09 Dec 2014

15 Questions for Your Doctor About Type 2 Diabetes

By Everyday Health
Once you've been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, open communication with a doctor you trust will be key to managing your health. Now that you know what it means to have type 2 diabetes, you're ready to have a dialogue with your doctor about how you'll manage this disease ? together. Here are 15 questions to get the conversation started.
  1. Do you have special training in diabetes? If not, can you refer me to a specialist?
  2. How many patients with type 2 diabetes do you see?
  3. What tests will you do at regular office visits? How often do I have to have the tests, and what will they tell you?
  4. Is there anything I need to do in advance of the tests? For example, do I need to fast if I'm going to have a blood-sugar test?
  5. Can you refer me to a diabetes educator or a registered dietitian?
  6. I have a family history of heart attack and/or stroke. Will my diabetes put me at greater risk for those problems?
  7. How can I tell if my blood sugar is too high or too low? What should I do about either high or low blood sugar?
  8. Will I have to test my own blood sugar at home every day?
  9. What are the best treatments for type 2 diabetes?
  10. Will I need to take pills or inject insulin? Will I ever be able to stop using them once I start?
  11. What are the risks of not treating type 2 diabetes?
  12. How will type 2 diabetes affect me over the long term?
  13. What should I do if my symptoms worsen or if I experience new symptoms?
  14. Is it possible for type 2 diabetes to go away on its own?
  15. Are my kids at greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes since I have it?
08 Dec 2014

BUCKTOWN WINE WALK SUPPORTS MENTALHEALTH CHARITY Final Opportunity to See "Angels Among Us" Juried Show

By Rick Martin

DAVENPORT, Iowa (December 4, 2014) -The artists of Bucktown Center for the Arts will host a Wine Walk Friday December19, 2014, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 225 East Second Street, Davenport. Guests may purchase a hand-painted wine glass for $20, which entitles them to a tasting of five wines and light snacks. The evening will include a jewelry fashion show and music made popular by Frank Sinatra from Quad-City area performer Travis Hosette. RSVPs are welcome, but not required, at: https://www.facebook.com/bucktownarts/events

Participating galleries will donate a percentage of their art sales during the Wine Walk to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Mississippi Valley. This 34-year old affiliate of the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization provides free education and support programs locally to individuals and families living with mental illness.

"Angels" Show Pays Tribute to Caregivers

"The Angels Among Us" exhibit honors all caregivers. It's especially a fitting tribute for the holidays as many families are working hard to support those who may be frail or ill. We've chosen to support NAMI as their education programs prepare families to advocate for themselves and for their loved ones living with mental illness." says Gaye Shannon Burnett, owner of Studio 56 Décor Fine Art and Photography. The exhibit includes visual art, photography, mixed media and sculpture.

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About Bucktown Center for the Arts

Bucktown is a component of Midcoast Fine Arts, a Quad-City nonprofit organization focused on stimulating our community's cultural and economic vitality through the support of regional visual arts and artists. The Center features unique shops and studios where you can purchase creative, unusual and useable works or art created by local artists. Contact the Center at www.bucktownarts.com or 563-424-1210.

 

About NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley

NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley is a 34-year old affiliate of the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. NAMI advocates for early identification, and access to treatment and recovery supports. NAMI provides free programs for individuals living with mental illness and their families that accelerate recovery and prevent further harm. Their programs complement the work of local mental health professionals. NAMI serves families in Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties in Illinois, as well as Clinton, Scott and Muscatine counties in Iowa. Contact NAMI at www.namigmv.org or563-322-8870.
08 Dec 2014

Type 2 Diabetes and Complications

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta
For people with type 2 diabetes, uncontrolled blood sugar levels pose a serious health risk with a range of potential complications.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, new blindness, and leg and foot amputations unrelated to injury. It's a major cause of heart disease, stroke, and nerve damage. Poor blood sugar control may also raise the risk for Alzheimer's disease.

If you have type 2 diabetes, your body doesn't use insulin properly to convert glucose into energy. As a result, blood sugar levels become elevated. This buildup of glucose, known as hyperglycemia, can damage blood vessels and vital organs. The A1C blood test is commonly used to see how well, on average, a patient's blood sugar level has been managed over the past two to three months.

"A person's A1C level is an excellent marker of complications," said Joel Zonszein, MD, director of the Clinical Diabetes Center at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. "If you have a lower number, you'll be healthier." The American Diabetes Association recommends an A1C of 7 percent, or an average glucose level of 145 milligrams per decileter (mg/dL).

The following are three common types of complications that can occur when diabetes isn't properly controlled over time.

Eye Damage (Retinopathy)

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new-onset blindness in adults. It occurs when blood vessels of the retina swell and leak fluid into the macula, where focusing occurs. The result, known as macula edema, causes blurred vision. A more serious form of eye complication, called proliferative retinopathy, occurs when new blood vessels form in the retina to replace damaged ones. Scar tissue can develop and cause the retina to become detached.

Fortunately, "this kind of damage doesn't happen overnight," said Stephanie Marioneaux, an ophthalmologist in Chesapeake, Va., and a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Vision loss can be prevented if the blood vessel damage is caught early enough through regular eye exams.

"If we're seeing damage in the retina that means their blood sugar has been elevated for a while," said Dr. Marioneaux.

Nerve Damage (Neuropathy)

When hyperglycemia damages blood vessels that feed oxygen and nutrients to the nerves, it can result in nerve damage or neuropathy. Common signs include tingling, pain, or numbness in the feet and hands.

Patients may develop blisters or sores on their feet that can spread infection to the bone and cause tissue death. These infections are very hard to treat and can result in amputation.

"If people are experiencing the numbness and tingling, they should be checking their feet regularly for any sores or wounds and get them seen by a doctor before they get infected," said Priscilla Hollander, MD, an endocrinologist at the Baylor Endocrine Center in Dallas.

While A1C is "a great tool," Betul Hatipoglu, MD, an endocrinologist at the Cleveland Clinic, said it's not a replacement for daily blood sugar monitoring. "Keeping it level can decrease chances of terrible complications that could potentially cause you to lose your limbs," said Dr. Hatipoglu.

Kidney Disease (Nephropathy)

Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States. "About 10 percent of people with type 2 diabetes will develop [it]," said Dr. Hollander.

High blood sugar levels compromise the kidneys' ability to properly filter waste products in the blood. Protein that's useful to the body leaks into the urine, while wastes start to collect in the blood. Left untreated, this can lead to kidney, or renal, failure requiring a machine to filter the blood (known as dialysis) or a kidney transplant.

According to Hollander, it usually takes about 10 years for diabetic kidney disease to manifest, and it can be caught in the early stages. A simple urine test can detect excess protein in the urine. Other signs to look for include frequent urination, weight gain, and ankle swelling.

"The incidence is improving," said Hollander. "And we've made a lot of progress by controlling blood pressure, which plays a big role in furthering kidney damage."

For anyone with type 2 diabetes, as Dr. Zonszein points out, "the sooner you can catch that your blood glucose hasn't been under control, the better you can prevent these complications."

Last Updated: 04/24/2014
08 Dec 2014

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY HOLIDAY RECYCLING GUIDELINES

By Laura Berkley
The Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) would like to encourage Rock Island County citizens to "Think Recycling" during the upcoming holiday period.

Due to Christmas holiday gift giving and the numerous celebrations and special events that occur during this time of  the year, a lot of waste materials will be generated. The amount of special holiday waste materials generated can be enormous, and it needs to be disposed of properly. As a result, it is very important for people to remain environmentally responsible and to "Think Recycling," rather than simply throwing items away as garbage. Special attention needs to be given to recycling efforts to be productive and beneficial.

Examples of acceptable recycling materials:

Flattened and broken down cardboard boxes
Other cardboard packaging materials
Tissue paper
Plastic food and beverage containers.

Examples of unacceptable materials and items that are NOT recyclable:

Gift-wrapping paper
All forms of Styrofoam
Gift bows and ribbons
Hard, brittle types of plastic materials
Clear plastic wrappers from cartons and boxes.
Glass containers

Rock Island County citizens are encouraged to utilize their community's curbside recycling services or to use one of the four regional drop-off recycling sites at the following locations:

East Moline - 1200 -13th Avenue (Engineering & Maintenance Services Facility)
Milan - 451 West 4th Street
Moline - 3635 4th Avenue, at Public Works Department
Rock Island - 16th Avenue and 24th Street, at Water Treatment Plant

For more information, Rock Island County residents may contact RICMWA at (309) 788-8925 or visit the website at www.ricwma.org.

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08 Dec 2014

NEW BUSINESSES AND ARTISTS FEATURED AT GALLERY HOP!

By Micaela Booth

(ROCK ISLAND, IL -December 1st ) - The District, MidCoast Fine Arts, The ARTery & Quad City Arts present Gallery Hop! on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallery Hop! is a fun, festive and free open house unique to downtown Rock Island. More than 60 artists will be showcased in over 25 locations throughout downtown Rock Island during the event. The "Hop Stops" stretch all the way from 16th Street to 25th Street and from 1st Avenue to 5th Avenue! These locations are not limited to art galleries; artists will exhibit in coffee shops, restaurants, retail shops, and entertainment venues.

Jewelry, photography, woodwork, glass, paintings, drawings, book signings, sculpture, and live music will all be featured. Gallery Hop! does not lack in variety, there is something for everyone! This is a perfect event to take care of some holiday shopping, all while supporting local businesses and artists.

There are many new and exciting things happening at this Gallery Hop! There are artists who have never participated in this event before; more than 10 of the artists are exhibiting for the very first time. New businesses to the downtown area will also be participating! A particularly exciting exhibit will be at SK Models where Kimberly Miller with Celestial by Design will be painting a beautiful masterpiece on a human canvas!

There will be game cards at each "Hop Stop" that will include BINGO, and the voting ballot for the "Best of the Hop" contest. To play Gallery Hop! BINGO just visit at least five locations, have the artist sign off, and make a straight line on your card! Don't forget to vote for your favorite "Hop Stop" before you turn them in! Completed cards can be turned in at MidCoast Fine Arts/The ARTery or Quad City Arts. Winner gets a prize basket full of fun gifts, and art! The winner will be randomly drawn and notified the week of 12/15/14.

Keeping with the theme of all things new this year there will be an "AFTER the HOP" social gathering! With a few venues staying open late for Gallery Hop attendees! Immediately following Gallery Hop! Icons Martini will host a holiday popcorn bar from 9 to 10 p.m., The ARTery will host "Drink & Draw" at Blue Cat Brew Pub from 10 to 11 p.m., and The Establishment Theatre will provide a complimentary improve preview from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m.! It's a chance to get to know the artists, see them in their element, and experience performing arts at no admission cost!

Visual arts, galleries & studios:

Quad City Arts: Naidine D' Angelo (ink drawings) & Teresa Mesich (paintings)

The Art Place: Christina Fait (oil paintings) & Jill Rodts (acrylic/oil painting prints, prayer cards, holy cards, and prints of icons)

DeSoto Arts Center: Quad City Woodturners: live wood turning demonstrations by Steve & Anne Sinner and the wood turners. DeSoto Potters: pottery by Joel Knanishu, Jim Cronk, Amber Williams, and Maryan Wherry; jewelry by Alex Henry.

Rozz-Tox: Greg Dickinson (oil/acrylic on canvas)

MidCoast Gallery West: Linda Kelty (multimedia art), Carolyn Krueger (pottery) & Catherine Moneysmith (oil paintings)

The ARTery: Tony Seabolt (acrylics) & Karen Klingborg (jewelry & softies)

Small Wonders Photography: Anne & Quinn Kirkpatrick (original photography)

Quad City Botanical Center: Glen Marten (photography), Robert Tuftee (blacksmith metal art) & Bill Marsoun (paintings)

Performing arts, theaters, film studio, & live music venues:

Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse: "White Christmas" Reservations required.

The Establishment Theatre/ComedySportz: Live comedy improv show starting at 7 p.m. Rated "E" for everyone.
Rock Island Brewing Co: Scott H. Biram with Mikey Classic & His Lonesome Spur at 9:00 p.m. 21 and older, cover at door.

The Speakeasy: The Manny Lopez Big Band "Special Christmas Concert". Doors at 5:00 p.m.

The District Theatre: "A Christmas Carol" Reservations may be required.

Alternative venues - restaurants, shops, and entertainment establishments:

The Shoppes on 2nd: Andrea Howard (original photography), Elaine Rexdale (abstract acrylic paintings), Rick Esbaum (stained glass stepping stones) & Mark Fowler (hot glass relief panels)

Be Well QC: Project Lydia, a non-profit for widowed and abandoned wives in Ghana Africa (African beaded jewelry, handbags, shea butter, and soaps), Dean Timmerman (multimedia art) & D Terra Essential Oils & Natural Supplements

Mad Roots Juicery: David Zahn (ceramic & bronze sculpture)

Skeleton Key Art & Antiques: John VandeWalle (metal sculpture) & 60+ local artists, craftspeople & antique dealers.

Blue Cat Brew Pub: Bryan Cotton (ink drawings)

Daiquiri Factory: Paul Herrera (calligraphy on paper & stone) & Jenny Woods (landscape painter)

Icons Martini: Brad Gottard (paintings & pencil drawings) & Ron Thomas (acrylic watercolor & pencil drawings)

M.D. Green's: David James Genac (photographs on canvas and metal)

The Arena: Philip Force (metal sculpture)

Phnom Penh: Al Litscher (drawings, etchings, giclees) & Jesse Mumm (wheel thrown pottery)

Mama Compton's: 3 Blind Mice Productions, Porcelinda (up-cycled dishes), Dasha Denger Photography, 3 Gems Jewelry, Shelly Lamb, Ravens Crest Studio, Pam Kaufman (Healing Hands Massage), Sisters Heartland (essential oils & products)

SK Models: Connie (Corcoran) Wilson (Christmas Cats author) & Kimberly Miller (Celestial Design, body paint)

Theo's Java Club: Janette Harrington & Mariann Schroeder (concrete leaf castings) , Judy Heath & Teri Luke (watercolor & acrylics)

Steve's OId Time Tap: Nick Meister (watercolor)

NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Foundation: Yoyo y Yo (acoustic music) & Joyce Ann Rivera (acrylic, photos, watercolors, sketches)

Teranga House of Africa: (incense, oils and gifts of diversity), Cynthia Huffman (SoulCollage & Chakradance)

Vivian's Vintage Varieties: Various artists (antiques & jewelry)

Navarro Canoe Co: Bruce & Sue Peterson (Rock Island handcrafted works of art canoes).

Public art:

MidCoast Fine Arts - Art 'N Alley installations, Quad City Arts' sculpture program, and several murals.

Gallery Hop! is presented by The District, MidCoast Fine Arts, Quad City Arts, and The ARTery and sponsored by the Dispatch-Argus, WHBF/CBS4, and River Cities Reader.
The event is free. For more information and to print a map of participating locations, please visit www.ridistrict.com.

The Downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District (The District) is a 501(c) 6 not-for-profit organization established in 1992 by local downtown merchants. The District's mission is to establish and manage downtown Rock Island as a creative and innovative experience by focusing on the development of the arts and quality special event management. It features retail shops, excellent restaurants, live entertainment, dinner theater, art galleries and several entertainment venues. Rock Island is located on the Mississippi River, three hours west of Chicago in an area known as the Quad-Cities which straddles the river and the Illinois/Iowa border. It is at the intersection of Interstate highways 74, 88 and 80 and is served by Quad City International Airport in Moline, IL.

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08 Dec 2014

Add Sparkle to Your Holidays with Me&Ro

By David Balluff

Newly opened retail boutique L&D15 brings a bit of exclusive celebrity bling to the Quad Cities for the holidays with a stunning jewelry collection from New York designer Me&Ro.

Me&Ro has developed a strong celebrity following throughout the years including Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlize Theron, Kate Moss, Sheryl Crow, and Mary-Louise Parker among others. Me&Ro can be seen on the pages of many magazines including W, InStyle, Elle, Marie Claire, Glamour, Town & Country, and Vogue.

The Me&Ro collection at L&D15 consists of men's and women's jewelry in sterling silver and 10K gold, adorned with rubies, black diamonds and other precious and semi-precious stones.  We have selected pendants, rings and cuff links with a lot of character for the guys, while the women's pieces are more delicate, and include earrings, bracelets and pendant necklaces stamped with floral and lotus petal motifs.

Me&Ro's art is inspired by the human need both to adorn and to communicate through jewelry. Equally important is the power jewelry has to express the human values of strength, love, and faith. Me&Ro emphasizes the wear-ability of its designs, even when working with materials that verge on excessive. Known for its stackable rings, hammered bangles, personal amulets, and hoops of all sizes, Me&Ro pursues an aesthetic of simple beauty.

L&D15 brings a new style of retail to the Quad Cities, highlighting both local and international artists and designers. L&D15 has exclusive retail arrangements with a number of high profile designers, including Me&Ro, NYC clothing designers Peter Hidalgo and San & Soni and fashion illustrator Jeffrey Fulvimari.

Me&Ro is a New York City based jewelry design company founded in the summer of 1991. Inducted into the CFDA in 2008, designer and CEO Robin Renzi continues to express herself through the art of making jewelry. All Me&Ro jewelry is 100% made in New York City.

L&D15 is located at 520 West 2nd St. in downtown Davenport, and is open daily from 10am - 7pm. For more information, visit us at http://landd15.com. More information on Me&Ro is available at http://www.meandrojewelry.com.

08 Dec 2014

Niabi Zoo Passes USDA Inspection

By Marc Heinzman

Coal Valley, IL - December 5, 2014- Niabi Zoo announced today that it passed its inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with a perfect report.

Niabi Zoo was inspected on December 2, 2014, by a member of the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. A USDA inspection consists of a thorough review of the wellbeing of Niabi Zoo's animal collection, its animalrelated facilities such as habitats and holding areas, its animal records, veterinary program, diet preparation areas, storage facilities, and more. Inspections by USDA occur on a regular basis as part of the licensing requirement for Niabi Zoo to be open to the public as an animal exhibitor.

Niabi Zoo Director Marc Heinzman said this successful inspection is another in the zoo's long history of positive USDA reports. "This successful inspection is one of many consecutive perfect reports for Niabi Zoo," said Heinzman, "and is just further confirmation of what I already know: that Niabi Zoo provides top-notch welfare and care for our animals." Heinzman went on to add that Niabi Zoo has received perfect inspections from USDA for many years, including the entire time (nearly seven years) that he has been at the zoo.

Niabi Zoo is currently closed to the general public for the winter, but is scheduled to reopen in March of 2015.

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08 Dec 2014

2015 Iowa Teacher of the Year

By Jean Hessburg

Statement by Tammy Wawro, President of the Iowa State Education Association on the announcement of the 2015 Iowa Teacher of the Year

DES MOINES, IA (12/05/2014)(readMedia)-- "Congratulations to Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) member Clemencia Spizzirri on being named the 2015 Iowa Teacher of the Year. Clemencia is an outstanding educator whose passion and commitment to her students, school and community is testament to the caliber of educators serving Iowa's students. Clemencia believes in her students, strives to connect with each child to discover their passions and potential and represents the best of the best among Iowa's education professionals.

We salute Clemencia today on being named the 2015 Iowa Teacher of the Year, and all our members for their hard work and commitment to Iowa's students."

The ISEA is a professional organization made up of more than 34,000 educators who are dedicated to supporting and protecting a quality education for all Iowa students.

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08 Dec 2014

Pub 1848 Named Mallards' Official Pregame Destination

By Rick Martin

MOLINE, Ill. (December 4, 2014) - Pub 1848 has been named the Quad City Mallards' official pregame destination, the Mallards announced today.

Conveniently located just blocks from the iWireless Center, Pub 1848 is a favorite spot in historic downtown Moline for drinks, laughs and plenty of fun.  Before each Mallards home game Pub 1848 will offer drink specials to Mallards fans stopping by on their way to the game and will also give away tickets for each home game to lucky patrons.

The Mallards Bud Light Ice Girls will also join the festivities at Pub 1848 prior to select home games.  The Mallards and Pub 1848 have teamed for a series of pregame Bud Light promotions throughout the season that are sure to be a hit with fans.

The Mallards, who are currently on a six-game road trip, next play at home on Wednesday, December 17 at 7:05 p.m. against the Brampton Beast.  The following weekend the Mallards will hit the iWireless Center ice two more times against Brampton: Saturday, December 20 at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday, December 21 at 4:05 p.m.  Fans can stop by Pub 1848 at 1601 River Drive in Moline to join the pregame fun prior to each of those three contests and before Mallards home games through the rest of the season.

Tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- including the tilts on December 17, 20 and 21- are on sale now at the iWireless Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000.  The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.  Tickets are available for $10, $16, $20 and $28.
08 Dec 2014

Jersey Boys On Sale Now - Makes Great Holiday Gift!

By Adler Theatre

April 21 - 26, 2015
Jersey Boys

Find Jersey Boys Tickets now!

"THE MOST EXCITING MUSICAL BROADWAY HAS SEEN IN YEARS."

- Chicago Tribune

"TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!" raves the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were 30!  JERSEY BOYS features their hit songs "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "Oh What a Night" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." "THE CROWD GOES WILD!" cheers The New York Times.

The JERSEY BOYS creative team comprises two-time Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff, book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

JERSEY BOYS contains authentic, "profane Jersey language" and is recommended for ages 12+

Check out this great video featuring  Frankie Valli!

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