Ground Hog Day and Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. So,according to legend, winter is here for six more weeks. And, if you take a look at the calendar, he is right! The official first day of spring is March 20th, 6 weeks plus 4 days away. Legend also states that if he had not seen his shadow, there would be an early spring. With our mild weather this winter, it has been almost spring-like the past few days.

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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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