According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, with an estimated 1.9 million American adults diagnosed every year. But did you know that through diet and lifestyle modifications, you have the power to control and prevent type-2 diabetes?

Significant research has shown that these natural treatments can be more effective in the prevention of type-2 diabetes than early pharmaceutical care. You’re invited to learn more about these diet and lifestyle modifications at the free talk “Tips to Prevent and Treat Diabetes Naturally” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19, at Bastyr Center for Natural Health.

Join Brendan Smith, ND, a clinical supervisor of the Diabetes and Cardiovascular Wellness shift at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, who will be joined by advanced nutrition students under the supervision of Kelly Morrow, MS, RD, CD.

In addition to learning more about diabetes, you will gain knowledge of natural treatments including:

Naturopathic medicine
Herbs and supplements
Lifestyle changes
Changes in diet
Recipes to help control glucose levels

For more information please visit: http://bastyrcenter.org/content/view/2847