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March 5, 2020

CEO Casey And wife Renee Robertson Attend a Recent Going away Get-together Held in His honor

Jennifer Harris And Hector Pena An avid Volunteer Pose for a photo During Teen Heart Screenings

Alec Germanwala And Cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Greifenkamp At the recent Teen Heart Screenings

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Averting tragic heart problems

Pine Tree High School

Fine Art Students Receive Top Honors at the Annual Visual Arts Scholastic Event Sixty-four students from Pine Tree High School received regional gold medals at the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) held at Three Lakes Middle School in Tyler on February 29 with 11 students advancing to the state level.

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Jay Marsolan, MSN, FNP-C flanked by daughter, Caelynn; Son, Jay at the recent LRMC Teen Heart Screenings.

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HHS Monitors Coronavirus, Provides our outstanding district. The EXPEDITION will include Guidance to student demonstrations, fine arts performances, a job fair and Long-Term much more!

There will be free hot dogs for Care Facilities

Pine Tree ISD Announces EXPEDITION 2020 Pine Tree ISD will host EXPEDITION 2020 on Thursday, March 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Maude Cobb Convention Center.

EXPEDITION 2020 is a community wide event showcasing the many programs and initiatives of

everyone, free admission and the first thirty attendees will receive at PT bag!

Walk of Honor

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Fiscal Notes: New Funding for Early Education

accepting nominations The Longview Walk of Honor Task Force is accepting nominations for a new recognition effort planned for Downtown Longview. Established as a part have made a positive impact on of Longview’s Sesquicentennial the history, culture, or society of Celebration, the Walk of Honor Longview or beyond. will celebrate individuals who Contd. on Page 3 Nate McAlister

Longview Regional Medical Center (LRMC) recently hosted free heart screening for east Texas community. In its 7th year, parents take advantage of not footing the cost of expensive screenings for their athletes.

According to Jennifer Harris, she kept hearing about young athletes collapsing on the field and sometimes never recovering.

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Pine Tree ISD announces CEER Academy for Fall 2020

Texas Foster care debuts private Pine Tree ISD is proud to an- vide engaging, learning oppor- case management

Nate McAlister says, “I look forward to Spring Break because it gives me the opportunity to rest, nounce a new program which tunities for highly motivated have fun, visit family and friends.” will begin in the 2020-2021 students. It will help students school year. CEER, an acronym for Communications, Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Robotics, will be a new academic pathway for grades 1-8.

The CEER Academy will pro-

connect learning experiences to create new business ideas and concepts for the future.

Applications are available at each of the campus offices.

Deadline to apply is April 3.

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She not only got concerned for her stepson who was an athlete, she searched out the best Foundation- Championship Hearts Foundation that is experienced in Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a genetic heart condition. Harris with local businesses organized the first screenings with LRMC who has since completely taken over the annual screenings.

Regional Clinics Cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Greifenkamp said, “Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic heart condition that usually doesn’t impair physical activity, but it can possess an increased risk for a potentially fatal rhythm problem that could happen right on the playing field.” According to Greifenkamp, LRMC considers free teen heart screenings an opportunity for youth in east Texas to take advantage of cost prohibitive health screenings like this one.

Regional Clinics Cardiologist Dr. Samir Germanwala shares both Harris and Greifenkamp concerns when he said,

“We can save children from catastrophic heart problems.”

Parents concur with Greifenkamp. Amy Harris of Ore City said, “I think it is great that we can bring athletes and get screenings at no charge.” Jay Marsolan from Springhill who brought his two children Jayden in tennis and Caelynn in volleyball excited said, “It is fantastic.”

Volunteering on a Saturday morning to do free heart screenings for east Texas teens are: L-r: Regional Clinics Cardiologists: Dr. Ronald Scott, Dr. Jonathan Greifenkamp, Dr. Samir Germanwala and Dr. Shannon Blalock.

Regional Clinics Cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Greifenkamp examines Alec Germanwala, an 8th grader in Foster Middle School GT program. Alec’s favorite subject is Math and he plans to become a physician like his father, Regional Clinics Cardiologist Dr. Samir Germanwala.

Texas Foster care debuts private case management DFPS enters next phase in effort to improve foster care

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The State of Texas is taking the next step toward expanding Community-Based Care (CBC) for children in foster care by entering a groundbreaking new phase for the initiative in seven North Texas counties.

Today, Our Community Our Kids (OCOK) – a division of ACH Child and Family Services – begins providing foster care case management, kinship, and family reunification services to youth and families in Tarrant, Palo Pinto, Parker, Johnson, Hood, Somervell, and Erath counties.

“The transition to Community-Based Care case management is a crucial step to ensure our child welfare system serves young Texans with the care and coordination they dePINE TREE continued from page 1

VASE is the largest, state-run, student art competition in the nation.

Eight hundred students in attendance from Region 7. Students were judged on their artwork as well as an interview in which they were scored on their use of art vocabulary.

Pine Tree High School students performed exceedingly well. Teachers Mary Graham (Art Dept Head), Wayne Gaddis, Elizabeth White and Sam Szydloski are extremely proud of their students and all of their hard work and dedication.

3-D Art • Amber Parker 2-D Art • Natalie Hunt • Quesiaz (Cassie) Ramirez • Sandra Rodriguez Photography • Sophia Reyes • Altravion Mumphrey • I’yonia Mumphrey • Alisa Goodman • Hunter Noody • Neftali Barrios • Mack Newman

serve,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “The next step would not be possible without ACH Child and Family Services, who is helping the State usher in this new form of care and are serving on the front lines of child welfare. I am pleased to see this transition occur in North Texas, and I am committed to the expansion of CBC statewide.”

Traditionally, when a judge orders a child to be placed in foster care, the removal is carried out by a child abuse investigator.

At the first court hearing on the child’s custody, the case is transferred to a state foster care worker who is with the child for their entire foster care stay, ensuring they get regular care, support and services.

Here is how case management will now work: after a child’s removal, that child’s case – and the responsibility that goes with it – will instead be shifted to a private OCOK caseworker who will provide the same case management from a community-based perspective that is tailored to each child’s needs.

With OCOK responsible for providing a full array of foster care services, DFPS is shifting its focus to oversight. A team of experienced DFPS staff will work closely with OCOK to assure child safety and provide technical assistance.

“This is an exciting day for foster care in Texas,” said Kristene Blackstone, Associate

Commissioner of Child Protective Services.

“Families and children will now be receiving all services from a local community organization, and as Governor Abbott said, OCOK will now be on the front lines. Our partnership with OCOK is fruitful and they have our full support.”

The first stage of CBC in this seven-county area has been successful in building foster care capacity, keeping children closer to home and expanding services. This includes placements for youth with complex needs.

In 2019, 81 percent of days in foster care in the CBC area were spent in a foster home, rather than in shelters or treatment centers.

And, 74 percent of children were placed close to their home communities, compared to 62 percent in non-CBC areas.

DFPS began Community Based Care – then called Foster Care Redesign – in 2010 as an effort to expand the community’s role in meeting the needs of children and youth in foster care. The seven-county North Texas area where OCOK became the lead provider in 2014 was the first to successfully implement CBC. The program expanded to the Abilene region in 2018 and the greater San Antonio area in 2019, and CBC is expected to launch in the Panhandle in 2020.

Learn more about Community-Based Care on the DFPS website.

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To be eligible for recognition, nominees should have a clear connection to the greater Longview area. Nominees do not have to be celebrities or well-known, but they should have a lasting or continuous record of service.

Additional eligibility requirements can be found on the application.

According to Longview Walk of Honor Task Force Chair Tim Patrick, “A lot of incredible people have lived in Longview over the years, and we think this will be a great way to commemorate their place in our community’s history. If you know someone that you think should be recognized, we encourage you to submit a nomination.”

The Walk of Honor Task Force will review nominations and select honorees. The task

force plans to select approximately three to five honorees in the first year and then add more honorees in subsequent years.

Plaques will be placed within the sidewalks in Downtown Longview, starting from Heritage Plaza. The task force will be seeking community sponsorships and donations to fund the implementation of the project.

Nominations are due by March 31, 2020.

The task force plans to unveil the project towards the end of the year. Nominations can be made online at LongviewTexas.gov/ Honor. Nomination forms are also available at Longview City Hall, 300 W. Cotton St. Contact Shawn Hara at 903-237-2733 for more information.

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OPINION

March 5, 2020

The lie of healthcare choice In our corporate-run health system, consumer “choices” are shaped

March 5, 2020

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AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services continues to closely monitor the novel coronavirus outbreak and provide guidance to licensed long-term care facilities to prevent the spread of respiratory infection in the state.

“While the risk of coronavirus infection in Texas remains low, we’re preparing for the potential spread of the virus within long-term care settings where older residents are particularly vulnerable to disease,” said David Kostroun, HHS deputy executive commissioner for Regulatory Services. “We are taking simple, but effective precautions and providing guidance to the facilities we regulate to help protect long-term care residents, employees and visitors from respiratory illness.”

To date, there have been no confirmed novel coronavirus cases that have originated in Texas.

To prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend long-term care facilities such as nursing and assisted living facilities use the same general strategies that are used to detect and prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like the flu.

Long-term care facilities in Texas are required to maintain infection prevention and control programs to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

Facilities are required to report any suspected outbreaks to the local health department or the

entirely by profit-seeking monopolists.

By Jim Hightower

Lyndon Johnson had a saying about special interests trying to get his support to pass some blatantly self-serving legislation: “They can’t make chicken salad out of chicken (bleep)!”

Yet chicken (bleep) is all that the corporate health complex has to work with as it frantically tries to defend its

current system of mass malpractice. After all, as most Americans have learned the hard way, profiteering insurance giants, Big Pharma, and hospital chains grossly overcharge us while constantly trying to shortchange — or outright deny — care to millions of our families.

So, unable to win public support on (Shutterstock) their own merit, the corporatists and their hired political hacks are going all out to continue their gouging and keep control of America’s dysfunctional system. They’re now running a multimillion-dollar PR and lobbying campaign of lies to trash and kill all reforms that would deliver quality, comprehensive care to everyone, at far

less cost than they can deliver.

Masquerading as a “Partnership for America’s Health Care Future,” the profiteers warn ominously that such reforms as Medicare for All or a public option for health insurance would take away people’s “choice” and our “control” over health care.

Hello: we presently have no choice or control.

Our “care” is managed by a handful of insurance, drug, and hospital monopolists whose primary objective is not improving our health but feathering their own cushy nests. And the undeniable, ugly truth is that they can only continue ripping us off by killing real reform.

That’s one reason the American Medical Association and others are dropping out of the Partnership’s political front. Honest health care practitioners no longer believe it’s in their best interest — or the public’s — to be part of its chicken (bleep) PR campaign.

Scared of Coronavirus: Get a flu shot The flu kills far more people than coronavirus. The panic isn’t just irrational — it’s taking on a darker edge.

By Jill Richardson I’ve met two people whose relatives got struck by lightning. While I take proper safety precautions when I go camping, I’m not afraid of lightning.

A high school friend was killed when she was hit by a train. While I look both ways before crossing the tracks, I’m not afraid of trains.

The week before my first trip to Yellowstone, a grizzly bear ate a guy. So I carry bear spray and make noise in grizzly country. But I’m not afraid of grizzly bears.

I don’t know anybody infected by the coronavirus, but I take the same general precautions I’ve taken my entire life to avoid getting sick. Mostly that’s just washing my hands. I also wouldn’t make out with someone who was coughing and sneezing.

So, I’m not paranoid about the coronavirus either. Why should I be?

Globally, there are 43,103 confirmed coronavirus infections, and 1,018 deaths as of this writing. That’s about a 2 percent mortality rate, and that’s even with underestimating the number of infections that don’t get reported. Think about all of the times you’ve had a mild case of the flu and never went to the doctor.

Speaking of the flu…

In the 2018-2019 flu season, an estimated 35 million Americans got sick — and an estimated 34,000 died. Remember, that’s just in America. The global numbers are much bigger.

In short, if you’re scared of the coronavirus, get the flu shot.

I get it: Novel threats can feel scarier than the risks we are used to dealing with

every day. Even though the flu kills thousands annually, many of us aren’t even concerned enough to get the vaccine.

Nor do we think twice about getting in the car and driving, even though more than 36,000 Americans died in car crashes in 2018. Driving and riding in cars is a risk we’re just used to.

I grew up in the Midwest, so driving in snow doesn’t even phase me. When I’ve met people who grew up where it doesn’t snow, they’re more afraid to drive in it than I, simply because they aren’t used to it.

But fear of the coronavirus appears to involve more than just anxiety about a new, unfamiliar threat. There’s also a darker side: Asians around the world have experienced an uptick in xenophobia and racism since the virus hit the news.

This is not a new phenomenon. American history is filled with cases where ethnic minorities, including the Chinese, were scapegoated for disease outbreaks.

Anti-Asian racism is pervasive enough that I noticed it as a white person who was merely studying Chinese in college.

My white friends acted as if the Chinese

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Texas HHS is also encouraging facilities to post signs at the entrance instructing people not to visit if they have symptoms of any respiratory illness. Long-term care facilities should also ensure sick leave policies allow employees to stay home when ill, monitor and isolate residents with fever or acute respiratory symptoms to their rooms, provide infection control training, require frequent handwashing, and provide the right supplies for personal protective equipment.

For more information on guidance for long-term care facilities, visit the CDC’s site.

If a facility believes a resident, visitor or employee may have been exposed or infected with COVID-19, they should contact their local health department or the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Texas HHS licenses and regulates 3,240 nursing and assisted living facilities throughout the state. The agency is currently developing additional infection control guidance for licensed health care facilities, child care operations, and other regulated entities.

Texas HHS is working closely with DSHS, the Texas Department of Emergency Management and other agencies to monitor and assess the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. Texans are encouraged to visit the DSHS website and the CDC page for up-to-date information on the COVID-19.

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language and culture were so foreign they simply couldn’t be understood.

The most common (and annoying) remark I got was, “You’re studying Chinese? Did you know they eat dog?” Yeah, thanks, I’ve heard. (FYI, the most common meat in China is pork. So exotic.)

One friend and her mom said they would never go to China because they thought it was too dirty, a fear that centered on food and drink. I’d already spent a summer in Beijing, enjoying the food and never getting sick. Nothing I could say convinced them they were wrong. Racism is irrational.

We should not layer fear of the coronavirus on top of anti-Asian racism. If you don’t want to get sick or spread disease, wash your hands and get a flu shot. Same as any other year. It’s not rocket science. It’s basic epidemiology.

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In the latest edition of Fiscal Notes, the Comptroller’s office examines an important element of the Texas Legislature’s 2019 overhaul of public education, an investment in early education that totaled an estimated $835 million in the current school year. The Early Education Allotment in House Bill 3 allocated funds to school districts based on their number of economically disadvantaged students and English learners in grades K-3.

The recently released February issue also takes a look at young Texans.

According to the Census Bureau, one in every 10 U.S. children lives in Texas, which also has the second-fastest growing under-18 population among states.

“The rapid growth of Texas’ young population can provide the state a competitive advantage — if they have the

tools needed to play a part in tomorrow’s economy,” Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said. “Effective early education can help our kids build the skills they need for success throughout their school careers — and beyond.

Failures at these early stages can ripple throughout a lifetime. Third graders who can’t read at their grade level are four times more likely to drop out of high school than those who can.”

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Psalm 23 speaks of the Lord leading his people in paths of righteousness. A “When you have a baby March 5, August 2, 2020 2018 biblical proverb promises sister, and sometimes you that the Lord will direct trick her, then God will not the paths of those who aclike that,” says Victoria, 8.

By Michael A. Guido, D.D. knowledge him in all their Baby sisters seem to ways (Proverbs 3:6). have radar for discovering We are all grateful for our “first responders.” They Doing good or evil begins they’ve been duped — at save lives, bind wounds, bring food, give clothing, prowith the decisions we make. least my baby sister did. vide shelter and restore power. They have become our Paths, the directions we Parents also possess this “rescuers.” And, indeed, they fulfill a critical role. travel in life, same radar, as Katelyn, 8, Discipline” is discipline is likewise are helpful instart with pathBut as Christians, when we face a time of trial or tragways in the brain. Whatevcan testify: “I was faking edy, we have One who has been waiting for us to call a word that is pregnant with meaning. training people to be er we fix our minds on will sick, and I got grounded for upon Him when we need help. He is always waiting for pregnant with There are a variety of autonomous, influence our selfbrain’s paththree weeks. I got in trouan opportunity to prove His power whenever we face a meaning.

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Too much television time for children: Good or bad?

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part was fairly good. At least, that’s my opinion.”

“Good” is in the eye of the beholder. You and I might experience the same event together – as the meal mentioned above – but have entirely different opinions about it. But when the author of Psalm 100 was ending his thoughts about God, he said, “For the Lord is good and His love endures forever.”

He was convinced that “God was good.” In fact, this entire Psalm is written as a Psalm that expresses his reasons to give thanks to God. Years ago when the AngloSaxons were converted to Christ they searched for a word in their language that

agreed: “The good!” And “good” is the old English word for “God.” When we look at the “big picture” of all that God has done for us, to us and in us, it ANSWERETH is certainly appropriate for us DELIVER DESPISETH to describe Him, as they did, as DESTROYETH “The Good.”

DWELL Prayer: Father, whenEXALTETH we FINDETH GATHERETH consider all of Your ways and GOETH the wonder of Your works we too INCREASETH agree, our Lord is Good!LABOURETH In Jesus’ LEAVETH LOVETH Name, Amen.

MAKETH Scripture for Today:PERCEIVE Psalm PRESERVE 100:5 For the Lord is good; His PURSUETH RECEIVE mercy is everlasting, And His REFUSETH truth endures to all generations.

REJOICETH REWARDETH SEEMETH TRUST TURNETH UNDERSTAND WALKETH

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The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation. It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me. And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

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School Spotlight Pine Tree High School Pine Tree Theatre Company performs at Sesquicentennial Ball

Color in the pictures that need water to live.

Pine Tree Theatre Students reenacted Longview’s early history at the recent Sesquicentennial Ball- Longview’s 150th anniversary. Pine Tree Theatre Company reenacted the Longview Cannibal’s Baseball Team winning game East Texas Championship, WWII medical personnel serving injured military members at the Harmon General Hospital (later purchased by LeTourneau University) and Reporters, Oil

drillers, and onlookers at the Longview’s Oil Boom.

Pine Tree Theatre Standouts Timothy Wright professionally recorded narration for the evening and Grant Calloway reenacted Louis B. Armstrong’s Longview REO performance.

Longview Sesquicentennial Ball Co-chair Lori Danielson said, “We have had so many amazing compliments of the theatrical performances, and in my opinion, you MADE the night!”

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Water lawns and gardens in the morning on hot summer days, so the water isn’t evaporated quickly by the heat.

Use a broom to clean off sidewalks instead of hosing them down with water.

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Pine Tree Theatre Company wins big Pine Tree Theatre Company earned 1st place and Best Tech Crew Award at Zone Competition with their detective thriller, Bloody Jack by Tim Kelly. Pine Tree also swept the acting awards! All Star Cast includes: Grant Calloway, Mykie Harrel, Abby Hill, and Timothy Wright. Honorable Mention All Star Cast

includes Ashley Jochum, Deacon Jones, and Xavier Martinez. Anita Aycock earned Best Lighting Technician. This is Anita’s third year as Lighting Designer for OAP, the hardest Tech Job at contest! The Best Tech Crew Award is a coveted award that demonstrates the professionalism and seamless collaboration of the entire

company backstage. Pine Tree Theatre has earned the Best Tech Crew three years running.

District Competition will take place at Lufkin High School Saturday, March 7th. Shows begin at 11am and run back-to-back. Pine Tree performs third approximately 12:30pm.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

CEO Robertson departs for a new company Longview Regional Medical Center (LRMC) Chief Executive Officer Casey Robertson, a Longview native came to head the hospital in 2016. Prior to his return to his old hometown, he was CEO of Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin. Friends and employees came to bid him goodbye and wish Godspeed on his new journey. Robertson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Texas A&M University in College Station and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from San Antonio’s Trinity University. He is married to Renee and the couple have 2 children. Robertson is transitioning into a startup and looks forward to the challenge.

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Employers and Friends gather to bid CEO Casey Robertson farewell and Godspeed as he transitions into a new into a new business.

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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

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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.