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OAND Spring Conference & AGM |  |
Diabetic Proof: A Functional Medicine Approach to Preventing the Disease
Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance is an increasingly common problem affecting approximately 14.4% of the adult Canadian population. Scientists have estimated that that the number of individuals diagnosed with Diabetes will rise to 2.4 million by 2016. As the incidence of these problems continues to grow, especially in middle and older aged adults, it is important that the integrated clinician not only recognize the magnitude of this problem but also, develop a diverse assessment framework, dietary, nutraceutical, and phytotherapeutic research-based treatment strategies that help their patients become “ diabetic proof. ” The session will illustrate the specific methods including lab testing that can be used to determine the best treatment strategies for each patient. Participants will learn about the efficacy of a functional medicine framework that focuses on functionality at many levels, rather than a single treatment for a single diagnosis.
Ronald G. Reichert, ND
 | Dr. Ronald G. Reichert is the Director of Scientific Affairs at the Canadian Center for Functional Medicine in Coquitlam, B.C., Canada. After graduating from Bastyr University in 1989 with his degree in Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Reichert has spent the last 22 years focusing on his private practice, writing and speaking on numerous health-related topics, and acting as an expert consultant to the natural products industry. |
| His primary medical focus is on the delivery of integrative naturopathic medical approaches for a wide number of chronic health conditions ranging from arthritis to ulcers. Dr. Reichert is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Bioclinic Naturals, a cutting edge nutraceutical company serving integrative health care practitioners. |
