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Upcoming Health Seminar – Diabetes and Blood Sugar Control

Description:
Diabetes and impaired blood sugar control are significant health concerns affecting more than 9 million Canadians. If untreated or improperly controlled, diabetes can lead to disease of the heart, kidneys and eyes, as well as nerve damage. Come and join us for this free seminar to learn more about diabetes, diabetic health complications and treatment strategies.

Topics of this seminar will include:

  • Physiology of blood sugar control
  • Methods of evaluation and diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar
  • Description of management

Presenter:
Graham Beaton BHSc, ND
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Common Ground Collaborative Care

Date and Time:
Thursday December 4th, 2014 – 7 pm

Location:
1049 Bank St, Ottawa ON

Registration:
To register for this free event, please contact the the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library or call 613-290-6115.

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Do you know what your extended health insurance coverage is for naturopathic medicine?

People frequently ask me about the coverage of naturopathic medicine by extended health insurance plans. While it is a difficult question to answer in detail, because of the variability between different plans, below are questions that you can ask your insurance provider about coverage to see a naturopathic doctor.

How much naturopathic coverage do I have with my insurance plan?
Most insurance plans provide a certain amount of coverage to see a naturopathic doctor per year (e.g. $500 per year).
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