Diabetes and Herbal Remedies February 28, 2009

Mature Women's Network is social group for women 40+ years. Guests welcome.

SPEAKER Anar Dossa, pharmacist.Dr. Anar Dossa is a certified diabetes educator and has over 20 years experience in working with people with diabetes. She is also the Associate Director of Medication Info UBC.

TOPIC: "Diabetes and Herbal Remedies."

DESCRIPTION: Learn how to prevent and manage diabetes. Is cinnamon useful in managing diabetes? What about bitter melon and gymnema? This presentation will provide the benefits and risks of using various herbal remedies and managing diabetes. Also discussed will be how often blood sugars should be monitored and how to treat low blood sugars.

Location: 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver
Cost: $4.00 pay at the door. No Reservations.
Time: 12:30 pm registration, 1:00-3:00 pm program including light refreshment following talk. Door prizes. Bring and Buy table for small items for sale.