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Show THE GREEN SHEET 2B Thursday, January 21, 1988 Diabetes nff Gauss Of LAKE. Diabetes is the leading cause of death by disease in the U.S., killing 150,000 people each year. With its complications it has become a major, ongoing health problem. Here are some facts: Blindness. Each year, 5,000 people lose their sight because of diabetes. Diabetic eye disease is the number one cause of new blindness in people age 20 to 74. Kidney disease. Ten percent of all people with diabetes develop kidney disease. Nearly 25 percent of all new dialysis patients are people with diabetes. Amputations. About 45 percent (or more than 30,000) of all leg and foot amputations in the U.S. are caused by diabetes. Heart disease. People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to have heart disease. Strokes. People with diabetes are two to six times more likely to have a stroke. Birth defects. Diabetes can lessen the chances of a successful pregnancy and increases the risk of birth defects. Direct and indirect costs for diabetes run almost $14 billion annually and account for 3.6 percent of total U.S. health care costs. Although these are frightening statistics, recent breakthroughs can improve an individuals chances for a long and healthy life. The key is early diagnosis and good control of diabetes. Who is most likely to get diabetes? People who are overweight. People with a history of diabetes in their families. People who are 40 and older. Blacks (a 33 percent higher chance of developing diabetes). Hispanics (a more than 300 percent higher chance of developing diabetes). What is diabetes? Diabetes is a. disease that affects the way the body uses food. It causes sugar levels in the body to be too high. Normally, during digestion, the body changes sugars, starches and other foods into a form of sugar Called glucose. Then the body carries this glucose to cells throughout the body. There, with the help of insulin (a hormone), glucose is changed into quick energy for immediate use by the cells or is stored for future needs. This process of turning food into energy is crucial, because the body depends on food for every action, from pumping blood and thinking to running and jumping. In diabetes, something goes wrong with the normal process of turning food into energy. Food is changed into glucose readily enough, but there is a problem with insulin. In one type of diabetes, the pancreas cannot make insulin. In another type, the body makes some insulin, but either makes too little or has trouble using the insulin (or both). When insulin is absent or ineffective, the glucose is the bloodstream cannot be used by the cells to make energy. Instead, glucose collects in the blood, eventually leading to the high sugar levels that are the hallmark of untreated diabetes. The two types of diabetes are: 1) t, and 2) SALT ic insulin-dependen- noninsu- lin-dependent. t, or Type I diabetes, used to be called juvenile-onsdiabetes because it occurs most often in children and young adults. But the name was changed after doctors realized it could occur at any age. In this form of diabetes, the pancreas stops making insulin or Insulin-deependen- et Production Class Offered SALT LAKE. Theater production workshops for individuals and church groups will be offered by Promised Valley Playhouse during 1988, General Manager J. Murray Rawson has announced. four-dan A workshop is scheduled January through May and from September through November, Rawson said. They will be held from 0 p.m. makes only a tiny amount. Insulin Is necessary for life, so the hormone must be injected every day. or Type II diabetes, used to be called maturity-onse- t diabetes because it occurs most often in adults. In diabetes, the pancreas produces some insulin but it is not used effectively. About 11 million Americans have diabetes, nearly one in every 20 people. Approximately one million people have diabetes. Unfortunately, an estimated five million people have diabetes and do not know it. The people most at risk for this insulin-depende- type of diabetes are over 40, overweight, and have a family history of diabetes. Anyone with these characteristics should see a doctor periodically to be tested. What are the warning signs? For diabetes, which usually occurs suddenly, they are frequent urination, excessive thirst, extreme hunger, dramatic weight loss, irritability, weakness insulin-depende- and fatigue nt and nausea TTni tori Stfltftfi Desth In and blurred vision, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet and itching. nt insulin-depende- vomiting. For insulin-depende- The cause of diabetes is still a mystery. But researchers believe that the tendency for diabetes is present at birth. In diabetes, any of several different viral infections and a process called autoimmunity are believed to trigger diabetes. In the autoimmune process, the bodys defense system attacks its own cells: in diabetes, g the beta cells in the pancreas. In people prone to insulin-depende- nt insulin-producin- diabetes, which usually occurs less suddenly, they are any of the symptoms along with skin, gum recurring or hard-to-heor bladder infections, drowsiness, insulin-depende- from working properly. So far, diabetes cannot be prevented, although researchers are working on many promising approaches. diabetes can often be prevented by maintaining normal body weight and keeping physically fit throughout life. Insulin-dependediabetes is treated with daily insulin injections, regular exercise and a balanced meal plan that limits sugar. The meal plan will be tailored to a persons individual needs and is likely to include three meals and two or three snacks a day. A person with diabetes will generally have to eat these meals and snacks at set times diabetes, being overweight can cause diabetes, because excess fat prevents insulin nt each day to properly balance insulin, which is also given at fixed times. (Insulin lowers blood sugar, , and food raises it. To insulin, food and exercise must be balanced.) diabetes is treated with an individualized diet plan that restricts calories. If a person is overweight, he needs to slim down. Treatment also includes restricting sugar and following an exercise plan. These steps should improve the bodys ability to use its insulin. If diet and exercise alone do not control blood sugar, prescribed pills or insulin may be needed. They do not take the place of diet and exercise, however. control-diabetes- Tl Deooie 4'. George E. Redd Manager 13 Murray Office years with Commercial Security Bank in Salt Lake City, and throughout Utah, has become Key Bank of Utah, joining forces with KeyCorp, one of Americas most respected financial services companies. CSB 'T' ' - ' ; - .. . A& One of CSBs strengths has been our people. That wont change. Same tellers... same managers... same loan officers. The relationships you have built with CSB will remain intact at Key Bank of Utah. You can now enjoy the the best of both banking worlds resources of one of Americas foremost banking institutions and the individual attention you expect from your local bank. So say Hi to some old friends and a new financial partner. Get to where you Lois Ludlow Account Advisor Family Center Office 6 years with CSB want to be. LsejuurKey four-sessio- nightly. The first session of each workshop will cover organizing, and calendaring, advertising second The brainstorming. session is on staging, acting, directing, blocking, movement and rehearsals. Artistic support is the subject of the third session. It will cover costumes, makeup, music and choreography. The final session David H. Green Loan Officer covers technical support matters such as set design, building, lights, sound, stage and cast management. Participants may attend the full four-paseries or individual workshops. Cost is $20 per individual for the series of four workshops or $7.50 per workshop. A group rate of $80 for the series is available for up to five individuals. Reservations and payment in advance can be made by writing Karen Trifiletti at the Promised Valley Playhouse, 132 So. State, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. Or she can be reached by calling 7 Murray Office years with CSB rt MEMBER FDfC Equal Opportunity Lender 1988 Key Bank 364-569- f |