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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-11-11, Page 21Page 20 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Local Awareness is Key! Over 2 million Canadians have diabetes A simple blood test can determine if you have it. If you are over the age of 40, should be tested for diabetes at least every 3 years, more often if you have another risk factor. Today, more than ever, people can expect to live active, independent lives because of the current treatment for and knowledge of diabetes, however the individual must commit to managing it. For a person to manage their diabetes there is a lot of information that can help them. Locally, there are diabetes nurse educators and dietitians who can provide them with the knowledge they need. Ask your family doctor for a referral, or if you don't have a doctor call Jo Anne Aitken, Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator, at 519-524-8689 ext. 5292 Alexandra Marine & General Hospital runs a regular clinic for people with diabetes who don't have a family doctor, and they will see the same doctor each visit. We are fortunate to have an Endocrinologist (doctor who is a Specialist in Diabetes and other Metabolic conditions) come to Goderich on a regular basis. This specialist can work with you, your family doctor, diabetes nurse and dietitian to manage your diabetes. Sometimes people find it hard to afford fresh healthy food. The Huron Good Food Box is a monthly box with fresh local and healthy fruits and vegetables at a reduced cost. Call 519-482-3416 ext. 2512 for more information. 0 world diabetes day November 14, 2009 Signs and symptoms of diabetes include the following: *Unusual thirst *Frequent urination ight change (gain or loss) reme fatigue or lack of energy •Blurred vision- re quent or recurs infections br Alexandra Marine and General Hospital 34 Newgate St. Goderich,Ontario 519-612-1144 email: shoebarnehurontel . on . ca mmeuuanunm ROYAL LEPAGE IItUIIIIIIIiINlllllll HEARTLAND REALTY Brokerage 33 HAMILTON STREET, GODERICH, ON N7A 1P8 519-524-6789 or 1-888-482-3400 (24/7) Independently Owned & Operated, Broker of Record Fred R. Lobb Visit us at www.rlpheartland.ca ®®e Mg H.O.jerr v 185 Park St., Goderich 524-2855 BUSINESS EQUIPMENT LIMITED Serving Huron, Bruce and Perth Counties for SO Years 410 MacEwan Street, Box 465, Goderich, Ont. N7A 4C7 519-524-8652 or 800-265-5195 E-mail: skeochOskeoch.on.ca Web Site: www.skcoch.on.ca �v YMCA We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. for more info call 524-2125 www.ymcasar.org Your Complete Car Care Centre WRITTEN GUARANTEE 101 Bennett St., Goderich5244200 s Canada Corp. A Compass Minerals Company Goderich Evaporator Plant & Goderich Mine Phil Paquette, CFP®, EPC Certified Financial Planner 79 Hamilton Street Goderich 524-6030 DUNDEEWEALTH BLUE HORIZON ,Arie4 c6- *ta4 FCLJ[a• MARQUIS Segs 35647 Huron Rd., R.R. #2, GODERICH, N7A 3X8 CHARLES BRUINSMA 519-524-9804 SHAWN BRUINSMA BSB TAXI 524-9052 "Don't get nabbed... Grab a Cab" WE ARE NOT #1 U -R