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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL November 25, 2015 5B GOLF Middlefi eld Men's Club Second Place (tie) Larry Eyman Jim Cunningham Gary Ingram Jerry Pennington Second Place (tie) Ron Ackerman Steve Erickson Pat Rickard Gary Sparks Thursday, Nov. 19 Game: 2 Best Ball First Place David morris Bob McCarty Jack Doleman Tom Arney -12 Low Gross Steve Erickson Gary Sparks Low Net Tom Arney Bob McCarty Steve Lindholm Ron Ackerman Closest to the Pin #5 Pat Rickard #7 Al Schweitzer #14 Steve Lindholm -11 -11 Middlefi eld Men’s Club 74 75 67 68 68 68 Monday, Nov. 16 Game: 3-2-1 Points Maintaining healthy kidneys imperative for people with diabetes kidneys healthy. • Get tested. According to the National Kidney Disease Education Program, early kidney disease has no symptoms. It’s not uncommon for people to feel completely healthy one day, only to learn the next day that their kidneys have almost stopped working entirely. While this sounds frightening, it doesn’t have to be. All it means is people with diabetes need to get their blood and urine checked for kidney disease. People with type 2 diabetes Monitoring and should get tested every maintaining a low blood year, while those with type 1 diabetes should get pressure is one way tested every year starting people with diabetes can fi ve years aft er their initial keep their kidneys healthy. diabetes diagnosis. Among the numerous side eff ects of diabetes is damage to the kidneys. Diabetes typically damages the blood vessels in the kidneys, making it diffi cult for the kidneys to fi lter the blood as well as they can when individuals are fully healthy. Such damage is often gradual, occurring over many years. But damage done to blood vessels over the years can eventually cause the kidneys to stop working. Th at only highlights the emphasis people with diabetes must place on keeping their kidneys healthy. Fortunately, there are many steps diabetics can take to keep their First Place (tie) Frank Gates Jim Wamsley Leon Hayes Bob McCarty 93 First Place (tie) Larry Eyman Gary Rider Bill Avery Gary Culp 93 cholesterol level will likely be brought up during that discussion. To maintain healthy kidneys, it’s important for individuals with diabetes to monitor their cholesterol levels and keep them in their recommended target range. An appropriate range is almost certain to be brought up by the diagnosing physician, but if it’s not don’t be afraid to bring it up. The doctor might even suggest a healthier diet that helps reduce what’s considered “bad” cholesterol. • Visit the doctor. People with diabetes who have their condition under control should still make routine visits to their physician’s offi ce. As previously mentioned, kidney damage is oft en gradual and without noticeable symptoms. While people with diabetes might feel they have their condition under control, there might be lingering problems of which they are unaware. Catching kidney disease early can slow its progress and keep kidneys healthy for a longer period of time. • Monitor cholesterol levels. When diabetes is diagnosed, an individual’s doctor will discuss a number of things. A healthy To learn more about kidney disease, visit the National Kidney Disease Education Program at www.nkdep.nih.gov. 92 Fourth Place Steve Erickson Darrell Lee Gary Sparks Larry Dreiling 89 Low Net Gary Rider Jim Cunningham Larry Eyman Leon Hayes Phil Hamilton 57 62 62 63 64 Closest to the Pin #5 Dave Tooker #7 Jerry Pennington #14 Jake Cox Longest Putt #16 Dave England Low Gross Steve Erickson 71 Gary Ingram Gary Sparks 73 74 Drinking and Driving: You Can’t Have It Both Ways. Drinking and driving is a one-way street to disaster. Stay on the right track–if you’re drinking, arrange for a ride; if you’re driving, stay sober. With so many celebrations during the holiday season, it’s especially important to remember your responsibility to yourself, your family, your friends and your community: Keep yourself and fellow motorists out of danger by staying sober behind the wheel. • Reduce sodium intake. Cutting back on salt is a good idea for most people, but even more so for people with diabetes. Excessive sodium intake can cause high blood pressure, which can lead to kidney disease. • Maintain low blood pressure. High blood pressure is another contributor to kidney disease. Th e kidneys actually help the human body control blood pressure, and it’s important for people with diabetes to maintain a low blood pressure to avoid succumbing to kidney disease. Staying physically active, eating healthy and limiting alcohol and caff eine intake are some of the many ways to maintain low blood pressure. 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