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Ask A Nurse Practitioner,
To the Apsley Voice from South Africa. Click on picture for larger version |
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What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which blood sugar levels are abnormally high because the body doesn’t release or use insulin adequately. There are two types of diabetes, type one and type two. Under normal healthy conditions, sugar in the blood stream is kept at a healthy level in part because of a hormone called insulin. Insulin is secreted from special cells in the pancreas. When the brain senses high levels of sugar in the blood stream (after a meal for instance) it sends a signal to the specialized cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin. Insulin then helps get the sugar from the blood stream into the body cells where it can be utilized. Insulin also does many other very important functions in the body that keep us healthy and feeling well. In type one diabetes, there is a lack of insulin and this is usually diagnosed during childhood. In contrast, with type two diabetes there is plenty of insulin but there is resistance between the sugar and the insulin so the insulin cannot do its job. In both types, sugar levels remain high in the blood. High blood sugars have a devastating effect on our health. Effecting eye sight which can lead to blindness, the kidneys which can result in kidney failure and dialysis, circulation and nerve tissue which can result in amputations of limbs as well as heart disease. Diabetes can also increase cholesterol which is a risk factor for strokes and heart disease. Keeping blood sugars within a normal range can prevent a lot of these complications. Treatment of diabetes involves both lifestyle changes and medication. The medication can consist of insulin and/or oral medications. It is important for people with diabetes to have regular visits to their health care provider so that blood sugar levels and complications can be monitored as well as the encouragement of lifestyle changes. Normal fasting blood sugars should be between 4 – 6 mmol/l. If the fasting serum blood sugar level is between 6 and 7 this shows some early insulin resistance or pre-diabetes. A fasting blood sugar over 7 is a diagnosis of diabetes. Symptoms of diabetes include having to urinate often, constant thirst and hunger. As diabetes progresses, weight loss and a general feeling of unwellness develop. People that are at risk for developing diabetes are those who have a family member with diabetes, over 40 years old, a member of a high risk population (Aboriginal, Hispanic, South Asian, Asian or African descent), history of diabetes during pregnancy, polycystic ovary disease, schizophrenia and those who are over-weight. Overweight means women with an abdomen measuring over 35 inches and men with an abdomen over 40 inches. If you have a fasting blood sugar between 6 and 7, or some of these risk factors, then visit your nurse practitioner for some tips on preventing diabetes. With knowledge and some determination diabetes can be prevented! If diabetes is already diagnosed, the complications can be prevented and or minimized. Education is extremely important so don’t be left out in the cold. Talk to a nurse practitioner about how you can prevent diabetes.
There will be a diabetes
education day on May 9th, 2007 from 9am – 4 pm at the health centre in
Apsley. Come out and see what your risk factors are! |
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The weather was exceptionally nice with daytime temperatures of 25 to 32C most of the time accompanied with bright clear skies and plenty of sunshine. We were able to enjoy walking on mountain trails in a near-by National Reserve; going on a bird watching expedition with a resident birding expert; attending an outdoor farmer's market on Saturday mornings; going to the local beach almost every day we were not touring elsewhere; and sampling the wine and seafood which were both abundant and exceptional for their quality, freshness and cost. The country itself is one of the most beautiful on earth, with it's mountains, stunning sea-scapes, gorgeous orchards by the mile, spectacular valleys, good roads and above all else, a pleasant climate. For us Canadians, a combination hard to beat and definitely a good place to visit while getting away from our harsh winters. The only drawback is the long airflight from Toronto to Cape Town, a trip of about 18-19 hours. While in Hermanus we were able to download the Apsley Voice from the internet, all 11 or 12 pages. It was a most welcome way for us to keep abreast of goings-on back home. |
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Apsley Bowmen By Bob Sutton |
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Apsley Bowmen are looking forward to another busy archery season. The Monday night, 20 yard indoor shoot held at the Community Centre got off to a slow start but picked up in March, thanks to the efforts of John Chapman, Henry Wagner and Blake Woods. Our newest additions to the club are Mike and Kim Weiler. Kim has been very helpful with the cubs and juniors on Monday nights and is a very accomplished shooter herself with a lot of championships under her belt. Mike brings with him a lot of archery knowledge from the archery shop he worked at, prior to moving to Apsley. Apsley Bowmen have four scheduled 3D shoots. The range is located ˝ km. out of Apsley on the 504. The first shoot will be held on April 29th, followed by June 10, August 26th and September 9th . The two 20 target 3D ranges are open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week from Spring until Fall. Bring your own equipment and shoot around our expert ranges. A small fee is charged for non-members but everyone is welcome, so bring your friends and enjoy a day out in the open. The range is inspected regularly to ensure safety for all shooters. For information contact: John Chapman 656-3791 Henry Wagner 656-4271, Bob Sutton 656-940 |
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Jock
and Jane White, along with Al and Jean Kowman, spent part of the winter
in Hermanus, South Africa, which is about 150 km south-east of Cape
Town. There we shared a large house and rental car for 6 weeks. From
this base we made many day trips to various points in the Western Cape
area including Cape Town, the wine-growing districts of Stellenbosch,
Paarl and Franshhoek, Cape L' Agulhas, the southern-most point of land
of the African continent, fishing villages, hot springs, beaches,
beautiful mountain valleys and other attractions.