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Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions on Kauai. According to the State Department of Health
native Hawaiians (you, your family or your neighbors) have the highest diabetes mortality rate of
all ethnic groups.
Uncontrolled diabetes is associated with serious complications and premature death; however, much
of this burden can be prevented with early detection, improved delivery of care, and better
education on diabetes self-management.
Source: Hawaii Diabetes Report, 2004, Hawaii State
Department of Health, Honolulu, Hawaii.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes affects the quality of life for so many of
our Kauai residents, and educational information on diet, lifestyle choices, and consequences can
affect the prevention and management of Diabetes.
KDAD - Kauai Diabetes Awareness Day - will be held Saturday, November 19, 2005 in conjunction
with the Kauai Peace Project & Childrens Health Fair.
KDAD will include a full day of free workshops and presentations for community members and health
professionals, with useful and understandable information for the prevention and treatment of
childhood and Adult Diabetes Types I and II. This is an opportunity to learn from the leading
physicians, teachers and traditional practitioners from Kauai & Oahu. CEU credits will be
available.
The causes and treatment of diabetes will be addressed from many different perspectives including
Allopathic, Native American, Traditional Hawaiian, Ayurvedic, Naturopathic, Herbal and Traditional
Chinese Medicine.
Speakers will present information on diet and cooking, exercise, wellness behavior, and family
support, as well as addressing issues pertaining to our ethnic communities that are diabetes
prone.
Speakers and Workshops (Schedule to be Announced)
Ten outstanding health practitioners and educators will share
their experience and techniques to successfully treat diabetes.
9:00-9:50 - Richard Diehl L.Ac., CNT, M.Ed, ,Ph.D
Nutritional Therapy in Diabetic Prevention
and
Treatment
9:50-10:40 - Donald Traller PA-C
Insulin
Resistance - The Root of Type 2 Diabetes:
Self
Monitored
Blood Glucose, Your Personal Radar
10:40-11:30 - Thomas Garran, MTOM, L.Ac.
Common Herbs in the Treatment of
Diabetes
11:30-12:20 - Michael Hamilton, L.Ac.
Traditional Chinese Medicine for
Diabetes
12:30-2:00 - Lunch Presentation - $35 to Kauai
Peace Project
Physicians for Social Responsibility
2:00 - 2:50 - Dr. Suhas
Khirsagar, BAMS, M.D.
Ayurvedic Treatment of Diabetes
2:00 - 2:50 - Jane Ely, Ph.D
Traditional American Indian Treatment for
Diabetes
2:00 - 2:50 - Judy Louie, Yoga Instructor
and
studio owner
Yoga for Diabetes
2:50- 3:40 - Dr. Thomas Yarema, MD
Integrative Self Care for Diabetics and
Para-Professionals
3:00 - 3:50 - Dr. Michael Ancharski, ND
New Research on Herbal Approaches to
Diabetes
3:40-4:30 - Catherine Downey ND
Herbal and Nutritional Considerations in Type-
2
Diabetes
KDAD is a coordinated effort with Kahuna Valleys Kaua'i Peace Project & Childrens Health Fair,
with mutual goals of building healthy community and strengthening supportive community
organizations.
The KDAD event is the final event in a successful series of health events presented by Hawaii
Health Guide with assistance from the Hawaii Tourism Authority through a 1:1 matching CPEP grant
from the County of Kauai. Hawaii Health Guide administers the KauaiHealthGuide.com website with
an extensive on-line directory of health resources, used by both local residents and visitors to
find health events, information and practitioners on all the Hawaiian Islands.
www.HawaiiHealthGuide.com and www.KauaiHealthGuide.com
How to Help:
The KDAD mission is to integrate this valuable health information directly into our community at
the personal and professional level for a longer lasting impact in addressing and preventing this
disease. With your help we can provide this learning opportunity to people from diverse
backgrounds and reach out to the ethnic groups most affected.
The KDAD event has received support from the Kauai County Office of Economic Development, Hawaii
Health Guide.com, The Forward Foundation, and Kahuna Valleys Kaua'i Peace Project, as well as
Inspiration Magazine and Wilcox Hospital.
Please join our various community individuals and organizations as we focus on this chronic and
epidemic health condition affecting Kauai. Your participation and financial support can really
make a difference. All contributions are 100% tax deductible and can make a difference in
providing this learning opportunity to the Kauai community at no cost to individuals attending.
How to Attend:
All presentations are FREE to the public! Bring your friends and family.
November 19, 2005 - KDAD Kauai Diabetes Awareness Day
November 19-20, 2005 - Kauai Peace Project & Childrens Fair
Where: The Radisson Kauai Beach Resort 4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, Hawaii
Please register for CEU - Continuing Education Credits
For more information contact Hawaii Health Guide:
info@hawaiihealthguide.com or call (808) 638-0888
KDAD is presented by Hawaii Health Guide with support from The Hawaii Tourism Authority and
The Kauai Office of Economic Development.
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