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Phytomedicines for Type 2 Diabetes with Carrun Squires

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Julianne and Kristin are joined by Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Diabetes Educator, Carrun Squires, where they discuss the very relevant topic of diabetes. In this episode, Carrun explains the pathophysiology, early signs and symptoms of this condition, as well as her favourite phytomedicines used in clinic to treat patients. Carrun discusses some interesting research pertaining to the positive effects of conventional diabetic medications used in conjunction with phytomedicines and also chats about the relevance of the gastrointestinal microbiota. Learn how you can further support your patients with type 2 diabetes and get an insight into the Live Webinar about ‘Phytomedicines for Type 2 Diabetes’ Carrun is presenting on the 20th of July 2022.
With more than 15 years of clinical experience, Carrun has made it her mission to help people identify health issues that may have dysglycaemias as the underlying cause.
Carrun has pursued further post-graduate studies in the area of dietary, nutritional and herbal management of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and their related complications. Applying this unique combination of complementary and mainstream understandings of dysglycaemia sees Carrun providing a wholistic approach, empowering her clients to make changes that can delay or arrest the development of chronic disease.
You can find Carrun at www.carrunsquires.com and on Facebook and Instagram at @carrunsquiresnaturopath.
DISCLAIMER: All information provided via OptimalRx is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for independent professional advice. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health. Thank you.

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Julianne and Kristin are joined by Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Diabetes Educator, Carrun Squires, where they discuss the very relevant topic of diabetes. In this episode, Carrun explains the pathophysiology, early signs and symptoms of this condition, as well as her favourite phytomedicines used in clinic to treat patients. Carrun discusses some interesting research pertaining to the positive effects of conventional diabetic medications used in conjunction with phytomedicines and also chats about the relevance of the gastrointestinal microbiota. Learn how you can further support your patients with type 2 diabetes and get an insight into the Live Webinar about ‘Phytomedicines for Type 2 Diabetes’ Carrun is presenting on the 20th of July 2022.
With more than 15 years of clinical experience, Carrun has made it her mission to help people identify health issues that may have dysglycaemias as the underlying cause.
Carrun has pursued further post-graduate studies in the area of dietary, nutritional and herbal management of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and their related complications. Applying this unique combination of complementary and mainstream understandings of dysglycaemia sees Carrun providing a wholistic approach, empowering her clients to make changes that can delay or arrest the development of chronic disease.
You can find Carrun at www.carrunsquires.com and on Facebook and Instagram at @carrunsquiresnaturopath.
DISCLAIMER: All information provided via OptimalRx is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for independent professional advice. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health. Thank you.

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