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BEFORE COVID-19 Texas Bank & Trust Vice-Chair/ CEO Rogers Pope, Jr. Celebrates Longview 150 See Story Below

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CASA Reschedules Annual “Dancing with the Stars” LaDana Moore, Briana Stratton And Evan Johnson in 2019 CASA Fund Raiser

CASA Reschedules Annual “Dancing with the Stars” Donna “JLO,” Estevan’s Partner In her Feathers 2019 CASA Fund

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Pine Tree Robotic Team leads the Crew INSIDE: Executive Order: Pg. 3 COVID-19 Ripple Effects: Pg. 4

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TB&T banks on aerial celebration Texas Businesses Must File Property Tax Renditions by April 15

Fear Doubt and Hope: Pg. 6 Southward ES: Pg. 9 Pine Tree High School: Pg. 10

Designer Holly Forbes, Micah Ruland, Arts Longview! President Nancy Murray and TBT Vice-Chair and CEO Rogers Pope, Jr.

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Lifting Up Longview Texas Contd. on Page 5

Hoppy Easter: Pg. 11

COVID-19 Outbreak:

Nutritious and Delicious: Pg. 12 Inventors Change Lives: Pg. 13 CASA Reschedules Ball: Pg. 15

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L-r: Real Estate Titan Julie Woods, Randy and Ann Brogoitti, Jan Johnson, Erin Brogoitti, Dr. Quentin Woods and Jordan Johnson

Virus Compels Casa to reschedule Ball Contd. on Page 15

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Marshall and Jennifer Jackson with their Team, 2019 Casa Ball

VLB Chairman George P. Bush provides loan penalty relief for veterans

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TB&T banks on aerial celebration of 150 years Texas Bank & Trust (TB&T) is taking off into Longview's sesquicentennial celebration by unveiling its new and novel contribution to the city's already-renowned metal balloon sculpture display. The display is called THE BIG REVEAL, and TB&T Vice-Chair and CEO Rogers Pope, Jr. oversaw its unveiling in front of the main bank entrance on Green Street. "We at Texas Bank and Trust are very happy to be part of our city's sesquicentennial celebration," he said. "We are also

excited that this balloon depicts the bank's presence and main vision in our new cultural arts district." After seven months of preparations and planning the six-foot sculpture is visible from all four corners of the downtown intersection. The unveiling was a major event. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and visited the bank's historic flagpole base in front of the property. Newly restored for the 150th anniversary, the hexagonal

TB&T Vice-Chair and CEO Rogers Pope, Jr. strikes a pose with bank’s balloon

limestone base with six high relief bronze panels is a creation of local sculptor Henry Wedemeyer from 1982. The panels are embossed with scenes depicting Longview's history as a rural community in Deep East Texas's cotton and timber belts, on through the oil boom, and concludes with visions of the city's present status as a regional hub of commerce and culture. TB&T originally introduced the monument with its 103-foot flagpole as part of the bank's 25th anniversary celebration in 1983.

Artist Micah Ruland and Rogers Pope Jr.

Designer Holly Forbes, Micah Ruland, Arts Longview! President Nancy Murray and TBT ViceChair and CEO Rogers Pope, Jr.

By Joycelyne Fadojutimi

similar celebrations to Longview’s sesquicentennial like Fort Worth, San Antonio and many others. Each city had their icons. Hence, GCHM concluded, that the best icon to represent Longview was the Balloon. “We chose the balloon because it is a good representation of Longview,” Loy said. “The balloon has enough space so people can be creative with their artwork.” It is no wonder these balloons are

Real Estate Tycoon Julie Woods and Artist Micah Ruland

Community

Senior VP and Advertising Manager Lori Osborne and Snr. VP Jennifer Harris of Texas Bank and Trust

Lifting up Longview, Texas There are so many things a city can do for her milestones of 50- or 100-years birthday. For Longview, her current milestone is sesquicentennial. So how do you celebrate Longview’s 150th birthday? There are many celebrations and commemorations such as the Longview Ball. Lindsay Loy, executive director of Gregg County Historical Museum (GCHM) explained that the Museum looked at other cities who have had

3 Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order, Implements Statewide Essential Services and Activities Protocols

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iconic and artistic. Julie Woods of Julie Woods and Associate Real Estate Company joined other businesses in donning her office with a balloon. “We thought it would be a nice way to support the Gregg county Historical Museum and commemorate Longview’s 150th birthday, “ she said. “Longview has been so good to us and we just wanted to celebrate alongside her in 2020.”

L-r: Real Estate Titan Julie Woods, Randy and Ann Brogoitti, Jan Johnson, Erin Brogoitti, Dr. Quentin Woods and Jordan Johnson

Gov. Abbott issues executive order

Austin - Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas. The protocols direct all Texans to minimize non-essential gatherings and in-person contact with people who are not in the same household. The Governor’s Executive Order renews and amends his previous order enforcing federal social distancing guidelines for COVID-19, including closing schools and instructing Texans to avoid eating or drinking at bars and restaurants. The protocols allow exceptions for essential activities and services based on the Department of Homeland Security’s guidelines on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce. Examples of these essential services include healthcare, grocery stores, banking and financial services, utilities, child-care for essential service employees, and government services. Today’s Executive Order follows the decision by President Trump and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to enhance social distancing guidelines and extend the deadline for these guidelines to April 30th. Governor Abbott was joined for the announcement by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner John Hellerstedt, MD, Texas Division of

Emergency Management (TDEM) Chief Nim Kidd, and Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath. “Social distancing is our best tool in the fight against COVID-19, and the actions we have taken thus far have proven to be effective in limiting the spread of this virus,” said Governor Abbott. “Now it is time to redouble our efforts to reduce further exposure as much as possible and flatten the curve. As with all the actions the state is taking, the Essential Services and Activities Protocols is informed by the expertise and guidance of the CDC as well as state and local health officials. I urge my fellow Texans to heed these heightened social distancing directives to protect their health and the health of those around them. By following these guidelines, we will limit the spread of COVID-19 and overcome this challenge together.” The Executive Order renews and expands the Governor’s previous directive to minimize social gatherings and minimize contact with people who are not in the same household. It also renews the Governor’s directive to avoid eating or drinking at bars, restaurants, and food courts, and visiting gyms or massage establishments, and it expands the order to include tattoo studios, piercing studios, and cosmetology salons. In accordance with federal guidelines, people are still prohibited from visiting nursing home, state supported living

centers, assisted living facilities, or longterm care facilities unless to provide critical assistance. Additionally, schools will remain temporarily closed to in-person classroom attendance through May 4, 2020. This Executive Order does not prohibit people from accessing essential services or engaging in essential daily activities, such as going to the grocery store or gas station, providing or obtaining other essential services, hunting or fishing, or engaging in physical activity like jogging or bicycling, so long as the necessary precautions are maintained to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and to minimize in-person contact with people who are not in the same household. The order also includes exemption for religious services conducted in churches, congregations, and houses of worship. All critical infrastructure will remain operational, and government entities and businesses will continue providing essential services. TDEM will maintain an online list of essential services specified in the Governor’s Executive Order at www. tdem.texas.gov/essentialservices/. Other essential services may be added to this list with the approval of TDEM. These orders will be effective on a statewide basis starting at 12:01 AM on April 6, 2020 and will end on April 30, 2020, subject to extension thereafter based on the status of COVID-19 in Texas and the recommendations of the CDC.

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Congress is Providing Serious Relief for Families and Small Businesses

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State/National

Thank You

to those businesses helping at this time

By Sen. John Cornyn

The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus has taken a tremendous toll on the physical and financial health of the American people. As the number of cases has soared, medical professionals and leaders at every level have made a single, critical request: stay home. Social distancing is key to flattening the curve to avoid overwhelming our health care system. While it’s the most important thing Texans can do right now, that doesn’t mean this shift in our daily routines is without consequence. Small businesses and schools have closed their doors, restaurants have switched to takeout-only operations, and families have canceled travel plans. As a result, millions of workers have lost their jobs and our economic engine has slowed to a sputter. Think about the waiter at your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant, the person who cuts your hair, the housekeeper who cleans rooms at a nearby hotel — a few weeks ago, each of these men and women had a reliable source of income, and today, many have either been laid off or forced to work fewer hours. Texas workers and small businesses have been burdened by this crisis at no fault of their own, and the U.S. Senate just delivered serious assistance. On Wednesday, we unanimously passed a bill which will send direct financial help to the Texans who need it. A family of four can receive up to $3,400 because of this legislation, with no piles of paperwork to sort through. It also expands unemployment insurance eligibility and provides an extra $600 a week

in federal unemployment benefits. When it comes to covering bills and navigating this uncertainly, that money is a lifeline. This bill also provides serious relief for small businesses. It creates new loans to help these businesses cover everything from mortgage payments to payroll expenses and helps ensure employees at businesses of all sizes will have the support they need now, and jobs to come back to later. Of course, this bill also gets to the heart of this crisis — the virus itself. It provides $100 billion for hospitals that are struggling to manage the influx of patients, and it helps fight the shortage of critical medical devices, such as respirators. It also cuts red tape to speed up the process of making vaccines and treatments widely available and helps get doctors and nurses to the hardest-hit areas. This legislation builds on two bills President Donald Trump signed earlier this month. The first invested $8.3 billion in the early stages of our fight against the coronavirus. It provided funding for masks and other personal protective equipment for our health care professionals and first responders and supported our community health centers and state and local health departments. It also bolstered our resources in the race to develop a vaccine, possible treatments and more diagnostics. Shortly after that, we passed a second bill to support the workers and small businesses hit hardest by this pandemic. It

improved paid sick leave for those impacted by the coronavirus, made unemployment insurance more accessible, and strengthened food security for Americans of all ages. It also made coronavirus testing free for all Americans — no one should ever be in a position of sacrificing health and safety because of cost. Amid all this uncertainty, one thing is abundantly clear: There’s no time for politics as usual. Each of these bills received broad bipartisan support in both the Senate and House, and each was quickly signed by the president. I’m proud to have joined both Republicans and Democrats in swiftly passing these bills to bolster our nation’s response to the coronavirus. As millions of Texans hunker down at home, there’s an entire network of people who have continued working. Our incredible health care professionals and first responders are fighting this virus on the front lines. Farmers, ranchers and producers are growing our food, truckers are delivering it, and store employees and food bank volunteers are stocking shelves. I’m incredibly grateful for the work these men and women are doing, day in and day out, to support their neighbors during this difficult time for our country. As this crisis continues to evolve in the days and weeks ahead, I promise to do the same. Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, is a member of the Senate Finance, Intelligence, and Judiciary Committees. John Cornyn’s OPED was first published in Dallas Morning News.

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(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that for many property types, April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply for certain regulated property. Business owners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic may request, in writing to the chief appraiser, an extension of the deadline to May 15. Some appraisal districts already have extended the deadline for filing rendition statements or property reports to May 15, so please check with your local appraisal district first. For information relating to your property appraisals, owners should refer to their local county appraisal district. For other taxes, the Comptroller’s office is providing continuous updates on the Comptroller’s COVID-19 Emergency Response page on our website. A rendition is a list of the taxable inventory, furniture and fixtures, machinery, equipment and other property owned or managed as of Jan. 1 each year. The appraisal district may use the information to set property

values. A rendition allows property owners to record their opinion of their property’s value and ensures that the appraisal district notifies property owners before changing a recorded value. Exempt property, such as church property and equipment used for farming, is not subject to rendition. Owners whose property was damaged by storm, flood or fire last year may file a special decreased value report, which indicates the property’s condition on Jan. 1, 2020. Filing the decreased value report could lower those owners’ final tax bills for 2020. Rendition forms and decreased value report forms are available from county appraisal district offices statewide and can be downloaded at the Comptroller’s property tax forms webpage. For more information about property rendition, deadlines, deadline extensions, penalties and rendition forms, taxpayers may contact the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division at 800-252-9121 (press 2) or visit the division’s website.

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Producers adapt to ripple effects of COVID-19 By Erin Schoenberg, project associate, Center for Rural Affairs As the coronavirus continues to spread and disrupt society, life on farms and ranches does not skip a beat. For many, it’s calving season. For others, seeds will soon be planted. Regardless of volatility, the rest of the year depends on these essential tasks. Comfort can also be found by staying busy and productive in a time of increased stress. Rancher Deb Frank comments that while calving season can be an “unrelenting marathon,” this year it brings relief. She’s thankful for “good reasons to keep my mind off the virus and the ever-swirling cycle of bad news.” Farmers and ranchers have an enduring ability to hang on through thick and thin and adapt to ever-changing circumstances. Amidst the unsettling time of not knowing to what extent the full effects of COVID-19 will bring to supply chains, producers will work to dial in their systems, focus on making good decisions while strategizing for the long-term, and employ human creativity to full force. Direct sales producers have seen increased interest from consumers concerned about a stable food supply. Products that have been taken for granted

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on year-round grocery store shelves are being given more consideration. Will this be a turning point for change in awareness and behavior? If so, change in consumer demand may dictate an equal change in production. With food safety and shopper proximity on the mind, many people seek out regular shipments, pickups, or subscriptions direct from local farmers. Many others are expanding their own gardens or starting seeds for the first time.

Shortening the food chain and strengthening the links can bring food security and peace of mind to consumers, and a welcome income for farmers whose livelihoods may be on the line. Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through actionoriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P Bush announced that in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) will provide temporary relief to Veterans with VLB loans. The VLB recognizes the unique circumstances induced by COVID-19 and has taken measures to ease the burden of loan and housing penalties on the Veteran community. The VLB will be following various protections as outlined by the VA, FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These measures include a temporary moratorium on credit reporting, evictions and foreclosures, and a temporary suspension of late payment penalties. Current borrowers with loans should contact their loan servicer for assistance and more information. “The Veterans Land Board

is here to serve Veterans, both in times of prosperity and turmoil,” said Chairman George P. Bush. “It is our commitment to serve those who have served us. As we come together as a community to defeat this pandemic, the VLB will be providing relief to Veterans with VLB loans. Our Veterans most pressing concern should be their health and safety, not their ability to maintain a home or land loan during this uncertain time.” For more information regarding the VLB’s Land and Home Loan Program, visit the VLB website or follow the VLB on Facebook and Twitter. Background: A temporary moratorium has been issued for: • Credit Reporting • Evictions • Foreclosures • Late Payment Penalties

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The day Fear and Doubt walked with Hope

This information was published on March 4, 2020. Rolling updates on COVID-19 can be found at the World Health Organization website at who.int. Updates can also be found at www.cdc.gov/COVID19.

By Willie Marshall

Luke 24:15-35 One Sunday evening, about 2,000 years ago, two followers of Hope were traveling from Jerusalem to a small village called Emmaus. They were Fear and Doubt. Along the road a Stranger came near and began to walk with them. But Fear and Doubt were so overcome with grief that they did not recognize this Stranger. So as they walked together, they continued their sad conversation about the things that happened in Jerusalem. The Stranger asked; “what are you discussing together as you walk along”? Wow! They

couldn’t believe this Stranger had not heard the tragic news! So Fear replied, “Are You the Only One visiting Jerusalem Who does not know what has happened? The Stranger then asked, “what things”? Then both Fear and Doubt began to tell this poor uninformed Stranger about the madness that was sweeping throughout the land! And how that Hope, Who was a mighty Prophet; powerful in word and deed before God; had been arrested, sentenced to death and crucified! They said: “we thought Hope was the One Who was to

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deliver us”! “And what’s even more puzzling, said Fear, “this is now the third day since all these things took place”! Doubt added: “Yes, and some women went to His tomb, but didn’t find His body! And there were others among them who claim to have seen angels who said that Hope was alive”! So this Stranger began to teach Fear and Doubt all about Himself. From the Holy Scriptures, He enlightened them with His word of faith. He helped them understand the real purpose of Hope. He revealed to them the true mission of Hope! Finally they arrived home. This Stranger’s words were so encouraging that they invited Him to stay. So the Stranger went inside with them. As they sat down together for a meal, the Stranger gave thanks to God and politely passed them the bread. However, in handing them the bread, He exposed the nail prints in His hands! They saw His scars! Immediately, their eyes were opened and they recognized Hope! But as suddenly as they recognized Him; Hope disappeared from their sight! This amaz-

ing experience with Hope left such a burning desire in their hearts that they hurried back to Jerusalem with their wonderful story about the resurrection of Hope! They realized it was Hope, Who had been with them, encouraging them along the way. They knew it was Hope Who had given them a renewed purpose and mission! Indeed it was Hope Who had taken them from madness and sadness to gladness! During these very difficult times of madness and sadness throughout our land, we need gladness in our hearts! Far too many people have allowed the Coronavirus crucify their hope! But the good news is that your hope may be resurrected easily by the power of God! Yes, Hope is alive! So don’t give in to the sad conversation of fear and doubt! Instead walk with resurrected Hope! Listen to resurrected Hope! Believe in resurrected Hope! Because Hope lives! Hope loves! Hope lifts! Let this Hope walk with you everyday! Then share your story with others about the resurrected Hope that lives within you!

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more severe diseases.

COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 is a strain of coronavirus that had not been previously identified in humans, making it a novel coronavirus. The disease caused by this virus is known as COVID-19.

Source: World Health Organization

COVID-19 Signs & Symptoms

Fever • Cough • Shortness of Breath Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Senior citizens and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, lung disease, cancer or diabetes are at increased risk for severe symptoms, which can lead to viral pneumonia and even death.

Wuhan

Considered the epicenter of the outbreak, the first reported cases of COVID-19 emerged from this city located in China’s Hubei province on December 31, 2019.

Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

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of COVID-19 cases are mild, causing cold- or flu-like symptoms

The estimated global mortality rate for COVID-19, although researchers state this number may shift Source: World Health Organization

Source: Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as reported by the American Medical Association JAMA Network.

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School Spotlight LISD: Southward ES Precious, Happy, Peaceful

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Career Day

These are Southward Elementary school students and their teachers. Some of them are currently in Middle school. These students met in the library for Career Day. It was a blissful day looking back now. As you can tell, East Texas Review newspaper was one of the local businesses invited to speak about the opportunities in Media and how any of the students can start their own community newspaper in the near future. Hopefully, these students will write as well tell their children and grand-children about coronavirus-19. Cheers!

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School Spotlight Pine Tree High School Pine Tree Robotic Team leads the Crew

egion 7 Service Center in Kilgore hosted the 2020 Spring Lego High School Robotics Competition just last month. Pine Tree High School robotics students nabbed 1st place for both design challenge and programming/building challenge. Ira Roberts and James Phu designed a robotics contest based on getting into college dubbed “Choosing a Captivating College to Commence a Comprehensive Career Path.” This is Ira’s 2nd year to win 1st place in the design competition. Their design board looked like a college campus and robots were challenged to complete tasks such as moving suitcases into college dorms, move through college gates, or press levers for attendance at different classes. Robots even had to spin levers to determine SAT/ ACT scores and pull out a very long piece of paper to symbolize

filling out the FASFA form. Ira and James’ design were professionally replicated for all 52 teams to compete. Pine Tree students also placed 1st and 4th with building a robot and programming it to complete the tasks.

4th place team:

1st place team: James Bethard Cayden Jereb Michael Orr Cristian Vasquez

Will Davis Aron Lopez Brendan Simmons Caiden Wood

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Ideas To “Chew” On!

Every day we make choices about the food we eat. We may grab something tasty that is not very nutritious. If we keep lots of healthful food choices around the house it will be easy to grab a tasty bite that is better for us. Here are some choices for meals and snacks. Do you know which one would be a better choice? Circle it.

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Healthful Fun with Family and Friends

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April 6, 2020

Virus compels CASA to reschedule ball By Joycelyne Fadojutimi

The international outbreak of the coronavirus is forcing unprecedented global changes and adjustments. For the time being, life in East Texas is not the same in the face of unprecedented, disease-wrought re-scheduling. A major disruption is the postponing of the Blue Jeans and Ball Gowns ball hosted annually by the Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA.) The fundraiser is now slated for 31 July. Molded along the lines of Dancing with the Stars this extravaganza raises monies to support CASA’s efforts on behalf of abused and neglected children from across East Texas. There are ten celebrity dance teams that will be competing at the extravaganza. Attendees will vote on the winners in this competition that supplies a major percentage of the CASA operating budget. Typically, the ball provides funding sufficient to provide 100 volunteers to assist children in need. Specifically, the Blue Jeans and Ball Gowns dance competition finances vital advocacy for

one hundred children who will be represented in court in their quest to find safe, permanent homes with medical and educational support. Mistreated and ignored children will have someone to stand with them, care for them and guide them into and through the family protective system. The significance of the dance is extreme in that it finances such critical work among atrisk children. Many experts are predicting an upsurge in child removals from unhealthy situations once the coronavirus epidemic fades and the area returns to normalcy. CASA desperately needs the funding that will insure it is able to immediately and effectively resume its objective of rescuing children from situations of abuse and neglect. All are invited to attend the ball on Friday, 31 July at Maude Cobb. For information on tickets, sponsorships and auction donations please visit BlueJeansBallGowns.com or EastTexasCASA.org.

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16 Diabetes is a killer that afflicts multitudes, although many live for years and even decades with the disease. The effects can be lethal, but generally there are symptoms that tip off those with type 2 diabetes that they have the affliction even though they can be mild to the point of going unnoticed. Common symptoms include: • Frequent urination, Chronic thirst, Feeling very hungry despite eating, Fatigue, Blurred vision • Cuts and bruises that are abnormally slow to heal, Noticeable weight loss even though the patient is actually eating more (Type 1). Tingling/pain/numbness in hands and feet (Type 2) According to the American Diabetes Association, the medical community is committed to helping the millions of Americans who already have and are at risk of this illness. Education is a prime treatment. Informing the whole world about diabetes, its causes, effects and treatments is the purpose of the following questions and answers. What does excess weight have to do with diabetes? As is the case with many physical ailments being overweight is a major factor, but there are other aspects to consider. Person’s amount of physical activity, family histories, ethnicity and age must also be taken into account. Too many are under the misconception that weight is the sole cause of type 2 diabetes, but many type 2 sufferers are either only slightly overweight or not overweight at all. Still, dietary habits are significant. Does eating sweets and sugars cause diabetes? Any diet high in calories (including sugar) contributes to weight gain, which is certain to place one at risk for type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is determined mainly by genetics, lifestyle and other, unknown

Community health and AIDS combined. Being diabetic nearly doubles the risk of heart attack. On the plus side diabetes is an illness that can be managed. DIABETES PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT: FROM HELEN DANIELS, MD Two primary things determine the development of anything in life – GENETICS and ENVIRONMENT. While we can do nothing to change our genetic predisposition to diabetes, we HELEN DANIELS, MD can do our best to decrease our risk and/ or delay onset of disease by optimizing our ENVIRONMENT, that is, optimizing the bodies in which we live. LIFESTYLE CHOICES will dictate this and only we can determine this. Here are some goals to aim for in the path to prevention. LOSE excess body FAT, and in particular belly fat. Being overweight or obese are major By Joycelyne Fadojutimi risk factors for diabetes. factors which precipitate the MAINTAIN CALORIE disease, but not by sugar intake. CONTROLS – with a high Do sugary beverages trigger proportion of lean meats , fish , diabetes? vegetables and fruits in smaller Research indicates that portions, while avoiding food drinking sugary beverages high in carbohydrate contents, is indeed a cause of type saturated fats and processed 2 diabetes. The American foods. At each meal or snack Diabetes Association there should be a combination recommends avoiding sugarof protein, healthy fat and fiber. sweetened drinks in order DRINK WATER. Replacement to head off type 2 diabetes. of high calorie sugarFurthermore, sugary drinks sweetened drinks which have also boost glucose (also known no nutritional value with water as blood sugar) levels by significantly reduces diabetes containing several hundred and obesity. calories per serving. ENGAGE in regular A single 12-ounce can PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. of regular soda contains Current recommendations are approximately 150 calories and for 150 minutes of moderate 40 grams of carbohydrates--in exercise, such as walking, other words the same amount weekly. as in ten teaspoons full of sugar! DE- STRESS. High levels Sugar-sweetened beverages of stress induce hormones include such drinks as: Regular that predispose to the soda, Fruit punch, Fruit drinks, development of diabetes. Energy drinks, Sports drinks, Find time to relax daily. Sweet tea and other sugary Get a good night’s SLEEP. drinks. Chronic sleep deprivation and/ As a disease, how serious or poor sleep quality increases is diabetes? risk for diabetes. Know the warning sings Every year diabetes kills ( increased thirst, urination , more people that breast cancer

Diabetes: What to look for and what to do

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hunger, weight loss, itching) and see your doctor for an ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAM which will also include screening labs for common diseases. Diabetes Management Should diabetes develop, all hope is not lost. Your doctor in conjunction with you, will develop an individualized patient centered approach to the treatment of your disease with an array of meds available, Your goal is to KNOW YOUR NUMBERS and to start and maintain the lifestyle changes previously outlined in order to get to those targets. Here are some numbers to know. Glucose Levels: While blood sugar levels are individualized, the ADA recommends the following target for most nonpregnant adults with diabetes Hb A1C <7% or an average glucose reading of 154 mg/dl Fasting blood sugars of 80-130 2-hour Post meal sugars of <180 BP goal of < 140/90 Cholesterol levels. Improve your cholesterol profile. Bad cholesterol ( LDL ) targets no longer apply, however obtaining values of < 100 with improved good cholesterol ( HDL ) levels of > 40 are preferred. The current standard of care recommends use of a lipid lowering agent or statin in all diabetics, regardless of how good the cholesterol profile is, due to a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes. The American diabetic association (ADA) recommends that you be SMART, that is, that you set Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Relevant Time-bound goals. It’s your destiny that hangs in the balance and attaining well planned, timely, worthy goals leads to freedom. And as always be forever in pursuit of YOUR ULTM8 IDL.