Diabetes, Urban Myths, and More By Johanna Hicks
Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes
Time certainly flies! The spring series of “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” is just a few short weeks away, and plans have already begun to provide a quality, informative, and impactful program. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with diabetes, this series is for you! Here are the topics to be covered and a brief synopsis of each:
- Monday, April 9: “Getting Started: How Food Affects your Blood Glucose” – we will cover the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, which foods affect your blood glucose the most, and nutrition labels to help make healthier choices.
- Thursday, April 12: “Are You Eating the Right Number of Carbohydrates?” – this session will cover the reasons and steps to check blood glucose, recommended glucose ranges, what outside factors affect your blood glucose, and discuss carbohydrate “choices” as a part of meal planning.
- Monday, April 16: “Beyond Diet: Improving Blood Glucose Control with Physical Activity” – we will cover the benefits of both aerobic and resistance physical activity, discuss symptoms of and how to treat low blood glucose, and discuss the importance of eating regular meals and snacks.
- Thursday, April 19: “Beyond Diet and Physical Activity: Improving Blood Glucose Control with Medication” – this session will cover the reasons for starting medications, risks of delaying medications, tips for eating out and portion control.
- Monday, April 23: “Celebrating Diabetes Control While Avoiding Complications” – this session discusses complications and prevention strategies, how to get the most from your doctor’s visit, strategies to incorporate sweets or desserts into a healthy eating pattern.
All sessions will take place at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Hopkins County office, 1200 W. Houston (next door to the Southwest Dairy Museum). Two times are being offered to accommodate participants’ schedules, so pick the time that works best for you: 1:30 or6:00 p.m. You can even mix-and-match times if necessary. A one-time fee of $25, payable at the first session, covers materials, refreshments, door prizes, and supplementary materials. Couples sharing materials will only pay one fee. Please call 903-885-3443 to add your name to the list so adequate preparations can be made.
Urban Myths and Misconceptions
While preparing a newsletter for the Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteers, I included a section on myths and misconceptions. Much inaccurate information is being circulated via social media and internet. I was to share with you some myths and truths provided by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, USDA, and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education program.
– Myth #1: You don’t have to count calories to keep a healthy weight. Truth: Maintaining weight requires balancing energy intake with energy expenditure. Calories in = calories out.
– Myth #2: Starches and other carbohydrates make you gain weight. Truth: Low carbohydrate diets may help with initial weight loss, but cannot be sustain long-term. Carbohydrates are important sources of vitamins, dietary fiber, and fuel.
– Myth #3: Drinking lots of water helps you lose weight. Truth: It is not specifically the water that causes weight loss, but rather that we are replacing a higher calorie beverage with a lower calorie beverage. Choose water rather than sweetened beverages.
– Myth #4: Snacks are bad. Truth: Healthy snacks can help control appetite and promote portioned meals as opposed to overeating at meal time.
– Myth #5: Eating health is expensive. Truth: A 3-ounce chicken breast, 4 ounces of broccoli, ½ cup carrots, ½ cup brown rice, ½ apple and 2 teaspoons Greek yogurt costs about $1.95.
For healthy weight management, plans meals and snacks and eat when you hungry – stop when you are not. Consider the frequency and contents of your snacks. Increase intake of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Eat most of your meals at home and watch supersized portions when eating out. It’s ok to indulge every now and then, but don’t forget physical activity – 30 minutes most days of the week.
Closing Thought
Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you sit still – Roy Rogers
Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences
1200-B W. Houston
P.O.Box 518
Sulphur springs, TX 75483
903-885-3443 – phone
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PJC-Sulphur Springs Structural Welding Class
Matt Fogus of Sulphur Springs works on a project in his structural welding class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop. For information about upcoming welding classes, call 903-885-1232.
Local Man Returns to Prison a Second Time in Plea Agreement
William Ray Cadle pled guilty to Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams and received a 5 year sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday in Eighth Judicial District Court, according to Clay Harrison, Assistant District Attorney.
According to Harrison, if Cadle commits a felony in the future, he will be sentenced to 25-years to life due to the fact he will now have been in prison twice.
Following two separate purchases in which a quantity of methamphetamine was sold, the Special Crimes Unit arrested Cadle, 36, of Sulphur Springs in August, 2017. The arrest followed an investigation over a period of time in which purchases of more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams of meth were purchased. He had arrests for other drug related charges dating back to 2007.
Wildcats Face Frisco Lone Star Friday Night at Princeton
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta has spent a lot of time watching tapes of Frisco Lone Star since the Wildcats found out late Tuesday night that they would be playing the Rangers in an Area game Friday at 7 p.m. at Princeton. The game will be heard on KSST radio and ksstradio.com stream with video replay on Suddenlink Cable Channel 18.
Coach Cipoletta said the Rangers are very athletic. He said they have had some injuries this season but he added they appear to be healthy now. Coach Cipoletta said the Rangers like to play at a fast pace and will occasionally press and trap. Coach Cipoletta has been impressed with Frisco Lone Star’s 6-foot-5 junior guard Isaiah Lewis. He added there is a nice supporting cast around Lewis. Lewis is averaging 12.4 points per game to lead the Rangers.
As for keys for the Wildcats, Coach Cipoletta said they need to limit dribble penetration by Lone Star, prevent second chance points and contest all shots. Coach Cipoletta said the Rangers shoot a lot of threes. He said they have some streaky shooters.
Coach Cipoletta was quite aware that the Area game was where the season ended last year for the Wildcats. The Wildcats lost in overtime to Carrollton Creekview, 67-64. He said he still has a salty taste in his mouth from that loss.
Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats were new to the playoffs last year. He said he feels they are much more prepared for the big games this time around.
The Wildcats come into Friday’s game ranked #13 in the state with a 29-4 record. The Rangers are 20-12 for the season and they come into Friday’s game with an 8 game winning streak.
Wildcats Baseball Outscores Tyler Lee but Not Lindale in Rose City Classic Thursday
The Wildcats opened the regular season with a win and a loss at the 27th Annual Rose City Classic in Tyler Thursday.
The Wildcats came from behind to win their opening game Thursday morning, 7-4 over host Tyler Lee. Lee led 2-1 after one inning and 4-3 after three innings. The Wildcats scored the games last 4 runs to come from behind.
Playing a second game right after the first, the Wildcats lost to Lindale, 9-6. The Wildcats are 1-1 for the season.
They will play Amarillo Friday at 4 p.m.
The Wildcats also have back to back games Saturday. They will face Waxahachie Saturday at 10 a.m. And then play Forney at noon.
All games are being played at Mike Carter Field in Tyler. It features artificial turf with dirt areas only around bases and for the mound.
Lady Cats and Coaching Staff Named to District 16-5A Girls Basketball All-District
All eight members of the Lady Cats’ basketball team and their coaching staff were mentioned on the District 16-5A Girls Basketball Team. The Lady Cats also earned two superlatives.
Senior Kaylee Jefferson was selected as the co-Player of the Year along with junior Antonia Porter of Texas High. Sadavia Porter was chosen as the district’s Offensive Player of the Year.
Junior Autumn Tanton was named to the All-District First Team. Senior Imani Taylor and junior Danielle Godbolt were chosen for the All-District Second Team.
Earning Honorable Mention recognition were senior Jamia Hall, junior Te’Arria Rose and junior Tareyla Kelley.
Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman and his assistant coaches were named co-District Staff of the Year along with Texas High Coach Craig Collvins and his assistant coaches.
The players were selected Wednesday. Coaches nominate their players but they are not allowed to vote for their own players.
Keaveny Sentenced to 10 Years for DWI 3rd or More
In an Eighth Judicial District Court bench trial Wednesday, John Christian Keaveny, 44, pled guilty to Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More, a charge that came about in his fourth arrest for DWI in a Cumby arrest in May, 2017, according to Matt Harris, Assistant District Attorney.
Keaveny was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
John Christian Keaveny
Local Man Arrested of Meth As Deputies Find Stolen Vehicle
FEBRUARY 22, 2018 – Two Hopkins County deputies were checking out a lead regarding a possible stolen vehicle and stolen firearms. At the Pampa street location, they found a black Ford truck parked in the driveway and a check of the license plate showed the vehicle to be stolen. Jason Ray Bailey, 46, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested at the scene. In plain sight was another issue.
Jason Ray Bailey
Bailey allowed the deputies into his residence prior to the arrest. As the arrest took place, a clear plastic baggie containing a white crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine was in plain sight. The meth was weighed on Bailey’s scales.
Bailey is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams. He is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $25,000 bond.
