A New Year
2012 is here
Every new year brings a renewed, optimistic look forward.
January 1st brings refreshed hopes, heartfelt
and, sometimes, unrealistic resolutions.
We wish you all the best this year.
The older we get, the faster the time seems to fly by.
Each and every day is precious!
Enjoy each day!
And one more thing
Please say a prayer every day for our country
These United States of America
For those of you who dont know why
Look at the back of a one dollar bill or at your change.
You will see the words
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
It is time to start trusting again, America

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Byrnes Pharmacy is one of the cornerstone businesses of Eudora.
We have cared for the city for over 40 years.
Three pharmacists with the same philosophy have been at the helm.
Alf T. "Ole" Oleson, Stanley Byrne, and Debrah Barr,
all knew/know that standing behind the counter daily and caring for people is what pharmacy is all about.

Our pharmacy is located in the new, beautiful,
Eudora Medical Plaza building.
The facility was built by Lawrence Memorial Hospital with the mission of providing Eudora and surrounding communities with the best health care available anywhere.

Mission accomplished!

Come in and let all of us care for you.

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Information about Diabetes mellitus.

Diabete s affects more than 16 million Americans. It damages blood vessels, including the coronary arteries of the heart. Up to 75 percent of those with diabetes develop heart and blood vessel diseases. Diabetes also can lead to stroke, kidney failure, and other problems.

Diabetes occurs when the body is not able to use sugar as it should for growth and energy. The body gets sugar when it changes food into glucose (a form of sugar). A hormone called insulin is needed for the glucose to be taken up and used by the body.

Symptoms of diabetes include: increased thirst and urination, weight loss, and blurred vision, hunger, fatigue, frequent infections, and slow healing of wounds or sores.

Because of the link with heart disease, it is important for those with diabetes to prevent or control heart disease and its risk factors.

Researc h shows that the same steps that reduce the risk of heart disease also lower the chance of developing type 2 diabetes. And, for those who already have diabetes, those steps, along with taking any prescribed medication, also can delay or prevent the development of complications of diabetes, such as eye disease and nerve damage.

According to the research, a 7 percent loss of body weight and 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week can reduce the chance of developing diabetes by 58 percent in those who are at high risk. The lifestyle changes cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, or weight.

For more information
contact the American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
Or call (800) DIABETES (342-2383)
(703) 549-1500
(703) 549-6995 Fax
askada@diabetes.org
www.diabetes.org
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