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Diabetes – technically termed diabetes mellitus – is a group of metabolic diseases that cause a person to have high blood sugar (blood glucose). High blood sugar can result from an inadequate production of insulin or because the body’s cells do not respond properly to insulin, and sometimes it’s a combination of both.
Type 2 diabetes, formerly called non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset diabetes mellitus, accounts for about 90 to 95 percent of all diagnosed diabetes cases. This type usually develops due to an insulin resistance, a disorder in which the cells within the muscles, liver, and fatty tissue don’t metabolize insulin properly. This results in an increased need for insulin and the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin can’t keep up with the higher demand. In some people, a resistance to insulin plays a larger role in the development of diabetes than the lack of the beta cells to produce sufficient insulin, and for others, it’s just the opposite.
Prediabetes refers to a blood glucose level that is above normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes.
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There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, formerly called insulindependent or juvenile-onset diabetes mellitus, accounts for about 5 percent of all diagnosed diabetes cases. It develops when the cells that produce the hormone insulin (called the beta cells) in the pancreas are destroyed. That destruction is initiated by the body’s immune system and either lim-
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Gestational diabetes is a form of glucose intolerance that some pregnant women develop during the second or third trimester. Elevated blood sugar levels can pose a danger to both the mother and the baby. After giving birth, about 5 to 10 percent of women will continue to experience elevated blood glucose levels, which usually results in a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
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Willis wasn’t the first person to notice the “sweet” characteristic of a diabetic’s blood and urine. In fact, the ancient Chinese people noticed that ants were attracted to some people’s urine because it was sweet. Although they hadn’t fully identified what the disease was, they did give the phenomenon a name: “sweet urine disease.”
WHO IS AT RISK FOR DEVELOPING DIABETES? There are several known risk factors that could lead to the development of type 1 diabetes including the following: • Anyone with a relative who has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes has a slightly increased risk. • The presence of a certain gene can indicate an increased risk. • People who live further away from the equator tend to have a higher risk than people living closer to it. • Type 1 diabetes can appear at any age but there are two peaks at when it tends to occur more: between 4 and 7 years old, and between 10 and 14 years old.
During the second century A.D., Aretus the Cappadocian, a Greek physician, noted that people with the disease experienced increased urination, called polyuria today. He named the ailment “diabetes,” which means “siphon” in Greek.
There is an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes for people who are overweight or obese. Coupled with physical inactivity and eating the wrong types
In 1675, the word “mellitus” was added to the condition’s name by Thomas Willis.
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He noted that the blood and urine of people with diabetes contained excess glucose, which he deduced would make it sweet like honey. In Latin, “mel” means “honey” so it fit nicely with what he had observed.
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• Overweight people will all develop diabetes eventually
of foods also increases that risk. In fact, drinking one can of non-diet soda per day can increase that risk but 22 percent, according to one study. Additionally, the risk increases as people get older and for men who testosterone levels are low. Other risk factors include smoking, depression and stress, and chronic lack of sleep.
FICTION Developing type 1 diabetes doesn’t depend on a person’s weight. Eating foods that are high in calories and fat can lead a person to become overweight, which can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes but there is nothing definite about that. The majority of overweight people do not develop type 2 diabetes and many people that do develop it were never overweight to begin with.
Just as it sounds, gestational diabetes only occurs during pregnancy. Scientists have found that women whose diets before getting pregnant were high in animal fat and cholesterol were at a higher risk than women whose diets were lower in those two elements.
HOW CAN DIABETES BE PREVENTED? There is no known way to prevent type 1 diabetes, although several clinical trials are currently underway with subsequent studies planned. The Diabetes Prevention Program is a major research study conducted by the CDC and has shown that, for people at high risk of developing diabetes, lifestyle interventions (like a change in diet) that lead to weight loss and increased physical activity prevented or delayed type 2 diabetes. In some instances, blood glucose levels of those individuals at a higher risk were returned to within the normal range.
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According to another study, even if we have limited mobility and are in our 80s, we still can benefit from a little physical activity. Slow walking and light housework count as physical activity and can have carhis will be good news for diovascular benefits. The idea is to some of us: We might not reduce the time spend sitting and need as much exercise as increase the time spent moving. we thought. Research from the UK seeks to aim senior women more toward moderate exercise. For more information on moderate physical activity check the fact This smaller study was part of an sheets at womenshealth.gov/publiongoing long-term study of 1.1 milcations. Search for physical activlion women going back to 1998. ity. At that time they were asked about how many hours they spent at various activities, and their health has been followed since then. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot
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ronia or Chokeberry bush is a cold hardy deciduous shrub that has dark green glossy foliage in the summer and delicate white flowers in the spring. It’s not the same as the Chokecherry we all have in our backyards. It is a multiseason shrub that is often overlooked. Aronia is very adaptable to light and water conditions. It can do well anywhere from full sun to part sun to shade! It has moderate water requirements, but it will also tolerate a wet site. This can make it a good option for a full sun and wet site or a shady and slightly dry site, where many plants won’t grow.
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Aronia is a great landscape shrub because it has something of interest for every season. In the late summer it is covered with beautiful plump dark purple or red fruit, which is why it is in the spotlight right now! Now all of the dangling fruit which, depending on the variety, are black to dark red are starting to ripen, and if their not harvested they will persist well into winter making it highly ornamental. As the days and nights get cooler the foliage turns to orange and then red which really sets up an eye-catching contrast of colors. The Chokeberry bush has a 4-6’ height and spread and it is known to sucker, so make sure and place it where suckering would be desirable, like a natural area away from your lawn.
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SPORTS QUIZ 1. Whitey Ford (236 victories) and Red Ruffing (231). 2. It was 1969. 3. Tom Dempsey (1970), Jason Elam (‘98), Sebastian Janikowski (2011) and David Akers (‘12). 4. It was 1993. 5. Sixteen players. 6. Thirteen, in 1998.
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9. Halfway between Norway and Iceland 10. A derringer pistol
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7. Jimmy Connors (1974, ‘76, ‘78, ‘82-’83), Pete Sampras (‘90, ‘93, ‘95-’96, 2002) and Roger Federer (‘04-’08).
FLASH BACK 1. Liquid Gold, a U.K. disco group, in 1980. 2. Oliver. The song was the theme for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,” a 1969 British film. Oliver also had a hit with “Good Morning Starshine,” from the musical “Hair.” 3. Shelley Fabares. The song was originally recorded in 1946 by Jo Stafford. Fabares had a long film career, including three movies with Elvis Presley. 4. The saxophone. Junior Walker & the All Stars saw their first No. 1 hit with “Shotgun” in 1965. 5. “Brilliant Disguise,” by Bruce Springsteen in 1987. The song touches on self-doubt, anxiety and jealousy, with the singer not trusting either his wife or himself. It has made multiple “best of” lists.
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• It was Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw who made the following sage observation: “There is no sincerer love than the love of food.”
• When archaeologists discovered the tomb of King Tut, one of the objects they found inside was a bronze razor -- and it was still sharp enough to use. • Washington, D.C., has a lower marriage rate than any other major U.S. city.
• You might be surprised to learn that the fastest flying insect is the dragonfly; it’s been clocked at speeds up to 35 mph.
• The breed of dog known as the Great Dane didn’t come from Denmark; it’s German in origin.
• In Japan, a black cat crossing your path is considered to be good luck, not bad.
• President George Washington reportedly was terrified at the thought of being buried alive. He insisted that his burial not take place until at least three days after his death, just to make sure he was really deceased.
• If you have trouble getting along with your in-laws, you might dream of getting payback someday. A man named Charles Webb did just that -- on a grand scale. While in high school, Webb dated a girl named Eve; Eve’s mother, however, didn’t think Webb was good enough for her daughter and did everything she could to keep them apart. The two eventually got married, and Webb wrote the novel “The Graduate” ... yes, the one that was turned into a movie
• The starling is the world’s most common bird. *** Thought for the Day: “Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.” -- Mark Twain (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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VFW MEETING Sundance Mountain Lodge Carson Room 3rd Tuesday of the Month 6pm. For more information contact Jerry Lollar at Eagleeye1946@hotmail.com. 719-264-1941 Tri-Lakes HAP-py Feet Foot Care Clinic Tri-Lakes Senior Center Second Wednesday of each Month To schedule an appointment, call Bob at the Visiting Nurse Association on Tuesday through Thursday between 9 and 4, at 719 577-4448. GLENEAGLE SERTOMA CLUB MEETING Luncheon meeting every Wed. 11:45 a.m. Liberty Heights 12105 Ambassador Drive, (off Voyager Blvd in Col Springs). We offer interesting speakers and programs. Everyone is welcome. Info: Call Garrett Barton at 4335396 or Bill Bristol at 481-3366 or visit www.gleneaglesertoma.org.
BINGO American Legion post 9-11 at The Depot Primrose St. - Palmer Lake Every Saturday Night 7:00PM LIONS CLUB MEETING 1st Thursday of the Month 6:00PM-8:30PM MONUMENT HILL COUNTRY CLUB Beginning September 6th. Tri-Lakes has Lions on the 1st Thursday of each month! Your family can make help enrich lives for our El Paso County families and people around the world. Please contact MReichal@aol.com 719-313-0688 for club details. We Serve. VFW LADIES AUXILIARY MONTHLY MEETING Sundance Mountain Lodge Carson Room 3rd Wednesday of the Month 6:30 pm. For more information contact Kathy Carlson - carlsonmkc@aol.com. 719-488-1902 KARAOKE FRIDAYS Oakley’s Cafe & Bistro Every Friday 8:30pm Karaoke with JR’s Ultimate Entertainment every Friday starting at 8:30pm. Karaoke and music til midnight. LITTLE LOG KITCHEN, BREAKING BREAD
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UNIVERSAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION, 501 (C) (3) - SINGLE PARENTS WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP Beginning December 3rd, 2014 Wednesdays 6-6:45pm Serrano’s Coffee Company Meet weekly to gain support, encouragement and ideas from other single parents. Call Tami Urbanek at 719-641-2017 to sign up! 2ND MON PHOTO EXHIBIT NIGHT • PALMER DIVIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS Tri Lakes Art Center, 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 2nd Monday Monthly • pdphotographers.com Purpose is for serious peer photo critique & review; and fun. Conversations are rich with tips, tools and techniques. All levels are welcome. Later in the calendar year, we will begin to focus on the annual Visions of Light Photography Show, held early each year. What have you been creating in your digital darkrooms? Bring in up to 5 images to share for review. RSVP is always helpful but not required. Register on pdphotographers.com for emailed updates. Bring
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TRI-LAKES LIONS CLUB GOLF TOURNEY at Monument Hill Country Club June 19th 2015 8am - 2pm Lions Club fund raiser for local Tri-Lakes vision & health assistance also including community service projects in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the Tri-Lakes area
TRI-LAKES LIONS CLUB WHITE CANE DAY at Monument King Soopers & WalMart April 11th 2015 10am - 2pm Free KidSight vision screening to help in the early detection of potential vision problems in kids 3 - 6 years old. Includes information on citizen rights with vision imparements and support programs for assistance.
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SNIPPETZ™ BUSINESS SECTION to understand those choices we can make better financial decisions. Every time we choose to spend money we are making a choice. We are giving up other opportunities in order to fulfill a by Chuck Maher, CFP® current need or want. Is it better ...BRING CHRIST INTO OUR FINANCIAL LIVES to buy new furniture or set aside the money for the kid’s college education? I don’t know the answer. That is your choice. But I do know it is better to be in control of your decisions than to allow circumstances, or worse, short term wants to drive your choices.
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uickly now, which would you rather have at the end of 31 days – a million dollars or a penny that has been doubled each and every day? If you are like most people you would have chosen the $1 million. Unfortunately, like most people you would have chosen poorly. That humble penny, doubling every day, would have grown to over $10 million -$10,737,418.24 to be exact. Don’t believe me? Do the math. One cent becomes two, two becomes four, four becomes eight, eight sixteen and on it goes until 5 million becomes 10 million. That is the power of compounded interest, a power that is often overlooked and grossly misunderstood when we talk about money. Here are a few other rules of money that are oftentimes overlooked.
IS IT A NEED OR IS IT A WANT How we choose to spend our money is a choice. By understanding the difference between what is really needed and what it is we want we can avoid becoming a victim of circumstance. Our financial needs are really quite simple, food, shelter and clothing. Everything else is merely a want; however, our wants can be endless. Too often I find that many have put themselves in an unnecessary position of hardship (read debt) because they failed to realize the difference between what is needed and what is wanted. By making the choice to live well within your means you can put yourself in the position of financial control. And that is a strong financial place to be.
THE ENDLESS SEARCH FOR MORE It is only natural to want a better life. A raise at work or a new position may well make it possible to get a nicer home or a better car. Unfortunately, for too many, it becomes far too easy to presume on the future – that those raises and promotions will continue – and establish a lifestyle based upon those assumptions. When the raises and promotions don’t come they oftentimes put themselves in the position where debt is used to satisfy their expectations. Thus creating a lifestyle, based upon debt, that can lead to financial ruin. It is better to find happiness somewhere other than in our possessions.
EVERY OPTION HAS COSTS By understanding the opportunity costs of our financial choices and making the time
LIVING GOD’S GIFTS bringing Christ into your financial life
INVESTING FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
SUNKEN COST MYTH We have all been in situations where we have incurred expenses that can never be recovered. Whether it be a car that needs a new motor, an investment that only goes South or something else that seems to require an endless stream of money. The sunken cost myth is just that, a myth, a belief that somehow if we only invest more time, more money or more effort we can recover what has been promised. That is a fallacy. Don’t throw good money after bad. In investing, I find too often investors will hold onto an investment and even invest more with the hopes that they will at some point at least break even. The cost unfortunately was lost opportunity and better use of resources. Make your decision to invest your time, your money, or your talents based upon the facts today and not upon your choices made yesterday.
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With every financial choice comes risk, especially when we make the decision to invest. When we accept a greater risk with our investments it is reasonable to expect a potentially greater return. If you choose to invest in US government bonds you can expect a high degree of safety and a very low return on your investment. When you invest in a US corporation you have the opportunity for a much higher return, however, that return carries with it the risk of losing some or even all of your investment. I would encourage you to avoid investments that promise high guaranteed returns with little or no risk. There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch. Sadly money does not come with operating instructions. For most of us a lot of time was spent on learning how to make money. Unfortunately, throughout that education, not a lot of time was spent on how to manage money and use it effectively. Make the time to learn how to make sound financial choices. In the long-term you’ll be glad you did. “…I know indeed how to live in humble circumstances; I know how to live with abundance…I have strength for everything through him who empowers me.” Philippians 4:12-13 Chuck Maher is a Certified Financial PlannerTM practitioner specializing in Christian values based financial planning and investing. He can be reached at chuck@chuckmahercfp.com, locally at (719) 481-0549. Securities offered through and supervised by Wilbanks Securities, Inc. Member FINRA SIPC 4334 NW Expressway, Suite 222 Oklahoma City, OK 73116-1515 (405)842-0202 Fee Based through Wilbanks Securities Advisory
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FUNERAL PLANNING Planning a funeral isn’t anyone’s idea of fun, but it’s one of those life obligations that need to be done -- and preferably in advance. Early planning can help ease some of the stresses at a very difficult time. Planning ahead should include getting pricing in advance. Your biggest consumer protection is a federal law called The Funeral Rule -- it requires that funeral directors give you itemized prices, either in person, over the phone or in the mail. Most estimates will start with a basic services fee, which is the base price applicable to all burials. While funeral homes often have packages of services, you’re not required to purchase a whole funeral package. You’ll need to consider costs for a casket, a headstone, a plot in a cemetery, multiple death certificates, flowers, an organist, a member of the clergy and obituary notices. Optional services might include using the funeral home for the viewing,
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The most expensive part of a funeral is the casket. A funeral director cannot refuse to use a casket you bought somewhere else. If cremation is chosen, the funeral home must make a selection of alternate caskets available. When buying a casket, the funeral home is required to show you the price list before you see the caskets. This is helpful so you don’t automatically want the fanciest one you see in the showroom. You’ll have an idea of what they cost in advance. If some of the lessexpensive caskets on the list aren’t in the showroom, ask to see them anyway. You need to know all your options. If you prepay for a funeral plan, check your state laws to ensure that the money will be kept in a state regulated trust. Make a list and compare prices before you make any final decisions. Knowing your rights and the costs in advance will help guard against emotional decisions at the last minute. For more information on funerals, go to search.usa.gov and put “funeral” in the search box. If you run into problems with a funeral home, these state and local consumer protection agencies can help you with questions about funerals: usa.gov/directory/stateconsumer/index.shtml. Or call the Funeral Service Consumer Assistance Program at 1-800-662-7666. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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