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OoWelTms ensaJnay819 Orono Skaters Compete In Eastern Canadian Divisionals Kaitlin and Adam Colville competed in the Eastemn Canadian Divisionals for the Orono Figure Skating Club. They were in 7th place. Adam also competed in Junior Men and placed l2th. Kati and Adam wish to thank the Orono Community for their interest and ongoing support. Thanks! "Operation Santa" at Clarke ClarkeHigh Sehool raised money and goods for 7 needy familles as a way of getting into the Christmas Spirit. Each class was respon- sible for one of the families and were given the breakdown of ages and number of people in each family (18 people in total benefitted from Clarke's generosity). Local business were canvassed as well. $50 was raised for each famïily and any extra muney was given to Bethesda House. This is the fourth year that "Operation Santa" bas been mun. The student in charge of the project were Andrea Rutherford, Alecia Staples, Jessica Lee (Chaîrperson), Paula Partner, Lia Rutherford, Emîly Tufts, Bob Witheridge, and Nick Hand. 'Piis for diabetes By Fred Tippins, Diabetes Education Pharmacist Sometimes a he althy diet and regular activity alone are not enough to iower blood sugar levels. To bring your diabetes under good control your doctor may prescribe a "diabetes pill". These pilîs do not contain insulin. Instead, they work by increasing your body's abiity to produce insulin while increas - ing your sensitivity to it. As a resuit, the pancreas gland in the body continues to produce some insulin. How they Work: 1. The Sulfonylurea drugs such as Glyburide -and Glilazid e stimulate the pan- creas to produce more insulin. It Is venj important to eat three regular meals a day when tak- ing diabetes plls. 2. The Biguanides (such as Metformin) help the body to, use sugar more effectively in sur- rounding tissue sites. 3. Acarbose proiongs or delays the absorption of sugar from the intestinal tract. Your doctor may prescribe one or more than one type of pll to help you control your dia- betes. Are There Any Side Effects? Fortunateiy, side effects of these drugs are usually not too Adam and Kati at practice at the Orono Arena. severe. Occasionally they may cause slight nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, skin rash'and increased sensitivity to sun- light. If you experience a reac- tion to your diabetes pll, your doctor may switch you to another type of pill. Side effects generally disappear with time or by adjusting the dosage. Low Blood Sugar - The Main Side Effect Low blood sugar reactions are the main concern-when you're taking diabetes pilîs. These can occur when you're blood sugar drops below 4 mmol/L. You should know and be aware of the signs of low blood sugar - shakiness, sweat- ing. pale face, dizziness, weak- ness, confusion, irritability, hunger and pounding heart rate. You may not experience all of these symptoms. If you're not sure, -check your, blood,-sugar level with your blood glucose meter flrst. Take some form of sugar if your blood sugar is below 4 mmol/L or when you know your own symptoms of this reaction. You may take three glucose tablets, four ounceý of sweetened orange juice of regular sweetened pop (flot diet pop), two packages of sugar, three to four Lifesaver candies or a tablespoon of honey. If you stiil feel the effects of low blood sugar after 10Oto 15 minutes, repeat the dose of sugar". If these measures don't work to bring your blood sugar up, contact your doctor or cali for emergency service. Timing The timing for taking your diabetes pll Is important and it will vary depending on the type of pli. Glyburide or Metforin pilîs taken orally begin to work withln 30 midnutes, reach max- imuma effect in two to three hours and persists in the body for eight to 24 hours (Glyburide) and for five to six hours (Metformin). It is impor- tant to balance your food intake and exercise to keep your blood sugar under good control, usu- ally between four to 8 mmol/L. You must eat three regular meals a day when taking dia- betes pius. Weight Loss It is Important to monitor any welght loss when you are taking diabetes pilîs. Weight loss makes your body more sensitive to Insulin. Therefore, you may fmnd your blood sugar will drop if you go on a weight- reducing program while taking diabetes pilis. If this happens, your doctor may reduce your piîi dosage or even stop the medication altogether. conitinued page 9), COMPLETE CAR & TRUCK REPAIRS DIESEL ENGINES - CUMMINS, DETROIT & CAT RADIO DISPATCHED TOW TRUCKS MOBILE MECHANICAL SERVICE TRUCK R.R. #1 ORONO 4 MILES NORTH ONTARIO 0F HWY. 401 ON LOB 1iMO (905) 983-9151 HWY. 35/115 HALLS RoqnADIO &TiV- REPAIR REPAIRS TO MOST MAKES STEREOS, COLOUR AND B&W T.V.s AND V.C.R.s P.O. Box 27 R.R. 2, Orono, Ont.(95 983-5721 Undmay Po*6boroug 115 GANARASKA LEATHERCRAFT Sh Une 'VilAle 401 Closed Wednesdays ~ &ft~8335 Hwy. 351115, Orono LOB 1 MO (905) 983-9540 Clark Family Chiro>practic Cen t r e Practice of Chropractic & Acupuncture WHAT DO CIIIROPRACTORS DO? What do chiropractors do? Let me tell you. We improve your golf swing, your back hand and your slap shot. We help you maintain your youth, vigour and zip. We put a spring in your step and clarity in your thoughts. We maxim-ize your mobilit7y. independence and freedom. We help you to stay able to play with your children and grandchildren. What else do chiropractors do? Chiropractors provide "disabiity insurance". We increase your job security by making sure you are able bo physically perform your job. This helps your earning potential and improves your chances for promotion. Whether we work on the lime, write poetry by hand, wave a baton in front of an orchestra or play for the Leafs we are al professional athietres and earn our living with our physical abilities. By main- taining physical health we maintain our ability to financially provide for our familles. What other benefits cmn be gained with chiropractic? We irnprove your social life. Without those headaches you no longer need to cmncel dates with your friends and family. You cmn now enjoy that visit to the opera, or time with your children, or a hockey game. Cmn chiropractic care give you more energy? Yes. Without that shoul- der, neck or lower back pain you will sleep better and wake up refreshed. That in tumn will have positive effects for other areas of your life. Imagine, having more stamina for ail of those activîties you enjoy. What about sports and leisure activities? Yes, you wiil enjoy them more too. Your skating abiity will improve as your stride mnd range of motion improve. That weak backhand wiil become more powerful once that stiffness in your shoulder mnd elbow disappear. How would you like thirty more yards out of your driver? That is what chiropractors cmn do for you. Cmn chiropractic help prepare me for a better retirement?, Unfortunately, some people work hard ail of their lives to provide themselves with a retirement'only to have it robbed by arthritis, aches mnd pains. If your joints are functioning better there is less chance of developing arthritis. If you have arthritis already, the symptomns cmn be reduced mnd even elimrinated. Cmn chiropractors do ahl of this? Really, we cm oly do one thing - irnprove the function of your musculoskeletal system. The benefits of enhancing mnd maintaining the health of your spine, muscles mnd skeleton are listed above. Choose a benefit that applies to you. There are mmny dedicated chiropractors in Clarington ready to help you achieve your health goals. Caîl one today and get back into life. Dr. Clark pracrices chiropractic and acupuncture in the Village of Newcastle. His number is 987-9900.