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previously referred to as insulindependent IDDM or juvenile-onset diabetes Type 1 requires that persons with this diagnosis have insulin delivered by injection or a pump that they wear Although disease onset can occur at any age, this type of diabetes most commonly occurs in children and young adults and accounts for somewhere between 5-10 percent of all diagnosed cases of diabetes There is no known way to prevent Type 1 diabetes The other type of diabetes, Type 2, which used to be referred to as noninsulin-dependent mellitus NIDDM or adult-onset diabetes, makes up the remaining 90-95 percent of all diagnosed cases of diabetes in the United States Diabetes is a frightening public health issue While the incidence of other chronic Continued on next page
Do You Know If You Have Diabetes?
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hile nearly 24 million people, or eight percent of the US population, have diabetes, nearly six million of these individuals are undiagnosed The news is not particularly good for persons age 60 or older, either While approximately 107 percent of persons
age 20 and older have diabetes, the prevalence of the disease nearly doubles for persons age 60 or older, to 231 percent Diabetes is a group of diseases distinguished by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both Diabetes occurs when your bodys insulin response to rising blood glucose sugar is not working properly Insulin is needed for sugar to move from the bloodstream into cells, where it is used for energy There are two main types of diabetes The first is Type 1, which was
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Medical Center of Planos Center for Lifestyle Enhancement CLE provides diabetes counseling and education which is recognized and certified by the American Diabetes Association See page 3 of this issue for the following seminars hosted by the CLE this month during American Diabetes Month Thursday, Nov 6 Preventing Heart Disease Through Better Food Selection Thursday, Nov 13 The Art of Cooking Heart Healthy Meals An additional source to learn more about diabetes is the h2u website at wwwh2ucom and American Diabetes Association at wwwdiabetesorg
h2u at Medical Center of Plano Portsmouth Regional Hospital 3901 West 15thAvenue 333 Borthwick
Street Plano, TX 75075 03801 Portsmouth, NH
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Diabetes
From front page health conditions such as heart disease and stroke have been decreasing for at least two decades, the number of diabetes cases has increased dramatically Although there is no known method of preventing Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by following h2us lifestyle recommendations Changes in your lifestyle, such as losing weight, eating a healthful diet and exercising, can help prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes Early detection and treatment of diabetes can help lower the risk of damage from its complications If you havent had any tests to determine your risk for diabetes, you will want to discuss doing so with your physician or other healthcare professional Do you know if you are at risk for developing diabetes? The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases NIDDK says that you are at increased risk of developing diabetes if: You are overweight You are over 45 You have a parent, brother or sister with diabetes Your family background is African American, American Indian, Asian
American, Hispanic American/Latino or Pacific Islander You have had gestational diabetes or given birth to a baby weighing nine pounds or more Your blood pressure is 140/90 or more, or you have been told that you have high blood pressure Your HDL cholesterol is 35 or lower, or your triglyceride level is 250 or higher You are fairly inactive, or you exercise fewer than three times a week For more information on diabetes and how to decrease risk, go to wwwh2ucom and enter the search word diabetes You may also contact the American Diabetes Association by calling 800 342-2383 The ADAs hours of operation are M - F 8:30 am , - 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
Enter Our Three Ways to Win Contest
hether youre already an h2u member or youre joining for the first time, the h2u Three Ways to Win Contest offers monthly chances to win a 100 VISA gift card Those who refer new members will have the chance to win the Grand Prize a 500 VISA gift card Heres how to enter the h2u Three Ways to Win Contest: 1 If you are already a member, RENEW your h2u membership: Return your renewal notice before your membership expiration date, or Call 800 771-0428 to renew early, or Send a renewal payment to:
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2 If you are not a member already, JOIN the h2u program: Call 800 771-0428 to enroll, or Submit a new member application by mail 3 REFER new members to the h2u program: Simply include your name and member number or address as the referrer when submitting new member applications, or Call 800 771-0428 and provide your name and member number or address when enrolling new members Applications can be found in health|happiness|you magazine, at wwwh2ucom, and at your local h2u affiliate Visit wwwh2ucom to learn more about the h2u program and the Three Ways to Win Contest
Vitamins Minerals A to Z
Iodine
In addition to vitamins, our bodies also need certain minerals to function properly The thyroid gland, located just above the middle of the collarbone, needs iodine to produce the thyroid hormone, which maintains normal metabolism in all cells of the body Principally found in sea water, dietary iodine can be scarce in many inland areas, and deficiencies were common before iodine was added to table salt Seafood and kelp contain very high levels of iodine, as do salty processed foods that use iodized salt Iodine deficiency
causes enlargement of the thyroid, a condition known as goiter However, be aware that if you are not deficient in iodine, taking extra iodine will not help your thyroid work better, and it might even cause problems The official US recommendation for daily intake of iodine for persons 14 years or older except for pregnant or nursing mothers is 150 mcg
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health community events
cancer These cancers are often considered silent because of the minimal number of symptoms that are present to alert us that we are having problems south of the border Dr Hartley will explain the symptoms of these cancers and the importance of regular gynecologic exams to help physicians in the detection of these deadly cancers Following the medical presentation, Central Market in Plano will show us how to prepare and serve a Holiday Fiesta Party As we watch this presentation, we will become fully aware of the fun we can have while preparing a party for friends with a south of the border theme For reservations, call 214 473-7317
SPONSORING HOSPITAL
membership information
To contact the h2u national office: h2u Membership Center
P Box 1300 O Nashville, TN 37202-1300 800 771-0428 To contact your local h2u office: h2u at Medical Center of Plano 3901 West 15th Street Plano, TX 75075 972 519-1275 Affiliate Director: Joy Dover or go to wwwh2ucom
This newsletter is not intended to provide advice on personal medical matters, nor is it a substitute for consultation with a physician
Diabetes Month Series
Thursdays, Nov 6 and 13 7:00 pm Auditorium, Building 3 Suite 315, 4001 West 15th St Call 972 519-1207 for reservations Free Join us on Thursday evenings in November for a series of lectures Thursday, Nov 6: Preventing Heart Disease Through Better Food Selection Speaker: Doug Liner, RD/LD, CDE Thursday, Nov 13: The Art of Cooking Heart Healthy Meals Speaker: Lezlie Sparks, MS, RD/LD, CDE
Mended Hearts Meeting
Thursday, Nov 13 Second Thursday of each month 6:45 pm: get acquainted reception 7:15 pm: meeting Medical Center of Plano 2nd Floor Classrooms Mended Hearts is a support group that provides encouragement to heart disease patients and their families For information call 214 473-7675
Line Dancing for Fun and Fitness
Every Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:30 am Villas of Mission Bend Community Rm 2 per week Come have fun
and exercise at the same time The Villas of Mission Bend is located at 1201 Medical Avenue Call the h2u office for more details at 972 519-1275
Spirited Girls Night Out South of the Border
Monday, Nov 10 6:30 pm Medical Office Bldg 3, Auditorium 4001 W 15th Street, Suite 315 Free Grab your friends and join us for an evening full of knowledge and fun Dr Cindy Hartley, and OB-GYN on staff at Medical Center of Plano and a gynecologic oncologist will tell us all we need to know about ovarian and cervical
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Every Friday, 10:30 - 11:30 am Medical Center of Plano Auditorium Building III, Suite 315
4001 West 15th Street, West of Coit Rd 4 per class, pay at door Gentle movements of the ancient Chinese exercise Tai Chi are one of many alternatives to help people find pain relief The movements of Tai Chi are gentle, graceful and a very safe way to relieve arthritis pain and gain balance, strength and flexibility Join us for this new class that is not just for those with arthritis Anyone can benefit from this class For more information, call the h2u office at 972 519-1275
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h2u Health Break h2u Friends Meet All About Aortic Eat Dutch Treat Aneurysms Luncheon
Presented by Gregory Messner, DO, Cardiothoracic Surgeon Tuesday, Nov 4 12:30 - 1:30 pm Medical Office Building Auditorium 4001 W 15th Street, Suite 315 Free Optional 5 box lunch Each year approximately 15,000 people die of an aortic aneurysm in the United States What is it and how can we prevent it? Learn about the cause, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of this lifethreatening condition The auditorium is located on the third floor of the Medical Office Building at 4001 W 15th St, Suite 315 on the west end of the Coit Street Skybridge A light box lunch is available for 5 when ordered at the time of your reservation Please make reservations by calling 972 519-1275 Wed Nov 12 11:30 am Cheescake Factory Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm 820 Central Expressway, Allen Meet new friends as you explore the many restaurants of Plano and the surrounding communities Lunches are scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted For reservations call Joanne at 972 470-0091
h2u Monthly Meeting
Thursday, Nov 20 9:30 am: social time 10:00 am: meeting Villas of Mission Bend
Community Room, 1201 Medical Avenue near the Medical Center 
Free Join us for friendship, fun and an informative speaker This is a great way to meet other h2u members This month program is Medicare Changes Please call 972 519-1275 to make reservations
h2u Red Hat Classy Lassies
Friday, Nov 14 11:30 am Villas of Mission Bend The Red Hat Classy Lassies will gather for a luncheon and cookie exchange at the Villas of Mission Bend Those attending should bring three dozen home made cookies, a cookie plate and 15 copies of their recipe to share with others For more information, contact Helen at 972 596-1504
Highland Springs Outdoor Movie Night
Friday, Nov 7 6:00 - 10:00 pm Highland Springs Retirement Community 8000 Frankford Road Dallas, TX 75252 Free with your reservation h2u will co-sponsor this event to be held at Highland Springs Come enjoy an Autumn evening reminiscent of the days of drive in theatres Live entertainment will be presented from 6:00 - 8:00 pm with showtime at 8:15 pm For further details and reservations, contact Highland Springs at 972 231-9933
h2u Holiday Luncheon at Gleneagles
Thursday, Dec 18 11:30 am 20 per person Youre invited to a sumptuous holiday buffet at
Gleneagles Country Club Enjoy the comradery of fellow h2u members along with entertainment Reservations and payment must be received in the h2u office by Friday, December 12 Seating is limited Call 972 519-1275 for more details This event replaces the regular monthly meeting in December
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
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1:00 pm h2u Afternoon 3 of Travel 2009 Preview
12:30 pm h2u Health Break All About Aortic Aneurysms, Medical Office Building Auditorium
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7:00 pm 6 Diabetes Month Series, Auditorium, Building 3, Suite 315, 4001 West 15th St
10:30 am Tai Chi for Arthritis
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6:00 pm Highland Springs Outdoor Movie Night
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6:30 pm 10 12:00 pm 11 Spirited Ostomy Girls Night Out Support Group South of the Border, Medical Office Bldg 3, Auditorium 4001 W 15th VETERANS DAY Street, Suite 315
10:30 am Line Dancing
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11:30 am h2u Friends Meet Eat Dutch Treat Luncheon, Cheescake Factory
6:45 pm 13 Mended Hearts Meeting, MCP 2nd Floor , Classrooms 7:00 pm Diabetes Month Series, Auditorium,
Building 3, Suite 315, 4001 West 15th St
Red Hats Lunch Cookie Exchange 10:30 am Tai Chi for Arthritis
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7:00 pm 17 Man to Man 18 Dialogue 19 Breast Prostate Cancer Cancer Support Support Group Support Group Group 10:30 am Line Dancing
9:30 am 10:30 am h2u Monthly 20 Tai Chi for Meeting, Villas of Arthritis Mission Bend Community Room
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Managing Diabetes
For diabetics, managing their disease involves constant monitoring and tight control, which requires up-to-themoment information and practical recommendations Thats where wwwh2ucom can help To begin your quest to learn all you can about diabetes, log on h2ucom and click on the blue tab entitled, Manage My Health This will lead you to the Manage My Health title page where youll find a bright orange box in the top left corner of the page Point your cursor here and click on disease management This will give you a list of the most searched diseases, and here youll find both Type I and Type 2 diabetes listed
individually In addition to the extensive diabetes readings under these two tabs, this page also contains h2us Diabetes Center at the bottom of the page, under the heading Therapeutic Centers By clicking on the Diabetes Center link, you will be directed to information that can help you manage your diabetes on a day-to-day basis In addition to a general overview of diabetes and a practical section entitled, Living with Diabetes, there are articles on Special Topics, which includes Diabetes: New Findings from Alternative Medicine, and Erectile Dysfunction: A Concern for Men with Diabetes Diabetics or those who plan meals for them should check out the nutritional plans based on varied daily caloric intakes or read about diabetesrelated conditions, including: diabetic neuropathy, hypoglycemia and hyperosmolar nonketotic coma, a lifethreatening complication that can affect some diabetics
The month of November prompts us to stop and contemplate the many ways we have been blessed I hope you each have a multitude of reasons to give thanks this season, whether it be for family, friends, good health, prosperity, purposeful work or time to enjoy hobbies In the spirit of thanksgiving, I would
like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the many h2u volunteers who contribute to the success of our program Without the dedicated volunteers to coordinate our activities, help with special events, provide office support, label newsletters, visit hospitalized members and make handcrafted items for patients, we would not have the diverse h2u program we currently enjoy To my faithful volunteers, I extend my sincere heartfelt gratitude You are the heart and soul of our h2u program Heres to health, happiness and you Joy Dover h2u Affiliate Director h2u at Medical Center of Plano
Our mission is to understand the unique health needs of adults and their families and provide them with valuable health information, resources and experiences
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Q: I dont understand the distinction between dementia and Alzheimers disease Are they the same thing? A: Dr Rama Mulupuri, Internal Medicine physician on staff at Medical Center of Plano, says, Dementia is the name given to a group of neurological disorders that progressively deteriorate the ability of the brain to function normally He added, Alzheimers disease is the most common cause of dementia Other causes of dementia include:
Brain damage after multiple small strokes so-called vascular dementia Alcoholism AIDS Multiple sclerosis
Huntingtons disease Parkinsons disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Lewy body dementia Picks disease Normal pressure hydrocephalus Untreated syphilis Toxic levels of metals such as aluminum as can sometimes occur in dialysis patients Vitamin B12 deficiency Fronto-temporal dementia In order to be diagnosed with dementia, there must be: A disturbance in memory A decline in two or more cognitive domains that is sufficient in severity to cause functional impairment These cognitive domains include language, visuospatial function, executive function foresight, planning, anticipation, insight, etc and praxis learned motor skills
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
h2u Afternoon of Travel 2009 Preview
Monday, Nov 3 1:00 - 4:00 pm Medical Office Building 3, Auditorium 4001 West 15th Street, Suite 315 Join us for a special afternoon to preview h2u 2009 travel destinations Bring a friend and meet the representatives from Collette Travel and Premier World Discovery Ask questions, learn more about the tours being
offered, and register for door prizes Sign up in advance for trips and reserve your space early For more information call the h2u office at 972 519-1568 Paragon Casino Marksville, La February Weekend Escape in Fredricksburg, Tx April South Dakota - Blackhills Badlands Excursion June California Resort Getaway November
BENEFITS
Medical Center of Plano h2u Benefits
The following is a list of reasons for joining or renewing your h2u membership at Medical Center of Plano Please call our h2u office at 972 519-1275 if you have questions regarding any of these benefits or activities Complimentary guest meal card for inpatient stays one per visit 20 percent discount anytime in the hospital cafeteria when you present your membership card Private room at a semi-private rate during inpatient stays upon availability, and does not include critical care, inpatient rehabilitation or telemetry rooms 10 percent discount at Loris Hospital Gift Shop 10 percent discount at Frulatti Café and Bakery when you show your membership card Discount open gym exercise program Monthly health break seminars Monthly h2u friends meetings Meet and Eat lunches Line dancing and Tai Chi classes Crafty
friends group Red Hat Classy Lassies h2u day trips and extended travel h2u volunteer opportunities Quarterly h2u magazine Informative monthly newsletter Complimentary birthday meal Advanced notice of community seminars and health screenings
FromYouFlowerscom
Check out the great deals on floral arrangements and gourmet gifts for all occasions on FromYouFlowerscom As a benefit to h2u members, FromYouFlowerscom offers a 20 percent discount on flowers, plants and gourmet gifts when you use promotion code 934 Simply log on to www FromYouFlowerscom/h2u or call 800 838-8853 and use the promotion code 934 when ordering arrangements for any occasion
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Top Healthy Skin Tips from the Experts
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hen it comes to helping patients detect skin cancer, combat acne and acne scarring, treat hair loss or nail fungus, or find a customized daily skin care regimen to maintain healthy skin, dermatologists physicians with extensive training and experience in treating skin, hair and nail conditions are the specialists to whom millions of people of all ages turn for expert care In addition, dermatologists can
advise patients looking to improve aging skin on the most appropriate over-thecounter, medical and surgical options available To ensure your own healthy skin, consider these top skin care tips from experts from the American Academy of Dermatology:
unnecessarily dry your skin as you get older Dont smoke It causes wrinkles Wear sunscreen It prevents wrinkles Use sunscreen every day, preferably one with a Sun Protection Factor SPF of at least 15 that provides broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A UVA and ultraviolet B UVB rays Your skin reflects what you eat A balanced diet rich in vitamins and antioxidants can make a real difference in the appearance of your skin Dermatologists can help turn back the hands of time Dermatologists can help many people in their 40s, 50s and even 60s maintain a natural, youthful look using non-invasive procedures
Use soap on select areas of the body to avoid dryness Unless you have really oily skin or work with oils or gases, you do not need soap to get yourself clean Pure water does the job However, you do need to use soap on your face, under your arms, and in the groin area The use of soap on the rest of your body can
Happy
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