Presenter: Steven Sandberg-Lewis ND, DHANP

Original Date: June 10, 2018

This presentation will explain how metabolic syndrome, prediabetes and frank diabetes become key underlying causes for SIBO and other GI disorders. The influences of lipopolysaccharides from overgrown flora, autonomic neuropathy, hepatic insulin resistance, effects of hyperglycemia and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis on upper GI transit. SS-L will use example cases to show his approach to diabetes treatment and management.

Pharmaceuticals to be discussed include: Metformin, berberine, allicin, oregano, ginger and neem will be discussed with regards to diabetes, insulin resistance and SIBO.

0.5 Pharmacology, 0.5 General (Total 1.0 CEUs) approved by OBNM