2. Diabetic Neuropathy and Alternative Medicine By: Raisa Rauf Atholton High School Mentor: Dr. Marie Dobyns, Amos Medical Services

3. Outline I.My Internship II.My Internship Project III.My Research (Diabetic Neuropathy and Alternative Medicine) IV.Research Programs

4. My Internship

5. My Project Wellness Center Attached to Practice Business Plan Steps – Getting practitioners (acupuncturists)

6. Why this Topic? My mentor Alternative Medicine Diabetes Lots of patients I can work with Ties in with my product

7. Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetes High Blood Sugar Damage to the Nerves Legs and Feet Pain

8. Alternative Medicine No Negative Side Effects Treats what Causes the Issue, Not the Symptoms Safe- No Risks Flexible

9. Research Programs Independent Research G/T Self- Selected Guidance Any topic Skills can be applied to other classes Learns how to use resources efficiently Feedback from professionals (advisors) Prepares for Intern Mentor Intern Mentor G/T Off Campus (4-5 Hours Weekly) TRANSPORTATION Professional Contact Less Guidance, More Independence Field of Study relates to Internship Aiding your mentor Discovery and Experience!

10. In Conclusion I.My Internship II.My Product III.My Research IV.Research Programs

11. One More Thing… About 60% to 70% of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nervous system damage Out of the 347 Million people who have diabetes, at least 208,200,000 people have Diabetic Neuropathy!

12. Works Cited Bartlesville Surgery Center. "7 Amazing Advantages of Alternative Medicine." Bartlesville Surgery Center. Bartlesville Surgery Center, 2011. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. "Diabetic Neuropathy." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic, 6 Mar. 2012. Web. 8 Nov. 2013. "Diabetic Neuropathy and AlternativeMedicine." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic, 6Mar. 2012. Web. 11Nov. 2013. Dr. Marie Amos Dobyns. Dr. Marie Dobyns, n.d. Web. 5 Sept. 2013.