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dnaslevelraguBlood shtlaehyourDid you know that diabetes is the fastest-growing chroniccondition in Australia? Diabetes is a condition where thebody cannot maintain healthy levels of glucose in the blood.Glucose is a form of sugar that is the main energy sourcefor the body but unhealthy levels can lead to both shortand long term complications if not managed correctly.What is glucose?Glucose, most commonly referred to by diabetics as ‘bloodsugar’, is the main source of energy for all the cells andorgans in our bodies. It is obtained from the foods weeat such as breads, cereals, fruit and starchy vegetables.These foods are broken down by the digestive systeminto glucose allowing it to circulate in the bloodstreamand be converted into energy to be used by your body.The importance of insulinInsulin is a hormone produced by specific cells in thepancreas that is essential for the conversion of glucoseinto energy. When not enough insulin is available, insteadof glucose being turned into energy, it stays in the bloodstream resulting in high blood glucose levels. In peoplewith diabetes not enough insulin is produced to maintainhealthy blood glucose levels. The complications associatedwith poorly controlled blood sugar levels include heartattack, stroke, kidney disease, limb amputation, visiondeterioration and depression.6healthy community Spring '16The difference between Type 1and Type 2 diabetesThere are 3 main types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2 andGestational (develops during pregnancy). Type 1 diabetesis when no insulin is produced by the pancreas. It accountsfor around 10% of diabetes and is generally diagnosed inchildhood, but can occur at any age. The most common,Type 2 diabetes, is a progressive condition where thebody becomes resistant to normal insulin effects and/or the pancreas slowly loses its ability to produce insulin.Type 2 diabetes develops over a long period of time andis generally diagnosed in adults over the age of 45.What's your number?Diabetes is diagnosed using a number of glucose level testsincluding ‘Fasting blood glucose level test’, ‘HbA1C glucosetest’ and ‘Glucose tolerance test’. These tests are all doneby pathology upon your doctor’s recommendation.Once diagnosed one of the main aims of diabetestreatment is to keep blood sugars within aspecified range, as blood sugar levels thatare too high and too low can both leadto significant complications.Normal blood glucose levelsare between 4.0-7.8mmol/Lbut in diabetics target levelsand frequency of testing variesdepending on the type of diabetesand the time of day you are testing.

Type 1 diabetics target levels:yy 4-6mmol/L before mealsyy 4-8mmol/L two hours after starting a meal.Type 2 diabetesyy 6-8mmol/L before mealsyy 6-10mmol/L two hours after starting a mealRisk of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels)for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes:yy Less than 4mmol/LSelf-blood glucose monitoring allows you to convenientlycheck your levels on a regular basis enabling you and yourdoctor to assess the effectiveness of your treatment whetherthat be lifestyle changes or medication. All products for selftesting including monitors, strips and lancing devices are allconveniently available from your local UFS Pharmacy.Managing your blood sugar levelsEffective management of diabetes is all about aiming for acareful balance between the foods you eat, how active youare and the medication you take for your diabetes.yy Diet - Healthy eating can help to manage your bloodglucose levels, reduce fats in your blood (such ascholesterol and triglycerides) and maintain a healthyweight. It is recommended diabetics eat low glycaemicfoods. The glycaemic index provides information onhow quickly glucose enters the blood stream. Lowglycaemic (GI) foods are converted to glucose moreslowly and can reduce fluctuations in blood sugarlevels. Examples of Low GI foods include lean meats,vegetables, low fat dairy and carbohydrates suchas oatmeal, beans and nuts.yy Regular exercise - Being physically active on aregular basis can help to reduce blood glucoselevels and aid to maintain a healthy weight. It isrecommended 30 minutes of exercise on mostdays of the week for good health. Any activitythat you enjoy and gets you moving is great!yy Medications - If diet and exercise do not sufficientlymanage diabetes your doctor may commence you onmedication to reduce and manage your blood glucoselevels. These medications vary from oral to injectabledepending on the type and severity of diabetes andthe response your body has.Even after medication has been commenced it is stillessential to continue regular exercise, healthy diet andongoing blood glucose monitoring at home to ensure thatyou live a long, healthy and active life. It’s also importantto remember that your doctor, local pharmacist anddiabetes educator are all here to help you in managingyour diabetes. You are not alone!healthy community Spring '167

PreventingDIABETESCurrently type 1 diabetes cannot beprevented. However, researchers arelooking into the autoimmune processand environmental factors that lead todeveloping type 1 diabetes so that wemay be able to prevent it in the future.On the other hand many cases of Type2 diabetes can be prevented or havethe onset delayed by making positivelifestyle changes. Over two millionAustralians are already at high risk ofdeveloping type 2 diabetes and haveincreased blood glucose levels, yetmay not be aware of it.It is predicted that you can reduceyour risk of developing Type 2diabetes by up to 58% by maintaininga healthy weight, being regularlyphysically active and followinga well balanced meal plan.Higher levels of fat found around thetummy are associated with increasingthe likelihood of type 2 diabetes.A healthy diet of at least three wellportion controlled meals per day isrecommended. The most importantmeal of the day is breakfast. Newresearch has discovered that eatingtwo to three hours after waking upwill result in a lower risk for type 2diabetes. Without having breakfastdaily, the body is vulnerable todeveloping higher fluctuationsin blood glucose levels and anincreased risk of gaining weight.8healthy community Spring '16Other than maintaininga healthy weight fordiabetes prevention itis also important to:yy Quit smokingyy Manage cholesterol and bloodpressure (this may requiremedication if recommendedby your doctor)yy Limiting alcohol consumptionyy Get plenty of sleepyy Regularly schedule check-upswith your doctor (particularlypeople with high genetic andfamily risk factors)Use the Diabetes AustraliaRisk Calculator found ator or comeinto store to assess your risk ofdiabetes today!Over two millionAustralians are alreadyat high risk of developingType 2 diabetes and haveincreased blood glucoselevels, yet may not beaware of it.Changes to theNDSS schemeThe Federal Governmenthas announced that it willimplement changes to theNational Diabetes ServiceScheme (NDSS) fromJuly 1, 2016.Diabetes Australia and state andterritory diabetes organizationswill continue to deliver NDSSsupport and education servicesfor people living with all typesof diabetes.From July 1, products such asneedles, syringes, blood glucosetest strips and urine test stripswill continue to be availablefrom NDSS Access Points (whichinclude each of the four UFSPharmacies).A major change to the NDSSscheme is that insulin pumpconsumables will now beavailable from NDSS AccessPoints. Where an Access Pointdoes not stock the product, theycan be ordered and delivered tothe Access Point, usually within24 hours. People using an insulinpump are encouraged to speakto their local Access Point abouttheir requirements.Source: www.ndss.com.au/important-changes-to-the-ndssFor more information:Visit: dssContact the NDSS Infolineon 1300 136 588, or speakto your UFS Pharmacist ordiabetes educator.

STEPS TOWARDSbetter healthDid you know thatevery day more than 70Victorians are diagnosedwith diabetes?effectiveness of your treatmentwhether that be lifestyle changesor medication.“The aim of diabetes treatmentis to keep your blood sugarswithin a specified range,” UFSpharmacist Tegan Ward said.“As large fluctuations in yourblood sugar can lead to significantcomplications with your diabetes.”“It’s also important for people withdiabetes to have their eyes and feetregularly reviewed to reduce risks ofulcers and vision loss,” UFS diabeticconsultant Sue Nielsen said.Once diagnosed, self blood glucosemonitoring lets you check your ownlevels on a regular basis allowingyou and your doctor to assess theUFS Pharmacies stock a wideselection of diabetes suppliesincluding self testing monitors, stripsand lancing devices along with adiabetes specific range of homyped footwear at our Hargreaves Streetstore, open six days a week.Drop into UFS Pharmacies today, at 379 Hargreaves Street, Bendigoor give us a call on 5443 6430, and we'll get you sorted.NEWSEASONSTYLESIN STORENOW!TrinityRRP 149.95MEMBERS 119.96*MarcellaRRP 139.95MEMBERS 111.96*BalletRRP 129.95JamimaTegan Ward and Sue Nielsen from ourHargreaves Street store.Photo by Bendigo Weekly.MEMBERS 103.96*RRP 129.95MEMBERS 103.96*For new spring homypeds,visit us at our Hargreaves Ststore or call 5443 6430and we'll get you sorted.

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Top Tip #1Top Tip #2Prep your skin fora tan that lasts!Treat your skin fora healthier, brighter look.We all want that long-lasting, evenspray tan without those annoyinglighter patches here and there.Here's how to make the best ofyour spray tan this spring:A big part of keeping your skin freshand healthy is a good exfoliationroutine. Use a light exfoliator, like theDaily Microfoliant from Dermalogicaevery day for smoother, brighter skin.Exfoliate with a non-oil based, grittyscrub or exfoliant prior to your spraytan. You want to remove all dead skinso when applied, your tan looks aseven as possible. It is recommendedthat all waxing be done at least 1 dayprior to your spray tan, as waxingis a form of exfoliation.Always follow up your exfoliationwith a toner and moisturiser forthe most radiant skin.Want to really shine at the races?Go all out with Eden's Spring Specialtreatment – call Eden on 5443 6997to book!RAEWOTTAHWto really impress!Dermalogica Solar DefenseBooster, 50mL, RRP 69.00MEMBERS 62.10*««YOUNGBLOOD Natural MineralFoundation, Warm Beige,3g RRP 20.00MEMBERS 18.00*«YOUNGBLOOD Foundation Brush,RRP 20.00MEMBERS 18.00*Dermalogica Multivitamin Handand Nail Treatment,15mL, RRP 12.00MEMBERS 10.80*YOUNGBLOOD Dragon Fruit Lipstick,RRP 38.00MEMBERS 34.20*«««Dermalogica UltracalmingMist, 10mL,RRP 10.95MEMBERS 9.85*Spring SpecialIndulge with OPI GelColor Fingers & Toes,PLUS a Tuscan Tan Spray Tan.Bookings essential. Call (03) 5443 6997 or visit edenbody.com.auSuite 3, 379 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo (at the rear of UFS Pharmacies)*Conditions apply, see in-store for details. Discount replaces standard 10% UFS member discount.*Conditions apply. Cut out and bring thiscoupon with you to redeem this offer.

Optometrist’s ViewFIVE FOODS FORHealthy EyesightYou already know thatregular check-ups withyour optometrist canhelp keep your eyes ingood health.But did you know that there are alsofoods full of nutrients that help keepyour eyes healthy too?Here are five of the top foodsfor your eye health:KaleKale contains lutein and zeaxathin,which help reduce the risk ofdeveloping macular degeneration andcataracts due to aging. One cookedcup of this vegetable contains at least20 mg or these nutrients. Other darkgreens such as spinach and broccoliare also good sources.Orange JuiceNot only are oranges loaded withvitamin C, but they also are a goodsource of lutein. One cup of orangejuice to supplies 124 mg of vitamin C.Grapefruit juice comes in secondwith 94 mg of vitamin C per cup.CarrotsCarrots are already well known formaintaining good eye health. This isbecause they contain beta-carotene,which is good for improving night vision.Just one small carrot contains about4,100 mg of beta-carotene.FishFish contain the fatty acids that are goodfor your body. Along with other wellknown health benefits, these essentialacids help protect the eyes as well.They can help prevent dry eyes, enablehealthy retinal function, and even helpwith visual development.DESIGNER FRAME AND LENSPACKAGES149FROMFOR UFS MEMBERS*NON-MEMBERSFROM 187.45*Conditions apply, limited time ends 31st October 2016.ufsoptical.com.au379 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo (at the rear of UFS Pharmacies)A healthy dietis an essentialpart of the lifelongprocess ofmaintaininghealthy vision.The best sources of essential fatty acidsare fish like tuna or salmon.NutsNuts are packed full of vitamin E, whichis an essential vitamin for good cellhealth because it protects against freeradical damage. Vitamin E also helpsdelay the onset of cataracts and maculardegeneration caused by aging. Peanutbutter is also a good source of vitamin E.A healthy diet is an essential part of thelifelong process of maintaining healthyvision. These foods will help protectyour vision from age-related visionproblems while keeping your currentvision in good shape.

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UFS in the CommunityAdvocatingfor loved oneson the spectrumBendigo Autism Asperger GroupBAAG is a local support group run by volunteers for thoseinterested in and affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.Membership to BAAG is free. We have been functioning foraround 20 years in Bendigo (originally as the Bendigo AutismFamily Support Group). BAAG meet regularly for informalmorning tea and evening coffee events and for occasionalsocial gatherings, and provide free refreshments at all of ourevents – catering for special dietary requirements and theneeds of both adults and children.Each year in May we run a free BAAG Autism Awareness eventthat is open to anyone who would like to learn more about AutismSpectrum Disorders. This event is always very well attended.Such an event costs around 5,000 to run but we believe thebenefits far outweigh the costs as it enables those who attendto hear from world class speakers at no cost to themselves ortheir employers. This year we had Donna Williams coming tospeak to us. Donna is an adult on the autism spectrum. Against abackground of abuse, homelessness, illiteracy and innumeracy,Donna gained post graduate qualifications as a sociologistand teacher, became an author and is an accomplished publicspeaker, artist, singer-songwriter and performer. Donna hasbeen an autism consultant since 1996 and brought a wealth ofinformation to us.In March 2015 BAAG donated 1,500 of quality books andDVD's on ASD to the Bendigo Goldfields Central Libraryand supported the 2015 autism walk for Turn A Life Around,providing literature and manning an Autism information tablefor the duration of that event.In 2016 and beyond, we will continue to offer informal supportto those who support infants, children, teenagers and adultswith autism. We continue to host a regularly updated websitewww.bendigoautism.org.au and Facebook page. We willcontinue to provide information directly to members or viaour Facebook page and website, sharing resources andnetworking as we are able.Donations such as theone from the UFS BuildingA Healthier Communityprogram enable us to bringworld renowned autismspecialist guest speakers toBendigo once a year free ofcharge for all who would liketo learn more about autism.Donations such as the 1,995.80 that was presented to us byUFS Pharmacies, on behalf of their members are very muchvalued and enable the ongoing work of BAAG. They enableus to provide opportunities for people to meet togetherand to provide informal social gatherings for parents,families, adults and friends in an autism friendly environment.Donations such as the one from the UFS Building A HealthierCommunity program enable us to bring world renownedautism specialist guest speakers to Bendigo once a year freeof charge for all who would like to learn more about autism.Donations also help us provide guest speakers (and yummyfood) at some of our morning tea and evening coffee events,free to all those who attend. This directly benefits membersand carers as many of them have challenging personal, socialand financial circumstances.We are thankful for the resources that we can get to ourmembers and others in the community at no cost to thosewho need that information and support.Thank you once again for the vital part that UFS Pharmacies'members play in helping BAAG and so many othercommunity organisations that do what we do. Your dedicationand generosity helps keep groups that are run by volunteersfunctioning and helping others.Sincerely,Sandra BurnsSecretary, BAAG14healthy community Spring '16www.bendigoautism.org.au

Thank you!Bendigo Violet StreetP.S.and alongside me is AmyMy name is Ciaran Noblebehalf of Bendigo VioletCornford. We are writing onnk UFS PharmaciesStreet Primary School to than of 300 to our school asmembers for your donatioier Community program.part of your Building a Healthtn and we like knowing thaWe appreciate the donatiogschool community supportinwe have members of our.your wonderful programsney is spent wisely –We will ensure that the mopurchase a new fridgeit is intended to be used tofor our cooking program.rnfordCiaran Noble and Amy ColViolet Street Primary SchooGrade 6 Students, BendigoHealthy School, HealthyKidsber of different programsAt our school we have a numts to stay healthy. Thesethat teach and help studenHealthy Lunches, LARPprograms include P.E., Sport,gram), Gardening and(Leisure and Recreation ProCooking activities.ool's garden.the schStudents helping to tending in a special cookingThe Grade 4's are participatnew this year. They workprogramme this year. This isir own lunch everyin the garden and cook theWednesday with a real Chef!mme involves invitingOur Healthy Lunches prograhave a meal made witha special guest to come andgarden, cooked by theingredients from our schoole parents and astudents and helped by somspecial Co-ordinator.tstudents pursue an interesIn the LARP programme the,ndsBase activities includeof their choice. Some of theing, Swimming, Slam Poetry,Sport, Board Games, Bike Ridng, Gardening, Sightseeing,Mosaicing, Drawing, CookiSewing and Blogging.s our students plant seeds,During Gardening lessonst, pull out weeds, learnturn compost, make compovegetables and look afterabout different fruits andding them scraps leftthe school chickens by feeover from our lunches.Wednesday morning be

in makeup with a Certificate IV in Makeup Artistry. Briefly describe your role: I do all the day spa treatments: including manicures, pedicures, massage, facials, tanning and waxing. I don't do IPL yet, but I do consult with my clients, and refer them to one of our team for IPL. Where did you work before coming to Eden?