Peaks Island 3-9-2013 T. OConnor
0700- arrived on the island
0800- met the ferry, fire side shift change
0900- met the ferry, checked the Welch St.. parking lot
1000- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island
1100- met the ferry, checked the area around the school
1200- met the ferry, checked the community center
1400- met the ferry, assisted a subject on Welch St.
1500- met the ferry patrolled
1600- met the ferry, patrolled the bracket St. area
1700 met the ferry, loose dog complaint on Bracket St.
1900- met the ferry, patrolled
2000- met the ferry, patrolled
2100 met the ferry, checked the community center
2200- met the ferry, patrolled
Health Tip of the
Week
Who is Likely to Have
Pre-diabetes?
People with pre-diabetes have blood sugar levels that are higher than
normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. They are at higher risk
for developing type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems, including
heart disease, and stroke. Without lifestyle changes to improve their health,
15% to 30% of people with pre-diabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within 5
years.
People with the following risk factors are more likely to develop
pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes:
- 45 years of age or older.
- Overweight.
- Have a parent with diabetes.
- Have a sister or brother with diabetes.
- Family background is African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian,
Asian American, or Pacific Islander.
- Developed diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes), or gave birth to a
baby weighing 9 pounds or more.
- Physically active less than three times a week.
Pre-diabetes is a serious health condition yet the vast majority of people
with pre-diabetes do not know they have the condition, according to CDC
research. People whose test results indicate they have pre-diabetes should have
their blood glucose levels checked again in 6 months to 1 year.
Source: CDC
