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i... "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" McCully Manor "Modem Lifestyle in Old World Charm" ALL INCLUSIVE * 24 hr. supervision * Fumished suites * Meals and snacks * Specialize in diabetes * In-town transportation * Registered nurse available * Nutritional assessment © Pet therapy To contact us please call 905-985-4354 16007 Simcoe St. N., Port Perry "A Home with a Heart" Port Perry * Free In-Town Prescription Delivery * Open Every Sunday 12:00 Noon - 4:00pm 209 QUEEN STREET PORT PERRY 985-2231 279 Queen St., Port Perry 905-985-2775 Everyone's going to the Jester's Court!! To eat, drink and have a good time! Co a regarding any questions you have about Diabetes or any other concerns. fs INEENBY IAROTONIOBY! Port Perr Uxbridge 905 985 8886 905-852-3345 Pharmacy Ltd. RTH Ro Port Perry Plaza Member Durham/Lindsay District PHARMACY HealthWise CLINIC ~v): Diabetes. Stop the epidemic. If this applies to you... SEE YOUR DOCTOR. INCREASED THIRST e FREQUENT URINATION Og AVN @ SS NAN od od SEE SANA DB WANE (@ 0] A key step toward a healthier life with diabetes begins by carefully mohitoring your blood sugar levels. Keeping your blood sugar levels close to normal helps significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes ~ complications, such as eye, nerve and kidney problems. MONITORING TIPS The following are a few pointers on how to get the most from monitoring your blood sugar: Type 1 diabetes, or insulin- dependent diabetes mellitus (DDM), occurs when the pancreas no longer produces insulin. It often appears suddenly in early adolescence and progresses | quickly, though it may occur at any age. Hence Type 1 diabetes used to be called juvenile-onset diabetes. Approximately 10 per cent of all people with diabetes have Type 1 diabetes. To treat the disease, the person must inject insulin daily to help food energy enter body cells, consume a healthy meal plan and participate in regular exercise. e Test Frequently. Talk to your health care team about how frequently and at which times during the day to test; this helps you determine when and why your blood sugar levels change. Don't let pain discourage you from testing. The comfort of different lancets varies significantly. Your pharmacist or diabetes educator can help you pick one that is more comfortable. e Keep a diary. It's a good idea to keep a record of your blood sugar tests. Start a diary today! Every time you enter your blood sugar levels, write in details of your diet, exercise and any other factors that may affect your blood sugar. Your diary will help you identify blood sugar patterns. In Type 2 diabetes, or non- insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), the body's pancreas still produces insulin but either does not produce enough to meet the body's needs or the body has trouble using what is produced. Type 2 diabetes primarily affects adults and was formerly call maturing- onset diabetes. Roughly 90 per cent of people with * Achieve long-term control. For long-term blood sugar control, ask your doctor about the glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test, which provides an average of your previous blood sugar levels. This will give your health care team and yourself an overall look at how well your blood sugar levels were being controlled. I ; he 3 OS If you wish to make an appointment, please stop by the Pharmacy or call in advance. All fees for this clinic are absorbed by this Pharmacy because we care about your health. diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. Management of the disease involves healthy eating, regular exercise and in some cases, oral medications or insulin' injections. Remember, learning how to manage diabetes is essential to healthy living. (@ols]0:1ed 8% 11 Ql [oet-1 MoT : Is Vel s Io) i {4 I Canadian Diabetes Association and ask about education programs in your area. | © Eye Examinations * Repairs | © Contact Lenses © Eyewear Accessories ONE STOP OPTICAL FOR ALL YOUR EYE CARE NEEDS AND ACCESSORIES * Eye Glasses * Sunglasses Eye Examination Appointments all to book your appointments today! 4 Banff Rd., Unit #5, Uxbridge (905) 852-2280 | Physiotherapy Associates of Port Perry c= 462 Paxton St., Port Perry, Ont. 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