August 2018 issue

August 2018

ST.JOHNS magazine

DAWN LOPEZ

DERRICK ODOM

PHIL AMATO

ARIELLE NIXON

LETISHA BEREOLA

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August 2018

PUBLISHER Debbie Gaylord

ST.JOHNS magazine

debbie@stjohnsmag.com EDITOR Darren Rosenbaum

FEATURED BUSINESS Action News Jax Morning Team Arielle Nixon & Derrick Odom

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DERRICK

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ODOM

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Action News Jax CBS 47 & Fox 30 is helping St. Johns get ready for the new school year!

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THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS DR. DECKARD, DVM FAITH BARRONS LORI ALLEN DIANA BAKER BRUMMER THERESA SCULLY PHOTOGRAPHER MINDY KERR NATURE'S CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY

Mental Health For students

The perfect Bite: South Kitchen in Nocatee

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ARIELLE

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Meteorologist

DERRICK

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Covering Weather and Traffic in St Johns County

When you watch CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax in the morning, you quickly notice a difference between their morning news and everyone else’s. “What you get is a lot more local news instead of fluff,” says morning anchor Phil Amato, who migrated over to Action News Jax from First Coast News a few years ago.

Added long time co-anchor Dawn Lopez, “We understand that mornings are hectic and people want to be informed before they head out the door. We really focus on local coverage so we don’t waste anyone’s time.” It’s a faster paced newscast, with reporters spread out all over the area. “We have more local reporters in the morning because our viewing area is so spread out,” said morning anchor Letisha Bereola. “Having more reporters gives us an opportunity to cover more stories, especially in St Johns County.”

A large ingredient of that local coverage in the morning is weather and traffic. In fact, from 4:30am to 9am, it’s every ten minutes. Action News Jax First Alert Meteorologist Arielle Nixon has been forecasting local weather in the Jacksonville area for over 5 years. “What makes St Johns County unique is the fact that it’s surrounded by water with the Atlantic Ocean to the East and the St Johns River to the West,” said Arielle Nixon.

“With so much water interacting with land, you have the perfect combination for storms.”

Being in the “traffic” business for over 14 years clearly gives Derrick Odom an advantage. Not to mention that he also works part-time for the Florida Department of Transportation. “I’ve been doing this in one form or another for a long time and nothing is more important than getting you the right information quickly,” he says.

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#1 Why Northern St. Johns Schools consistently Lead in School Performance and All Around in the State of Florida by Debbie Gaylord

Friends of ours recently moved to the area and one of the driving factors in choosing St. Johns was the opportunities afforded through our amazing public schools. Northern St. Johns Schools are part of the award-winning St. Johns County Public School District, named by Niche.com and 247Wallst.com as the #1 School District in the state. Many of the most highly regarded schools are located in Northern St. Johns.

What sets St. Johns Apart is often the teachers at these schools who go above and beyond in their dedication to the students.

But the schools are stellar on every level including academic offerings, championship athletics, and a social opportunities through clubs and other extracurricular activities.

Over the years I have had the pleasure of sending my children to SJCPS and have experienced many schools first hand, since one of my children has special needs. Our kids started out at Timberlin Creek and later went to Switzerland Point Middle, then on to Bartram Trail High School. Cunningham Elementary, Switzerland Point Middle & Creekside High School were amazing for high quality special needs teachers and programs.

What sets St. Johns apart is often the teachers at these schools who go above and beyond in their dedication to the students. But the schools are stellar on every level including academic offerings, championship athletics, and a social opportunities through clubs and other extracurricular activities.

According to Florida Department of Education school grades for 2018 (*from a press release from SJCPS): “The elementary schools receiving an “A” are Cunningham Creek Elementary, Durbin Creek Elementary, W.D. Hartley Elementary, Hickory Creek Elementary, R.B. Hunt Elementary, Julington Creek Elementary, Ketterlinus Elementary, Mill Creek Elementary, Ocean Palms Elementary, Palencia Elementary, Picolata Crossing Elementary, PVPV/Rawlings Elementary, Timberlin Creek Elementary and Wards Creek Elementary.

The middle schools with an “A” are Fruit Cove Middle, Alice B. Landrum Middle, Pacetti Bay Middle and Switzerland Point Middle. Liberty Pines, Patriot Oaks and Valley Ridge academies received an “A” as did Bartram Trail, Creekside, Allen D. Nease and Ponte Vedra high schools. St. Johns Virtual School also received an “A”.”

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For our back to school issue we decided to focus on High Schools in northern St. Johns and really examine statistically why they are so amazing.

SCHOOL FAQS Ponte Vedra

has 1629 students and is ranked #24 in the state.

• It was chosen as a national gold medal award winner by US News and World Report.

• Academies: Biotech & Medical Research; International Business, IT • Athletics: Football 96th in state & 1233 Nationally; Lacrosse 5th in state & 67th nationally; Baseball 145th in state and 2504th nationally; Girls Softball: 190th in state and 3821th Nationally; Girls Soccer: 36th in state and 166th nationally.

Creekside

has 2007 students and is ranked #27 in the state.

• It was chosen as a national gold medal award winner by US News and World Report.

• Academies: Engineering & Environmental; Emerging Technologies (Digital Design or Cyber Security) • Athletics: Football 256th in state and 4114th nationally; Lacrosse: 26th State and 497th nationally; Baseball 66th in state and 1147th nationally; Girls Softball: 190th state and 3821th nationally; Girls Soccer 36th state and 166 nationally.

Bartram Trail has 2107 students and is ranked #45th in the State

• It was chosen as a national silver medal award winner by US News and World Report.

• Academies: Vystar; Design (Interior, Fashion & Architecture); AIR FORCE JROTC • Athletics: Football 14th in State and 118th nationally; Lacrosse 35 in state and 632 nationally; Baseball 184th in state and 3129 nationally; Girls Softball 31st in state and 455 nationally; Girls Soccer: 9th in state and 33rd nationally.

Nease

has 2059 students is ranked #81 in the state.

• It was chosen as a national silver medal award winner by US News and World Report.

• Academies: International Baccalaureate; Communications; Engineering; Hospitality & Tourism; NAVY JROTC • Athletics: Football: 138th in state and 1884 nationally; Lacrosse: 11th in state and 266 nationally; Baseball: 168 in state and 2772 nationally; Girls Softball: 131st in state and 2263 nationally; Girls Soccer 12th in state and 46th nationally.

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Summer Movie Review

Taking Us Back to the Summer of 1979

“In 1979 young Donna, Tanya and Rosie graduate from Oxford University -- leaving Donna free to embark on a series of adventures throughout Europe. On her journeys, she makes the acquaintances of Harry, Bill and Sam -- the latter whom she falls in love with, but he's also the man who breaks her heart. In the present day, Donna's pregnant daughter, Sophie, dreams of renovating a taverna while reuniting with her mother's old friends and boyfriends on the Greek island of Kalokairi.” Universal Studios

If you are a super fan of the original Mama Mia, you will enjoy the sequel. Despite a slow and somewhat awkward beginning, it has all the elements: breathtaking scenery, fun ABBA songs and reunions, a familiar story, great lines to inspire and a sad part that promises to make you feel deeply.

In the beginning of the movie young Donna tells her friends, "Life is short, the world is wide. I want to make some memories”.

She goes on to do just that, traveling to the tiny island in Greece where she first met the loves of her life. Sophie connects with her Mom on a spiritual level (The song performed by Amanda Seyfried & Meryl Streep is basically going to make you cry). We meet Donna’s infamous mother played by Cher, a pleasure to see on stage again with her beauty, wit and awesome rendition of ABBA song Fernando. We meet the younger versions of the men Donna loved and her friends who shared the journey (the younger versions are spot on!). Perhaps the

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Lily James who plays a young Donna brings a joie de vivre to the part and is clearly a multi-talented star on the rise.

Was this the best film ever - maybe not but it delivered all I was looking for in a summer prequel and for that I am grateful. The best aspect of this movie was that it was light and brought me joy, a drastic change from all the serious post-apocalyptic, serial killer and murder mystery films I've been watching of late.

If you loved the first Mama Mia and want a night out to laugh and feel happy Mama Mia: Here We Go Again is the perfect selection. You will smile from beginning to end! Keep waiting for that flash mob dance scene - your gonna love it!

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by Theresa Scully, PT, Pilates Instructor President Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy

PILATES

For Tennis Player's

By now I think you realize that I am a huge proponent for Pilates helping with so many ailments. As a physical therapist first, I HERE ARE SOME BENEFITS OF quickly realized benefits of Pilates for my patients. So, you may have PILATES FOR TENNIS: heard that Pilates is good for tennis players. You may ask why? Well, tennis requires powerful bursts of movement through sometimes • Improve Lower Extremity Agility extremes ranges of movement such as when serving, hitting back• Improve LE and UE power hand, and lengthening out for the forehand. And, I’m not just talk• Improve Stamina ing about the shoulder joint, I am also referring to the trunk which • Improve Concentration and Mental Focus moves through intense twisting, side-bending, and various torqued • Improve your stroke positions. The agility required for tennis is also demanding, requiring • Prevent Repetitive stress by muscle control the body to rapidly move side to side, forward and back and this can • Improve muscle imbalances compromise the knees and hips. Moving lightly on the legs prevents • Improve LE flexibility twisting knee and hip injuries. If you are a tennis play or know a ten• Improve shoulder ROM nis player you are well aware of the injuries of the arm such as repeti• Improve core strength to prevent back injuries tive stress of the elbow called tennis elbow. If they coined a medical • Improves body awareness condition on a sport, then you know it must be a common malady suffered by tennis players. Lastly, but certainly not exhaustively, ten- Roger Federer has been seen at the court doing Pilates to nis is a one arm sport. Which places the body at an asymmetrical warm up. Star Andy Murray has also purported Pilates as helping his disadvantage for normal daily activities. game. Elena Baltacha, a British tennis player who practices Pilates has

Now, how does Pilates help? Well, the basis of Pilates is fo- said that Pilates helps with a lot of injury prevention and she would cused movement on a centered and balanced spine (i.e. posture). So, recommend it to anyone. Other tennis player who train with Pilates firstly, it does work out the asymmetries and works on muscle and exercises include Venus Williams, Lindsay Davenport and Martina joint balance. And, ultimately, mechanical engineers whether work- Navratilova. Give it a try. There are many ways to do Pilates: mat, ing with rebar and wood or muscles and joints agree a strong, stable reformer, Barre, physioball, and various apparatus. Start with a Youcenter r is a strong stable structure. As a body “mechanic” that refers Tube video for mat Pilates, 3 times a week for 15-20 minutes and see to the muscular girdle called the core. Movement flows better from how just stretched and strong your body will feel! a strong core and helps prevent overuse injuries and improves your game.

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Teen Acne Myths....

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By Kim McNickle, Center Coordinator at Skin & Body Center

Boys are not different from girls when it comes to skin care! When puberty hits the teen years can be a frustrating time when it comes to skin care. Bodily changes and surges in hormones can cause blackheads, breakouts, and oily skin. Their skin is more prone to break outs in their T- ZONE- forehead, nose and chin areas. Learning how to properly care for skin at this age sets the stage for clear skin now and healthy skin the future.

The more oil and dirt on the skin, the more likely that breakouts will occur. As dead skin cells mix with the oil, they both get trapped in the pores which leads to blackheads and whiteheads. If bacteria is present than pimples and pustules start to form as well. To stop this cycle before it gets out of control, follow the steps below and start caring for your skin right.

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3.A toner and light moisturizer with SPF should be applied after cleansing. Hydration is important to bring balance back to the skin. Just be sure to use a water-based, oil-free moisturizer.

4.Change your pillow case every week or 2-3 times a week. It helps keep your skin from soaking up any dirt and oil that comes from your hair.

5.If you are an athlete, wipe down your face gear DAILY and use face wipes after playing to help keep the face free of dirt, sweat and bacteria.

6.Seek professional advice ….. there are many effective treatments that help combat those breakouts (LED, facials, & peels are a few). A qualified esthetician or in some circumstances, a dermatologist, may need to be consulted.

DON’T

1.PICK, scratch, peel, etc. a pimple! Before acne becomes a problem, act on it early! Don't be embarrassed about seeing an esthetician for skin conditions. It is what they love to do!

2.Assume you know what is best for your skin....follow the directions given to you by the professional. There is a reason why!

3.Over scrubbing and over washing. You never want to have a "squeaky clean" feeling on your skin after using a facial cleanser. If you do, then you have stripped your skin of its protective barrier and potentially causing it to create MORE oil.

Acne can not only be a physical stress for teens, but a very emotional problem as well. Don’t wait to start treatment. Skin care treatment options can be confusing and the number of choices overwhelming. Scheduling a consultation with a trained esthetician can help you navigate this arena and steer you in the right direction for quick results. Dermatologists are the experts at skin diseases and should always be consulted when the acne may be atypical or not responding.

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2018-19 School Calendar

Thursday August 2, 2018 Optional Teacher Planning Day Friday August 3, 2018 Teacher Inservice Day Monday - Thursday August 6, 7, 8, 9, 2018 Teacher Pre-Planning Friday August 10, 2018 Students Report to Class Monday September 3, 2018 Labor Day- Student/Teacher Holiday Friday October 12, 2018 First Quarter Ends Monday October 15, 2018 Teacher Planning Day-Student Holiday

Monday November 12, 2018 Veterans Day - Student/Teacher Holiday Wednesday - Friday November 21-23, 2018 THANKSGIVING BREAK - Student/Teacher Holiday Friday December 21, 2018 Second Quarter/First Semester Ends * Monday - Friday Dec. 24, 2018-Jan. 3, 2019 WINTER BREAK - Student/Teacher Holiday Friday January 4, 2019 Teacher Planning Day-Student Holiday Monday January 7, 2019 Classes Resume for Students/Second Semester Begins Monday January 21, 2019 Martin Luther King Day - Student/Teacher Holiday Friday February 15, 2019 Teacher Inservice Day - Student Holiday Monday February 18, 2019 Presidents Day - Student/Teacher Holiday TBA FSA Writing (Grades 4-10) Thursday March 14, 2019 Third Quarter Ends Friday March 15, 2019 Teacher Planning Day-Student Holiday Monday-Friday March 18-22, 2019 SPRING BREAK - Student/Teacher Holiday Monday March 25, 2019 Classes Resume for Students TBA FSA Testing (Reading, Math & Science) Friday April 19, 2019 Student/Teacher Holiday May 1-24, 2019 EOCs, AP, IB, District Exams Friday May 24, 2019 Last Day for Students*Fourth Quarter Ends Monday May 27, 2019 Memorial Day - Teacher Holiday

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AUGUST calendar August 3rd St. Augustine First Friday Art Walk 5:00-9:00 pm On the first Friday of each month, downtown St. Augustine comes alive with artisans and art lovers alike. Explore the historic city, where art and wine abound. For more information or maps of the artwalk visit: https://www. artgalleriesofstaugustine.com/first-friday-artwalk/

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Shearwater Life 100 Kayak Way, Saint Augustine, Florida 32092 https://www.facebook.com/shearwaterlife/ August 4th Bacon Fest 4-7 pm Do you love bacon? Then you won't want to miss out on all of the bacon foods and bacon inspired cocktails created by the bacon masters at Sheraton Jacksonville! Bacon Fest will take place on the outdoor patio at the Sheraton Jacksonville along with live music, bacon foods, drink specials, and the Bacolympics! Bold City Grill will even be infusing a special bacon beer! Tickets include 9 bacon inspired food samples and 3 bacon inspired cocktail samples. The 1st 100 guests receive tickets for only $15! https://www. starwoodmeeting.com/Book/BaconFest August 11th 11:00 to 1:00 Golf Cart Maintenance Day Thank you Palencia Club for hosting this NasCarts at Palencia "Free" Maintenance day (11am-1pm) for our fellow members. Please register at the Club House or email the pro shop at mcarroll@hampton.golf, to secure your

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August 18th Nocatee Farmer’s Market 10:00am to 1:00pm Nocatee Farmers Markets are grand events and a favorite Ponte Vedra area to-do. To set itself apart from other markets, the Nocatee Farmers Market debuts a unique theme with top notch entertainment every month. Along with fun and interactive themes, markets include over 70 local vendors offering organic produce, herbs, spices, delicious unique foods, crafts, jewelry and more! For the kids- crafts and a bounce house. For the adults, a bar serving beer and wine. Open to the public, Nocatee Farmers Markets are held the third Saturday of each month on the Nocatee Swim Club Green.

August 18th Paint Night at Johns Creek 6:00 to 9:00pm Join us for a mobile paint party at the amenity center in Johns Creek. Register at www.squareup.com/store/danaraedesigns August 18th Honey Bee Festival 10am - 7:00pm We're buzzing with excitement!! Bee Friends Farm is celebrating National Honey Bee Day with our very own Honey Bee Festival!Learn the basics of beekeeping, shop with local vendors and adopt your very own beehive during this all day festival! There will be amazing education speakers throughout the day. Enjoy sessions like Beekeeping 101, Planting for Pollinators, Cooking with Honey and more! This is a free, family-friendly event for the whole family. Grab Learn more about our hives and our honey by following us at Bee Friends Farm! www.beefriendsfarm.com

August 19th Dolphin Paddle on Salt Run 8;30-10:30 am Join Anastasia Watersports and Marineland Dolphin Adventure as we team up to offer a fun-filled interpretive paddle of Salt Run. Our estuarine tidal marsh is teeming with plant and animal life - hop into a kayak, paddle onto Salt Run, and keep an eye for birds, turtles, manatees, and especially dolphins. Anastasia Watersports staff provides illuminating details about our ecosystem and the myriad wildlife that inhabit it. Terran, our dolphin expert from Marineland, will fill you in on fascinating facts about the dolphins that are born, breed, and thrive in our waterway. The event will start with 30 minutes of classroom discussion, followed by 90 minutes of paddling. Come out and enjoy real, undiscovered Florida! $40/person, includes boat rental $25/person, provide your own boat. Please call Anastasia Watersports at (904) 4609111 or send us an email at info@anastasiawatersports.com to make a reservation.

August 24th Ponte Vedra Vs. Nease Football @Nease High School August 24th Bartram Trail vs. Brunswick Football @Bartram Trail High School August 24th - 26th Jacksonville Tattoo Convention A weekend of amazing tattooing, people, art, vendors, parties and much more! Celebrating 14 year of the Jacksonville Tattoo Convention! www.setattoo.com *See Website for times.

August 25th Rick Springfield at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre ‘80s power pop icon Rick Springfield presents the “Best In Show Tour” featuring special guests Loverboy, Greg Kihn and Tommy Tutone. St. Augustine Amphitheatre: 1340 A1A South, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080/ (904) 209-0367 dmarkovits@sjcfl.us www.staugamphitheatre.com/ August 28th Night Market at St. Augustine Amphitheatre 6:00- 9:00pm Meeting the demand for locally-made goods and gifts is the Night Market, taking place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 9pm on the grounds of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre! The Night Market showcases over 70 vendors specializing in handmade crafts and goods and features fantastic dinner options and live entertainment! The Night Market is open to the public with free admission and free parking! Wild Shiners will be playing live from the Front Porch so plan to stay the evening!

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I don’t know about you but I’ve been looking for a fun brunch place that is close by and has great food. Well I think I found it at South Kitchen! They are not a buffet type of brunch place but they offer so many choices for breakfast and lunch (brunch) that you don’t even miss the buffet. The cool thing is that they do offer their unlimited Mimosas, Poinsettias (champagne and cranberry juice) and Bloody Mary’s that are often seen at those brunch buffets. But the difference is at South Kitchen you don’t have to choose just one… you can mix and match! Have one of each or more! Their Bloody Mary is a homemade mix which is full of spices along with a smoky flavor that I thought went nicely with one of their breakfast bowls.

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by Diana Baker Brummer

Diana Baker Brummer, CSW-RI is the owner of Good Mental Health Counseling & Coaching in Julington Creek.goodmentalhealthllc.com

Excitement is in the air as our children, teachers, and staff prepare to return to school for the 2018-2019 school year. But as excitement builds, anxiety can build as well. Social and academic pressures weigh heavily on our students as they attempt to do it all: participate in sports, maintain good grades, spend time with friends and family, and give back to their communities. Even the most adept students can feel anxiety in anticipation of the new school year ahead.

What can we, as parents and caregivers, do to support our students so they have the best possible back-to-school experience?

1. Create a routine. With so much change occurring

at the beginning of a new school year, it is more important than ever to create stability and predictability at home. Implement a routine that works for your family and do your best to stick to that routine.

Hungry, tired, stressed out kids (and parents) can't perform their best.

Eating healthy meals at predictable times, getting adequate sleep, and making room for some unstructured "down time" each day allows each of us to function and perform better.

2. Keep calm. Children imitate what they see. If we, as

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Model calmness whenever possible because getting angry, upset, and frustrated only makes anxiety worse.

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Also, of course. Resist the urge to vent frustration and opt to teach at a more opportune time instead.

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A Message From The Vet Diabetes in Pets: More Common Than You Think

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Diabetes mellitus affects one in 308 dogs and one in 230 cats, yet pet diabetes is often underdiagnosed. Understanding diabetic symptoms for your pets is critical – especially since diabetes left untreated can be fatal in dogs and cats. The good news is that with proper monitoring, treatment, and diet and exercise, diabetic pets can lead long and happy lives.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus is a condition in both dogs and cats that results in a lack of insulin production by the pancreas. Insulin is responsible for taking glucose in our bloodstream and converting it into usable energy. A lack of insulin results in a high blood sugar which causes the body to not be able to use the fuel and results in the clinical signs described below.

What pets are at risk?

Diabetes in dogs and cats can occur at any age. However, diabetic dogs are usually diagnosed at roughly 7-10 years of age. Most diabetic cats are older than 6 years of age. Diabetes occurs in female dogs twice as often as male dogs. Certain breeds of dogs may be predisposed to diabetes and obesity is a significant risk factor.

What are the signs of diabetes in pets?

Noticing the early signs of diabetes is the most important step in taking care of your pet. If you see any of the following signs, your pet should be examined by a veterinarian. The earlier the diagnosis, the better chance your pet may have for a longer and healthier life.

•Excessive water drinking and increased urination •Weight loss, even though there may be an increased appetite •Decreased appetite

•Cloudy eyes (especially in dogs) •Chronic or recurring infections (including skin infections and urinary infections) How is diabetes diagnosed and treated?

The diagnosis is confirmed by your veterinarian by finding consistent hyperglycemia and glucose in the urine. Although a diagnosis of diabetes is often relatively straightforward, your veterinarian may run additional blood tests to rule out other medical conditions seen in older pets. A urine culture might be recommended to rule out a urinary tract infection.

Once the diagnosis is confirmed, your veterinarian will prescribe an initial dose and type of insulin for your pet. Insulin cannot be given orally – it must be given by injection under the skin at home either once or twice daily. Your veterinarian may periodically need to adjust your pet’s treatment regimen based on the results of monitoring. Dietary recommendations are an important part of treatment.

Successful treatment of diabetes requires regular examinations, blood and urine tests, and monitoring.

Because older dogs and cats are more likely to develop age-related diseases or conditions, some of which could be confused with diabetes, regular examinations by a veterinarian can keep your pet healthy and detect problems before they become severe.

In addition, diabetic pets should be monitored for longterm complications such as cataracts, which commonly develop in diabetic dogs and cats. Other problems that can occur include hind leg weakness due to low blood potassium (hypokalemia), high blood pressure (hypertension), or lower urinary tract infections.

Diabetic dogs and cats can live long and healthy lives with proper management and veterinary care. If you notice any changes in your pet’s behavior or weight, consult your veterinarian right away.

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