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EMANICIPATION TRAIL: Tip of the hat to President Trump Congresswoman Sheila J. Lee US Senator John Cornyn

Dr. Valerie Baxter Realtor Lateefah Pruitt Attend American Heart Association Go Red For Women Luncheon

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LISD STEAM FAIR JUDGES: L-r: Elena Ignatchenko, Alicia Barrett, Paul Buchanan, Kidd Brook with students AJ Lopeman and Nathaniel Lewis.

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“I am excited about the evolvement of the Science Fair in the district. Moreover, I appreciate the dedication and passion from staff and volunteers. I thank them for being consistent STEAM guides for our students while applauding parents and relatives who support their children; our future scientists and leaders.” Ted Beard, LISD Place 6 Trustee See Page 9

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Pine Tree High School swept the Region 7 2020 Regional Bus Safety Contest by capturing first place in each class division. Ashly James: 1st place-Sr. Division; Kennedy Lewis: 1st place-Junior Division; Joshua Garcia 1st placeSophomore Division and Carter Terry: 1st placeFreshman Division.

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Sesquicentennial Ball slated Junior League of Longview will host the City of Longview’s Sesquicentennial Ball at Maude Cobb Convention Center on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. This commemorative ball will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Longview, Texas. Tentative ticket price is $125 in advance. For further information, please email longview150@gmail.com or visit online at www.jllongview.org.

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AUSTIN – The Internal Revenue Service has announced it was expanding its voluntary Identity Protection PIN program in a step toward making the program nationwide. Contd. on Page 5

Longview Regional Medical Center set to Host Free Teen Heart Screenings for the East Texas Community “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.” Regional Clinics Cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Greifenkamp Contd. on Page 3

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Longview Regional Medical Center set to Host Free Teen Heart Screenings for the East Texas Community “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,” Regional Clinics Cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Greifenkamp said.

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Longview Regional Medical Center is set to host a FREE heart screen for the East Texas community’s youth, ages 14-18, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Longview Regional Medical Center campus, located at 2901 N. Fourth St. The event will be held in the hospital’s Outpatient Surgery/ Surgical Service Entrance, located between the 707 and the 709 Hollybrook buildings. Parking will be available in the parking garage located off Hollybrook Drive, on the southwest side of the Longview Regional campus. Longview Regional has hosted the free teen heart screening for seven years, screening more than 2,500 East Texas teen hearts at no charge. Longview Regional partners with the Championship Hearts Foundation, a Texas nonprofit agency to host the screening. All active East Texas students who participate in athletics, cheerleading, marching band, drill team or other strenuous sports are encouraged to get their heart screened for possible deadly genetic heart conditions, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The Championship Hearts screening includes a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and a limited two-dimensional echocardiogram (ECHO) (picture of the heart) to detect Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes. Both the ECG and ECHO are non-invasive and painless and are valued over $700. Results of the screening are immediate. The Championship Hearts screening model is endorsed by the Texas Chapter of the American College of Cardiology as a quality initiative. “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,” Regional Clinics cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Greifenkamp said. “HCM can be difficult to diagnose during a physical examination but is very easily detected with an

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Zonta Club of Longview will host their 12th Annual Prom Dress Boutique at the Longview Exhibit Center on Saturday, February 29, 2020, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Prom Dress Boutique will have prom dresses and special occasion dresses available for girls who cannot afford to buy a dress. The dresses are either brand new or gently used in all styles, lengths, and colors, and will range in size from 0 to 28. There will also be some accessories, and everything is first-come/first-served.

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echocardiogram.” This free event is made possible in part, by the complementary use of facilities and equipment at Longview Regional Medical Center and the volunteer time of Longview Regional Medical Center cardiologists. More than 17,000 students have been screened by Championship Hearts Foundation, during the last decade, with approximately 5 percent of those having been referred for further cardiac testing. Parents are welcome and encouraged to accompany their student during the tests. Students should pre-register at www. champhearts.org or by calling 888-8846945. Check in for the event will take place in the hospital’s Outpatient Surgery/ Surgical Service Entrance, located between the 707 Diagnostic Clinic of Longview and the 709 Hollybrook buildings. Parking will be available in the parking garage located of Hollybrook Drive, on the southwest side of the Longview Regional campus. Students must have a signed parental waiver in order to receive the heart screening. That waiver will be available at the event and is also available to print from the Championship Hearts website at: www.champhearts.org There is no charge for the screening, however, a (tax deductible) suggested contribution of $25 is appreciated to help defray some of the costs and also to support the work of the Foundation. For more information, visit the Foundation’s website or call (512) 900-3243 or (888) 884-6945.

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There is no cost to attend and no cost for the dress. For further information, please visit on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/zontapromboutique/ or contact Ashley Summers at 903-399-6606, via email at ashley.summers@ kellyservices.com.

About Longview Regional Medical Center: Longview Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider; a 230-bed facility. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We’re 180 physicians and healthcare professionals strong, and quality-driven, nationally recognized for chest pain and stroke care, and dedicated to great patient service, with multi-specialty clinical expertise. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. About Championship Hearts Foundation: Championship Hearts Foundation (CHF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency focused on the prevention of sudden cardiac death by screening young athletes for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and other cardiac abnormalities.

Country Legend Mark Chestnutt to Headline July 4 Celebration

The City of Longview announced the entertainment lineup for the 2020 Fireworks and Freedom Celebration today. Country star Mark Chesnutt will headline an outdoor free-to-the-public concert to be held just before the biggest fireworks show in East Texas. Rising talent Jon Stork is also scheduled to perform. The event will fill the Longview Convention Complex, located at 100 Grand Blvd on Saturday, July 4, 2020. In addition to the concert, many other activities are scheduled throughout the Longview Convention Complex as part of the

Fireworks and Freedom Celebration. Activities include amusement rides, wet and dry inflatables, a water foam spray area, weenie dog races, Family Feud, two entertainment stages, food, beverages, and vendors. Admission to the festival, concert, and fireworks show is free to public; however, prices vary for individual activities and rides. Community groups and vendors are encouraged to be a part of the event. For vendor and sponsorship information, please contact the Longview Convention Complex at 903-237-1230.

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The schemes typically involve phony or “spoofed” email instructions that appear to be from high-ranking company officials, often a CEO. The emails instruct employees to wire cash or provide information such as W-2 wage and tax statements. The schemes target a wide variety of businesses, from large corporations to small businesses to nonprofit groups. BEC scams take many forms, but a common one is cybercriminals sending emails pretending to be the boss. Justin Huffaker, Vice President of Strategic Technology for Datamax, a BBB Accredited Business, describes malicious efforts like this as social engineering. These efforts are increasingly targeting end users, making employee awareness and education an essential part of any cybersecurity strategy. Huffaker provides one example of how a social engineered scam might work: • A cybercriminal scans a company website to determine who the senior leadership team is (business owners, presidents, CEOs)

The dance between Lee and Trump won’t last long, but their partnership is leading to something that will endure.

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Rare, if ever, has there been a time when President Donald Trump has made Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee want to dance with joy.

The Houston Democrat has been one of Trump’s most persistent critics since he took office, and the president hasn’t had much good to say about Lee. But let’s give credit to both, as well as Sen. John Cornyn, for working together to honor African American history and telling a more expansive and accurate story of how critical slavery was to the development of the state and nation. “I feel like doing a dance,” Lee said after Trump signed a bill co-authored by Lee and Cornyn that paves a path toward a 51mile Emancipation Trail from Galveston to Houston. The bill commissions a study for this trail and is a necessary first step toward a national landmark commemorating when Texas slaves learned they were free. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and Union troops sailed into Galveston Bay, where he issued General Order No. 3 informing them of the Emancipation Proclamation that President Abraham Lincoln had signed nearly 2½ years earlier. The proposed trail would begin at the building where Granger made his announcement and would go along Interstate 45 and Texas 3 to Freedman’s Town before ending in Emancipation

Park in Houston. After that first Juneteenth, Freedman’s Town, located in Houston’s Fourth Ward, became a destination for newly free blacks from Texas and Louisiana. The Emancipation Trail will be only the second National Historic Trail honoring African American history, the other one being the 54 miles between Selma and Montgomery in Alabama — which, in a march led by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1965, capped a civil rights campaign that would lead to passage of the Voting Rights Act. Given the long presence of African Americans in the United States and their deep cultural impact, it’s shameful no other trails acknowledge their presence and contributions. This is even more reason why a tip of the hat should be given to Lee, Cornyn and Trump. Their bipartisan effort to give a fuller version of our nation’s history should inspire other efforts and lead to more National Historic Trails honoring those too often ignored. The dance between Lee and Trump won’t last long, but their partnership is leading to something that will endure. This OPED was first published in San Antonio Express

You might have missed it amid the impeachment coverage, but the president is reintroducing catastrophic Reagan-era disability cuts. can expect to be denied your first time, and you might go through years of appeals. Third, being on disability means living in poverty. The payments are small. There’s no thrill of free money. If you can work, you’re better off working. The people I know who are on disability all tried and tried and tried to work first. In some cases it was a matter of personal pride and self-worth. It does not feel good to admit to yourself that you cannot work and you need public assistance. By the time someone ends up on SSDI or SSI, they have no other choice. These are the people Trump is targeting with his latest proposal, which stems from the false idea that disabled people are defrauding taxpayers by receiving benefits when they could actually just go get jobs. Rehashing a Reagan-era disaster, Trump’s version will require some people with disabilities that won’t get better to re-qualify for benefits every two years based on another false assumption that their medical conditions are likely to improve. Trump’s proposal won’t even save taxpayers any money — it’s expected to cost about as much to administer as it will save by denying benefits to the disabled. It is, expected, however, to cause thousands of people to lose benefits simply for not keeping up with the complicated paperwork.

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Reagan’s version took benefits away from tens of thousands of disabled people who needed them. It was overwhelmingly overturned a few years later. Do we expect this version to work out differently? And why are disabled people today getting stripped of benefits, for no net taxpayer savings at all, while Amazon still pays no taxes? Our economic outlooks are tied to one another. When the poor have money in their pockets, they spend it. That creates jobs and profits businesses. Social safety net programs are also an economic stimulus, in addition to a moral imperative. There are a number of reasons, both altruistic and selfish, to keep our social safety net in place — and none to dismantle it besides cruelty.

• The cybercriminal places calls into the company to determine names of key people in human resources and finance departments • The cybercriminal sets up a fake email address using the real name of the most senior people in the company • The cybercriminal sends email messages to the key people in the human resources and finance departments requesting a list of IRS W-2 filing data that is being prepared for all employees • The human resource or finance department people receive this message, respond to the email, and provide the data as requested The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) recently announced that it received more than 166,000 victim complaints with worldwide losses of over $26 billion to BEC wire transfer schemes from June 2016 through July 2019. This story has been shortened for length. Please visit www.easttexasreview. com for full story.

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A CRUEL ATTACK ON THE DISABLED You might have missed it amid the impeachment coverage, but the Trump administration has recently rolled out plans for draconian cuts to everything from Medicaid to school lunches. Latest on the chopping block? Social Security disability payments. Cuts to the social safety net are often justified for budgetary reasons, but I find that hard to swallow while Amazon is still paying $0 in federal taxes. If the budget is the problem, then the wealthiest corporations should pay their taxes. If the administration won’t see to that, then it’s not about the budget at all — it’s about cruelty. If anything, disability programs aren’t generous enough. I’ve lived my entire adult life with a disability. I had a migraine every day for 23 years. Yet I’m not eligible for either federal disability program — Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Even though I was in severe chronic pain and struggling financially, I was not entirely incapable of work — although holding down a 9-5 job exacerbated my pain. The thing is, there’s no provision for partial disability; if you apply for disability, it is because you cannot work at all. Second, the process for getting disability benefits is notoriously long and grueling. Disabled friends who have done it say you

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“Why?” asked the child. “Is God asleep?” Certainly not. Our God, the God Who created heaven and earth - and all that is in it and on it and above it - has promised us in His Word that He is always watching over us, day and night. We must never forget that He is “awake,” watching carefully and waiting patiently to guide and guard us. This One, this all-powerful God, who loved us and gave His Son to redeem us, is always available to meet our every need – every moment of every day! We often forget that God is constantly watching over us and caring deeply for us.

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Scripture for Today: Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

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The City of Longview Unity and Diversity Committee and Eastman Company are proud to present a Celebration of Black History with Hill Harper and Howard Hewett. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 29 starting at 7 p.m. the Belcher Center, LeTourneau University in the Allen Family Student Center, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave. Since 2017 Hill Harper has portrayed Dr. Marcus Andrews on the ABC series The Good Doctor. In addition to his many years as an accomplished actor, Hill is the author of several books: Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny, published in 2006; Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny, published in 2008; and The Conversation: How (Black) Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships,

published in 2010. His books and speaking tours offer hope and healing and have inspired and encouraged a generation of fans. The evening also will include a presentation of Black history essay contest winners from local high schools, a performance by Wiley College Acapella Choir, and Grammy-Award winner Howard Hewett who began his career as the male vocal lead in the group Shalamar. As a gift to the community, a Celebration of Black History is being

offered as a no-cost event. However, a seat must be reserved through the Belcher Center box office by visiting the Belcher Center online or by calling 903233-3080. A limit of four tickets may be reserved per person. For additional information, please call City of Longview Partners in Prevention at 903-237-1019.

Essay Contest Seeks Redevelopment Ideas for Former Johnny Cace’s Mayor Andy Mack, District 4 Councilwoman Kristen Ishihara, and property owners Drs. Akhuini & Chris Ihionkhan invite you to submit your opinion for the future of 1501 E. Marshall Ave., the former home of Johnny Cace’s Seafood and Steakhouse. Residents are asked to write a short essay answering the question, “What would you like the former Johnny Cace’s site to be?” Highway 80 is a major east-west corridor that runs through the center of the Longview community. The various stretches of Highway 80 see between 15,000 – 30,000 cars per day. For many years, the Johnny Cace’s Seafood and Steakhouse was a significant destination on Highway 80 for meals, family celebrations, anniversaries, proposals,

receptions, and business meetings. The restaurant closed in 2015, and the Cace family later opened “The Cace Kitchen” in a new location at 415 N. High St. The Ihionkhans purchased the Marshall Avenue property in 2019, and they are now seeking input and ideas for redeveloping the site for the future. Residents are encouraged to submit their suggestions in an essay contest. Submissions must be received by Friday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. The essay contest winner will be announced on Sunday, March 8, and will receive a $250 prize. “The city almost never plays a role in private development, but it’s great that the Ihionkhans want to hear from the community as they consider what to do with this important, historic property on

Highway 80,” Mack said. “Ultimately, it will still be their decision how they want to redevelop the property, but we can’t wait to see the great ideas our residents can come up with.” Essays should be a minimum of 250 words. Essays may be submitted by mail to Mayor Mack’s Office, PO Box 1952, Longview, TX 75606, or by email to Mayor@LongviewTexas.gov. Please include your contact information with the essay submission.

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District Spotlight: Longview ISD

Ted Beard pushes Science Studies

Color in the pictures that need water to live.

by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/joycelyne@easttexasreview.com

How to conserve water in the yard. Make sure outside hoses and sprinkles don’t leak.

Sponsored by

the City of Longview Water Department

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. Use a bucket of water to wash cars and bikes. Use Short bursts of water from the hose to rinse them off.

Longview ISD Place 6 Trustee Ted Beard can be observed advocating for outstanding education for all students. His support for excellent education finds its roots from Beard’s family of origin. While he grew up in Detroit, Michigan his parents impressed on him the crucial importance of science in forming a wellrounded, career-boosting education. They steered him to persons who would be exceptional guides in his trip down the road of higher learning. “My parents introduced me to a woman by the name of Esther Caddel who was a medical researcher and veteran science teacher who developed a project-oriented teaching and study method called SUAM DWYPES, which made the scientific method user-friendly to inner city youth,” he says. Caddell had transformed her home into a science learning workshop that she later relocated to a stand-alone building. This unit was a hands-on learning experience for young scholars seeking to develop their science and math skills. Many of the students she mentored here went on to success in regional and metropolitan Contd. on Page 10

Parker Mecham and his project Household Hydraulics

SUPPORTING FAMILY MEMBERS OF BRANDON HOWARD STEAM PROJECT NUMBER 223: Bryan Taylor( “I love my nephew”); Brand Willie Davis (Proud Uncle); Allicia Taylor, Tammy Walker (“I am very proud he is participating because he is shy,”); and Ariyah Taylor.

Assyria Wright a 5th grader in Bramlette ES want to own a business in order to support her community and Brooklyn Reed plans on becoming a nurse.

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science fairs before moving on to careers as educators. Caddel’s influence was strong and positive in molding Beard’s future. “Since serving on the school board I wanted to ensure that students in the district had the same exposure and opportunity in the science and math fields,” he says. The recent STEAM Fair showcased the expansion of LISD science fair. Going beyond science and math curricula, the district has introduced its STEAM program, emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. The recent STEAM Fair showcased Science projects from various campuses. Moreover, parents, relatives and friends of participating students attended for support. “I am excited about the evolvement of the Science Fair in the district. Moreover, I appreciate the dedication and passion from staff and volunteers. I thank them for being consistent STEAM guides for our students while applauding parents and relatives who support their children; our future scientists and leaders,” Beard said.

Aiyanna Jackson a 7th grader at Foster MS in Pre-AP classes is considering becoming a scientist, model/athlete.

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Melina Rojas is a 7th grader at Foster MS in Pre-AP classes. She is looking forward to a great future as she plans to go to college.

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We’ve taken out all of our colored pencils, markers and crayons to design our Valentine’s Day cards. We are using art supplies we have around the house to make cards and adding little items like buttons, lace or stickers to make them interesting. You can, too!

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The 2020 American Heart Association Go Red for Women in Longview was a real hit. The panel consisted of: Regional Clinics Cardiologists, Dr. Samir Germanwala and Dr. Jorge Massare with Moderator Dr. Melissa Sutton; Chris Hill, A Longview Personal Trainer and Dr. Shafik Hanna- Moussa of Christus Trinity Clinic Cardiology. The Longview Firefighters were the biggest hit. Women took photos with them as they distributed roses to donors at the event.

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Remembering the ‘Forgotten President’

Franklin Pierce was the only U.S. president from the state of New Hampshire. He had a hard life. Sometimes he is called a “Forgotten President.” Read each clue below to learn about this president. Study the crossword puzzle frame to fill in the correct word.

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Who Are We? In 1775 Congress adopted an army for the nation. Two other branches of the U.S. armed forces have roots this far back. One was founded “to serve on land, on sea and in the air.” The other started with just a few vessels and a handful of brave sailors. To find out, color this puzzle following the color key.

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Jessica Lightle and Christina Cavazos

Dr. Mellissa Sutton, Christina Cavazos, Jessica Lightle and Libby Bryson with Captain Brian Vickery, Assistant Fire Chief Steven Green, Driver Engineer Tim Clanton

February is Heart Month:

Helping you talk to your loved ones about heart disease American Heart Association has given the following pointers below.

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It can be hard to talk to a family member or friend about making healthy lifestyle changes. Use these tips to start a conversation about hearthealthy changes like quitting smoking or getting more physical activity. Begin by saying that you care. You can say: • “I want you to live a long and healthy life.” • “I hope you’ll be around for a long time.” • “I want to help you make healthy changes so you can keep enjoying the things you love to do.” Share the facts. Let your loved one know how serious heart disease can be: • “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.” • “Heart disease causes more deaths in the United States than all types of cancer combined.”

Explain that it’s possible to prevent heart disease. Make it clear that taking these steps can improve heart health: • Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke. • Control your cholesterol and blood pressure. • If you choose to drink alcohol, limit your drinking to no more than 1 drink a day for women and no more than 2 drinks a day for men. • Eat healthy. Get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fatfree or low-fat dairy products. Limit saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium (salt). • Get active. Aim for 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every week. • Stay at a healthy weight. If you are overweight or obese, losing just 10 pounds can lower your risk of heart disease.

Offer to help. Ask how you can help: • “What changes are the hardest for you to make? What can I do to support you?” • “How can we get healthy together?” • “You don’t have to do this alone. What can I do to help you?” Try suggesting these ideas: • Go shopping together for hearthealthy foods. Then cook and enjoy a healthy meal. • Get active together. A good way to start is to meet every day for a fast walk. • If your loved one smokes, encourage him to get free help quitting by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). • For more information visit americanheartassociation.org

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.