Sunday, January 18, 2015 The Bakersfield Voice
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Silia Gonzales watches her diet to manage her diabetes and has shed weight since her diagnosis.
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NASCAR driver Ryan Reed waits by his car prior to qualifying. A Bakersfield natiave, Reed, 21, has Type 1 diabetes.
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Part of a community Diabetes runs in Silia Gonzales’ family. Her mother, father, brother and paternal grandmother all died of complications due to diabetes, so when she was diagnosed with diabetes, it felt like “a death penalty, like ‘this is it.’” However, Gonzales found strength and encouragement from her clients (she was a barber at the time) and from her community at church. “If it wasn’t for God, I wouldn’t be here,” she said. In the past year Gonzales has lost 70 pounds. She is careful to include protein and vegetables in her meals and watches how many carbohydrates she eats. Candy and soda are no longer a daily staple, but rather an occasional indulgence. And she exercises religiously in the most literal sense of the word. Three times a week she attends church and an hour of standing, clapping and swaying to the music gets the retired barber’s heart pumping. Gonzales, 68, gets support and encouragement from her family and her church, but she has to keep herself motivated. “Nobody can make you do it,” she said. “You have to do it for yourself.” This article first appeared in Bakersfield Wellness Magazine, BWell. For more on local health and wellness, go to bwellmagazine.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter (@BWellMag).
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When Robert Georgi was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, he felt not shock, but relief. He had been feeling extremely sluggish for months and often struggled to stay awake and alert. He was glad to know what the problem was so he could deal with it. In the past year, he has transformed a lifetime of bad habits. Fried food, soda and red meats are out. Instead of quickly grabbing a bite to eat, Georgi focuses on eating sensible portions. He
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iabetes is a serious disease and a diagnosis of diabetes can be scary. But many people manage the disease and continue to thrive. Meet three Kern County natives who live with diabetes and have made positive changes in their lives. When he was 17 years old, NASCAR driver Ryan Reed found out he had Type 1 diabetes. The news was “a tough diagnosis,” but when the doctor told Reed he would never race again, the prediction was unimaginable for someone who had been going around racetracks since age 4. Reed sought a second opinion and found Dr. Anne Peters, an endocrinologist, who told him that he could continue racing so long as he followed all her instructions. A strict diet and exercise regimen was a given, but Peters also required Reed to use a continuous glucose monitor when racing. The monitor measures glucose levels in the tissue via a small electrode implanted in the user's skin. The electrode sends data to a screen that looks much like a cellphone. Reed keeps his monitor mounted on his car's dash, so during each race he can check his oil pressure, water temperature and blood sugar levels. But keeping himself behind the wheel was not enough. Reed formed a foundation called Ryan’s Mission and is collaborating with the American Diabetes Association and Lilly Diabetes to promote diabetes education. What does the 21-year-old driver see in his future? “I hope to be racing at the highest level,” he said. “And I'll still be involved in the diabetes community.”
also incorporates fish and vegetables in his diet. In the face of temptation, he has learned to tell himself, “That looks good, but not for me.” The hard work has paid off. The 66year-old has lost 20 pounds and is full of energy again. Diabetes is now a fact of life for Georgi, but he hopes that others don’t have to go through the difficulties he has. “This disease is extremely dangerous, but you have a choice. It’s totally avoidable if you live healthy,” he said. Georgi, who teaches at Bakersfield Adult School, used to referee soccer games for his older kids. Now, he’s considering putting the stripes back on next season for his youngest daughter, who is 11.
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he League of Dreams Baseball League is an adaptive league for athletes ages 5-22. Registration is now through February 7. Cost is free. You must have one of the following to participate: °Be a KRC client °Have an IEP in place or have a medical diagnosis from a licensed physician Late registration (cost is $25) is
Feb. 8-27. “Try-outs” for placement is February 7 at Fruitvale Norris Park, 6221 Norris Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is available online only at: www.OurLeagueofDreams.com. Opening day is March 15 at 1 p.m. Games are Sunday afternoons from March 22 to May 4. All events will be held at Fruitvale Norris Park. Volunteers are needed to work with our athletes; no experience needed. Must be 14 years of age to volunteer. For more information call: 616-9122.
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