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741 18th Ave, Central Richmond 2+ bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car parking Top Floor Edwardian hits MLS for only $949,000
[Update: SOLD for $1,200,000]
Do you know how much more home you could buy if you just took a look outside of the Mission, Noe, NOPA, Cole Valley, Inner Sunset, or Pacific Heights neighborhoods? Wonder no more, and come visit my newest listing at 741 18th Ave in San Francisco's Central Richmond District.
Listed at $949,000 this exquisite Top Floor Edwardian 2 bedroom plus sunroom (easily used as 3rd bedroom or office), 1.5 bath luxury residence has it all in a location ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, or urban dwellers alike. Perhaps the last area in San Francisco where you can get a "deal", this flat features beautiful hardwood floors, formal living room w/ wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, original gum wood details, designer kitchen w/ CaesarStone counters, Bertazzoni range, breakfast area, in unit stackable Washer & Dryer, tons of natural light, views to Marin headlands, lots of closet space, additional deeded storage, landscaped yard, and 2 car parking. Half block to Golden Gate Park, and 5 minutes to Ocean Beach. Easy access to Marin, Napa, Peninsula & Downtown. Multiple public transit options, and front row seats to Outside Lands. Your friends will be asking to visit you all the time.
I will be holding this home open on Sunday 4/27 from 1-4pm, Monday 4/28 from 5:30-7:00pm, Tuesday 4/29 from 11-12:30pm, Thursday 5/1 (My birthday, so come say Happy Birthday to me) 5:30-7pm, Sunday 5/4 from 1-4pm, and by appointment all week. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you, or anyone you know, would like to get in for a closer look.
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|When should I strart treatment?
Jul 1, 2007
Hello Doc,
With CD4 at 389 and VL at 45,000 Would you start treatment? It is very puzzling since some people recommend early treatment while others stick to the guidelines. How do I decide, what would you do had I been your patient?
Response from Dr. Pierone
Hello, and thanks for posting.
The reason that it is puzzling is simply because we don't have all the pieces to the puzzle yet. We don't have definitive data to precisely inform treatment decisions, and specifically to tell us when antiretroviral therapy should be started. So in the absence of definitive data, we are left with opinion, and opinions are like noses, everyone has one. Consensus guidelines are based on the premise that if you get some of the smartest and most knowledgeable noses together, they can make prudent recommendations based on the most up-to-date information.
So, if you were my patient, I would refer you to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) treatment guidelines for adolescents and adults with HIV infection at this link.
After you had a chance to read this 113 page document we could then reconvene and review the pros and cons of early initiation of antiretroviral therapy. Then, based on your personal health history, and your synthesis of the information, in a shared decision making model we would decide whether you wanted to go on therapy now or wait.
I hope this information helps and best of luck to you!
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One-Eyed Cat: Northern European (Germanic, Celtic and Slavic) Paganism
Teaching safer seidhr (Norse trance work) practice, working with the Gods and spirits. We'll also explore the wider Eurasian influences on central and northern European religion, including Norse, Slavic, Celtic, Baltic, Siberian, Mediterranean and ancient Indo-European beliefs and discuss how to apply them to contemporary practice.
Odin: A Vision of the Yule King
A past December:
It's the season of mistletoe and holly, when bells are ring-jing-jing-a-ling and the year-round Northern outdoor signs that say, "Beware of Falling Ice" finally have meaning. The night is hushed in a way it only gets when there is a blanket of snow, on the eve before a holiday, when everything is closed. Snuggled in a hotel room in upstate New York, red and blue-foil snowflakes covering presents gleam out of the corner of my eye, while real ones slowly fall, dancing over the parking lot.
It's almost midnight. Drowsy with hot cider, lying on my husband's chest and listening to his heartbeat, there's nowhere else I'd rather be…
I feel, rather than hear, the Yule King's call at first: a pull like I'm standing in a river, and then his voice flows across my mind.
"Come, Sister…. Come."
He calls out to me tenderly, but with insistence, close but yet so far, a cold-hushed voice across the snows. But I am warm and happy in my love's arms; I do not seek wisdom tonight, nor adventure. I do not want to make this journey now. I tell the Yule King this, as gently as I can. And to my surprise… he tells me to come to him later—
A Vision of the Yule King
Radiant like the returning sun, his armor gleams warmly against the dazzling brilliance of a snowy, moonlit hillside. No mortal ever wore such armor, so elegantly curved and shaped to his body, intricately fitted with enamel ornamenting a restive horse. Long hair spills over his shoulders, darker than the seasoned ash pole in his hand, the gray winter-bare trunk of Yggdrasil rising at his back. A holly crown rings his black hair, gleaming with stars. He holds Gungnir, his sacred spear, and a sword hangs naked in his other hand, but nothing in him speaks of violence— his merry eyes, the tenderness of his smile, radiates joy.
"Bless me," he asks.
I hesitate, at first, not knowing by which of His many names to name him. To bless a God is not something to be done lightly, and I am mortal.
So I reach up and put my hands on his broad shoulders and say the things that come to mind, thinking of how Skadhi once blessed me, and pray they are enough. Poetry does not flow from my tongue; the words do not come unbidden, as if remembered by my soul; they are carefully shaped, all that I can think that he would need:
'I bless you, Ingvi.
I bless you as King and Husband and Lover.
I bless you to lead Gods and wights and men
I bless you to succeed'
'I bless that your sword grant both life and death;
I bless you to be wise and just.'
'I bless you to be brave and loving. And to be loved in return.
I bless you with strength, courage and mercy,
And I bless you with my love, Ingvi:
Lord of Gods,
and wights,
and men…'
He hands me his sword to bless, and I kiss it on the flat, near the hilt, where the runes are deeply carved. I lean up to kiss him (for Freyr is very tall), throwing an arm around his neck, and kiss his armored chest— a kiss farewell, good luck before he leaves, but I know he will return.
He smiles and asks me to bless him one last time, hefting Gungnir and gazing up at its bronze tip, blazing like the rising sun.
I do, calling him Odin, for Odin he is as well, God of ecstasy and leader of hosts.
And then he bids me farewell, thanking me with a deep, satisfied sigh.
"Enjoy the morrow," he says (for it's still night, and the eve of the holiday, and he has been, this whole time, so elegantly formal in his half of this ancient ritual, and patient with me).
And in a shimmer of sunlight on a stream, of day on snow, of firelight winking on gold, he's gone.
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This happened one year while I was traveling, when the state of New York was all covered in snow, when the shutting down of the outside world for the winter holidays (the hotel was nearly empty) and the quiet rhythm of the weather lent itself to trance. I've been meaning to paint what I saw for a long while, and finally finished this during Yule.
Rarely do we consider that Odin has not always been the Old Man… and might not always be. Linguistically and by symbolism, he is related to Lugh/Llew Llaw Gyffes, a Celtic God of bards, skilled crafts, and the shining heat of the sun, father of Cú Chulainn-- and a young warrior king bearing quite a similar spear.
s a God related to both the winter season and the sun, he makes a very fine pagan Yule King.
I invite you to do your own research here, including the many names by which Odin is known in the Eddas and his frequent romantic and other exploits far more appropriate to a younger man than a grizzled, one-eyed, iron-haired warrior. The work of Norse and Comparative mythology scholars such as Hilda Ellis Davidson and Jan Puhvel help.
Background on the symbolism of this painting can be found on my website, here. Cross-posted to staffandcup.com/yule-king
See also:
- A Winter Solstice Prayer to Ingvi-Freyr the Yule King
- Love in Norse myth: Freyr and the wooing of Gerda in Skirnismal
- Belenus: Drawing Down the Celtic Sky God on Beltane
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This is just plain disgusting..........
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/01/17/email_scams/Advance-fee fraudsters are attempting to dupe computer users into thinking they are in line to receive money from a jailed Russian oil tycoon via an aggressive new spam campaign.
The spam email poses as a message from the personal secretary of billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky and offers recipients a cool $8m providing they'll "help transfer" around $40m of Khodorkovsky's fortune. Khodorkovsky, the former CEO of Russian oil firm Yukos, is serving an eight-year jail sentence for tax and fraud offences.
UK-based security firm Sophos warns that the scam emails might be used as a ploy to entice users into handing over details of their bank accounts as a prelude to possible identity fraud, as well as stringing people along in a attempt to get get to hand over bogus advance fees for money that never materialises.
"Originally we saw the scammers sending their messages about Khodorkovsky in Russian, but now they are spreading their wings and sending their scam emails all around the world in English," said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos. "The notoriety of the case against the Yukos CEO has made his fame a prime target for exploitation by internet criminals."
The email con-trick is the latest of many 419 scams. While such frauds remain common, let's not forget less elaborate frauds are also in circulation. Last week pond-dwelling scumbags crafted a scam that exploited sympathy over the recent mining accident in Sago, West Virginia to bilk sympathetic marks for money. These centred on fraudulent emails purporting to be from a doctor treating Randal McCloy, the sole survivor of the incident. The email describes the condition of the survivor and the amount of money that is needed for a full recovery in an attempt to get people to hand over their readies.
The message reads in part: "We need your generous financial assistance to our beloved citizen, brother and friend Mr. Randal McCloy to enable him to undergo all the surgical operations and medical treatments that will cost several millions of dollars in saving his life and bringing him to his normal state of life." (This is the part that rankles......... )
Once again, where tragedy strikes, scammers and virus writers are not far behind. The FBI Pittsburgh is investigating the scam, working with other law enforcement and private industry partners to identify the people responsible for the despicable ruse which, based on past form, doesn't come as too much of a surprise. Previous email scams have been themed around the Tsunami disaster in Asia of December 2004 and, more recently, Hurricane Katrina and terrorist bombings in London.
In a statement on the latest scam, the FBI said: "Computer users are strongly urged not to open or respond to unsolicited emails of any kind. Furthermore, emails requesting personal information or soliciting funds should be thoroughly verified for their legitimacy before responding." ®
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Sprint Classic Report, Oct. 29
by, October 28th, 2012 at 06:36 PM (1473 Views)
Fantastic time had as per usual at this fun meet. I had a first half bad/second half very good meet.
50 free split in 100 free, epic fail
The starter held us forever ... Had a poor breakout but then motored along ... until .. I only got half of one foot on the wall and lost all momentum. I just cruised the rest of the length and hopped out. I was disappointed as I wanted to crank a fast 50, but I've never been a huge fan of bulkhead turns (though I've never screwed up this badly). I also think the 50 free is not a great first event. I seem to swim it better after I've gotten the cobwebs out. Live and learn, and crap happens. No big deal.
50 breast split in 100, 33.6
Meh. I got off the blocks very fast, but didn't have my best underwater and had to float to the surface. Then I was so preoccupied with the next pullout that I forgot to keep my head down. So the second 25 was icky. I know I can go faster.
Teen Fort was in the same heat. She insisted on taking her 100 out in 32.9 to make sure I did not think I was an evil stroker. She will likely make TT in that event based on last years rankings.
I decided to pause and regroup and refuel at this point. It also seemed more fun to swim the 50 back later next to my speedy friend Susan. Masters perogative. There was a break around this point and I hopped in and did a couple backstroke starts as I hadn't done any in warm up. Jazz Hands, who hasn't swum at all lately, hopped in and did an AFAP 50 from a push in a brief. Teen Fort got him at 23.3. His low volume approach seems to work for him!
Also video'd Teen Fort winning the 50 breast, where she declared she had a "sexy start." I think many PV folk were entertained having a very extroverted 18 year old on deck.
50 back, 27.8
I was hoping, ideally, to crank a high 27 and so was very happy with the time. Last year at the Sprint Classic, I went a 28.2. I took 15 & 16 kicks by 25 pursuant to the race plan. I was told I was right at 15m on the start and a foot short on the second 25. Teen Fort video'd this race for me. I heard her scream "Go Mom" before the start, which really made me smile.
Here's the vid:
I could have taken one more SDK on the second 25!
Battle of the Drop Dead Sprinters, 1st, cumulative time of 52.21
Getting a bit tired by this point. So I was really shocked that I pulled off my four fastest 25s EVER during 8 years of competing in this event including with tech suits. I needed to go faster this year too bc there were some fast times thrown down by the other female sprinter beasts. I felt like I had great blasto fast off the blocks starts with good distance. My plyometric focus seems to have transformed my forward starts in the last year or so. They were such a glaring weakness for a few years.
25 fly, 1st
Last year 13.30. This year 12.30. WTH?! I must have messed up last year? I had a great start here, but a subpar breakout. Still, seems very quick.
25 back, 1st
Last year, 13.45. This year, 13.06. I totally flat backed the start. But still got away quickly and took my usual 15 kicks and stuck the finish.
25 breast, 2nd behind Teen Fort of course
Last year, 15.79. This year, 15.24. I had maybe my best start of the meet in this race. Teen Fort had to come from behind to preserve her family evil stroke domination. My stroke felt much better than in the previous 50. I will have to chant head down before future breaststroke races.
25 free, 1st:
Last year, 12.25. This year, 11.61. Another great start, a little glidey at the finish. I think this bodes well for a fast 50 free in the future. Well, assuming I can execute a flip turn.
So all in all a pretty good meet despite some early technical difficulties. I'm pleased to have this much speed early in the season.
More fun and beers had at Speedo's after party. I think my shoulders will feel mashed up later from all the starts. I may beg Mr. Fort for a back rub.
Storm coming. 70 MPH winds expected. I really really hope we don't lose power, but it seems likely. School is already cancelled Monday and Tuesday much to the delight of my kids.


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Taylor Carpet One Tunnel to Towers Run 2017
For the second year in a row, Taylor Carpet One Floor & Home, organized a Stephen Siller Foundation's Tunnel to Towers 5k Run & Walk in Fort Myers, FL.
The funds raised at the run go towards the Building for America's Program. Carpet One Floor & Home® is proud to partner with Building for America's Bravest™ to provide custom-designed smart homes that allow catastrophically injured heroes returning home to live more independently, improving the quality of their daily lives.
John Taylor, owner of Taylor Carpet One Floor & Home, is very proud to be a part of the program and said, "The event was a success and the credit really goes to my daughter Lauren (the race coordinator) who did a great job! We had a date change because of Hurricane Irma, which we thought would affect us, but our final fundraising numbers are double what we did last year. For me, this organization is such a great group that everyone easily relates to and gets behind. I did not serve in the military, but this organization has given me and my family a way to serve the ones who protect us everyday (First responders and our veterans)! I also have so much respect for the Siller family for what they have done and what they continue to do every day."
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Havana Corner: Cohiba's 40th Anniversary Smoke Revealed
- March 3, 2006 |
"It will be the most exclusive and the most expensive cigar in the world," said Juan Giron, the deputy manager of marketing for Habanos S.A., the global marketing and distribution company for Cuban cigars. French humidor maker Elie Bleu produced the modern humidor of ebony, bone and skate skin. The cigar size -- called Behike -- was produced at Cohiba's mother factory, El Laguito. Roller Norma Fernandez Sastre made all of the 4,000 cigars for the project. She was the original roller for the special double robustos made for the 30th anniversary of Cohiba.
The Behike measures 7 1/2 inches long by 52 ring gauge. (Check our cigar forum to see who won our contest to guess the new size.) "It is a fusion of the two of the most popular sizes of Cohiba, the Lanceros and the Siglo VI," added Giron during a news conference this morning at El Laguito. The cigar was made only for this humidor and will not be available commercially in another form.
According to Osmar León the factory manager of El Laguito, Behike is a blend of the middle range of Cohiba. It is a mix of tobacco with an average of five years of age. The wrappers come from the farms of some of the best growers in the Pinar del Río, Cuba's finest tobacco growing region. Growers Alejandro Robaina, Pancho Cuba and Antonio Maria Paz supplied their best wrappers from two years ago.
Roller Fernandez Sastre told me the day before the press event that "the blend is a little stronger than the normal Cohiba blend." A sample of the cigar fell into my hands from other sources on the island, and I can say that the cigar is a blockbuster. It's full bodied with loads of tobacco, cedar and mineral character, which is a benchmark for the best of Cohiba, but it suffers from being freshly made. So the flavors were slightly disjointed. This is a cigar that needs to be aged for many, many years. It will inevitably become a modern legend like the special humidor made for Cohiba's 30th anniversary. (I had scored the latter 100 points.)
The 40th anniversary humidors are numbered from 1 to 100, and every cigar includes a secondary band with "Behike" printed on it as well as a number from 1 to 4,000. Humidor buyers may also have their names etched in a plaque on the lid.
|Juan Giron (left), Habanos S.A. commercial director Manuel Garcia (center) and Osmar León answer questions at a press conference.
Habanos agents were already taking orders for the new humidor. Max Gutmann, the Mexican agent for Cuban cigars, said he had five confirmed orders. "But I have no idea how many humidors I will receive," he fumed.
Added Giron, "The demand will obviously be more than the supply."
This means only one thing: the Behike humidor will most likely double or triple in price over the next couple of years. The 30th anniversary humidors are already worth many times their original price. They now sell for about $30,000 a box at auction.
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2006 Buick Lucerne ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
New flagship delivers elegance, ride, handling.
Buick is overhauling its lineup and the Lucerne is the second new car, following last year's introduction of the LaCrosse. In keeping with tradition, the 2006 Buick Lucerne is positioned as an affordable entry-level full-size luxury car. The Lucerne replaces the LeSabre and the Park Avenue, which are no longer being made.
Buick says the V6 models compete with the Toyota Avalon and Lexus ES 330, and likes to compare the V8 models with the Infiniti M and Lexus GS, which cost much more than the top of the line Lucerne CXS. In any case, we found the new Lucerne to be a plush, highly competent full-size sedan at a compelling price.
Buick's new flagship sedan boasts clean lines suggestive of fine German sedans, while maintaining Buick traditions. Inside, it's elegant and comfortable and easy. Underway, the Lucerne is smooth and quiet, but its steering is precise and it handles winding roads with aplomb. These are benefits of a new chassis and structure the Lucerne shares with the all-new 2006 Cadillac DTS. The DTS and Lucerne represent GM's new, full-size, front-wheel-drive luxury sedans.
The most enjoyable of the new Buicks is the Lucerne CXS with its Magnetic Ride Control, a sports suspension developed for the Corvette and Cadillac XLR that further improves handling. Yet we might opt for the Lucerne CXL V6, a very enjoyable car to drive, with agile handling and plenty of performance.
The 2006 Buick Lucerne is offered in three trim levels. All come standard with a comprehensive list of safety features including six airbags that include a dual-stage driver's bag and a dual depth front passenger bag. Traction control, anti-lock brakes, and a tire pressure monitor are standard on all models. OnStar comes standard with the first year of Safe and Sound service; OnStar operators will dispatch rescue crews if your airbag deploys and you don't respond to calls.
The CX ($26,265) comes standard with the V6 engine cloth seats for five people, a power driver's seat, power windows, power door locks, manually operated heating and air conditioning, AM/FM/CD with six speakers and steering wheel audio controls, cruise control, remote keyless entry, 16-inch aluminum wheels. Six-passenger seating is available by ordering the front bench seat ($250). The optional Comfort and Convenience package ($450) includes features an electrochromic rearview mirror, Universal Home Remote, illuminated visors with vanity mirrors, intermittent front wipers with RainSense, and body-colored outside power, heated, mirrors. The Driver Confidence Package ($595) includes rear park assist, remote vehicle start and theft alarm.
The CXL upgrades with leather seats (for five or six passengers), a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power passenger's seat, and dual-zone automatic climate control. The Comfort and Convenience package comes standard. The CXL also comes with 17-inch painted aluminum wheels and slightly firmer suspension tuning. The CXL is available with the V6 ($28,265) or V8 ($30,265). The CXL V8 comes with firmer suspension damping and GM's magnetic assist steering system. To help maintain better control in adverse conditions GM's StabiliTrak electronic stability control system is available as an option on the CXL V8 model ($495).
The CXS ($35,265) comes standard with the V8, 18-inch wheels, StabiliTrak, and Magnetic Ride Control for sportier handling. CXS also has upgraded leather seats with eight-way power seats with memory for driver and front passenger. The CXS also features a nine-speaker, 280-watt Harman Kardon audio system with XM Satellite Radio.
Options for the Lucerne include heated/cooled front seats; factory-installed remote start; Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist; rain-sensing windshield wiper system; the first heated windshield washer fluid application in its class; six-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability; and a DVD-based navigation system.
There is no mistaking the Lucerne for anything other than a Buick. The Lucerne has a handsome appearance with a good stance thanks to its long wheelbase and wide track. The classic Buick waterfall grill blends in well with the large integrated headlamps. The side profile, with its steeply raked windshield, is reminiscent of several recently introduced European sedans such as the VW Passat and Audi A6. The rear of the Lucerne features a high trunk line with nicely integrated tail lamps.
Chrome trim is kept to a minimum. The only stylistic link to Buicks of old are the small portholes on each side of the front fenders. They are also the only clue to what's under the hood: the V6-powered Lucerne gets three portholes on each side while V8-powered models get four on each side. (They are not functional, however.).
The Buick Lucerne is built on the same platform as the Cadillac DTS, also new for 2006. That means the Lucerne benefits from the newest techniques for building a quiet luxury car.
These include hydroformed frame rails for a stiffer body and use of laminated steel with plenty of sound deadening material placed in strategic locations. Buick engineers shaped the outside of the door mirrors to lessen wind noise. Laboratory test results show that the Lucerne is quieter than a Lexus ES 330 and this was evident in a back-to-back driving comparison.
Much like the exterior, the Lucerne's interior is cleanly designed with just enough touches of wood and chrome trim to make it luxurious without being too opulent. The dashboard is fairly traditional in design with a smallish instrument pod containing three round gauges in front of the steering wheel.
The center stack with large knobs for operating the climate control and audio system is located high up for easy access.
Six airbags provide plenty of protection in a crash. Along with the Cadillac DTS, the Lucerne gets the first ever application of a dual-depth passenger airbag. It has two sections; a smaller section deploys in a less severe crash or if the passenger is small or seated nearer the dashboard. In a bad crash or if the passenger is not wearing their seat belt the full bag deploys for maximum effect.
For those who need seating for six, Buick continues to offer a traditional front bench seat in all but the performance CXS model. Most people opt for front bucket seats, which provide a good level of comfort and have an armrest in the center console.
Rear-seat passengers are well taken care of with good headroom and excellent leg room. The long wheelbase also allows for a wider opening rear door with almost no intrusion from the wheel well, making it easy to get in and out of the car.
Driving Impression
We sampled three different levels of the all-new 2006 Buick Lucerne over the course of several hours, winding among the vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley just north of Santa Barbara, California. The mid-range Lucerne CXL is expected to be the most popular model, and we spent most of our time in a CXL V8.
Overall, the Lucerne proved to be a spirited car along the not always smooth roads, even at high speeds. The Lucerne handled with aplomb, exhibiting no wallowing or causing any untoward moments. A rigid chassis is the key to balance sharp handling with a smooth ride, and the new Lucerne really delivers.
The Lucerne's ride is excellent, thanks to the long wheelbase and stiff body structure. In back-to-back driving along a stretch of less than perfect road, we found the Lucerne's ride quality comparable to that of the benchmark 2006 Toyota Avalon. Buick loyalists who are used to a cushy ride will not complain about the Lucerne. It might be stiffer than they are used to but it's still plenty smooth enough. And the steering is precise and responsive.
The CXS features GM's Magnetic Ride Control, a sports suspension designed to enhance overall ride performance. Magnetic Ride Control uses magnetically charged particles suspended in a synthetic fluid to continuously adjust the fluid's viscosity to varying road surfaces and driving characteristics. The system, which first appeared on the sporty Cadillac XLR and then the Corvette, delivers a quicker response than conventional valve-damping systems. We tried a CXS with the system and found it did handle better but not significantly.
Indeed, when we tried a CXL V6 we were pleasantly surprised at just how well it performed. With the lighter V6, the CXL seemed more agile on twisty roads and the front end felt a bit lighter. The V6 models also suffer less from torque steer, a slight tugging felt through the steering wheel when turning and accelerating at the same time.
So which model? If you don't require instant power when accelerating away from traffic lights or merging onto freeways, the V6 model is probably a better bet because it costs less and gets better fuel economy. We were pleased with its performance. However, GM's excellent StabiliTrak electronic stability control system is available with the V8 models, which improves driving control by reducing the chance of skidding. StabiliTrak is well worth having.
The all-new Buick Lucerne is an attractive near-luxury car offering looks, features, quality and value. If you like a modern comfortable ride with competent road manners, the Lucerne, with either a V6 or V8 engine, is well worth consideration. It also comes with a longer warranty (4 yrs/50,000 miles) than Buick has offered in the past. It is warranted as Buick has been doing quite nicely in J.D. Power and Associates studies recently.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie files this report from Santa Barbara, California.
Model Lineup
Buick Lucerne CX ($26,265); CXL V6 ($28,265); CXL V8 ($30,265); CXS ($35,265).
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Buick Lucerne CXL V8 ($30,265).The Buick Lucerne is an affordable entry-level full-size luxury car. It is a plush, highly competent full-size sedan at a compelling price. The Lucerne is offered in three trim levels: CX, CXL, and CXS. All come standard with a comprehensive list of safety features including six airbags that include a dual-stage driver's bag and a dual depth front passenger bag. Traction control, anti-lock brakes, and a tire pressure monitor are standard on all models. OnStar comes standard with the first year of Safe and Sound service. The CX comes standard with the 197 hp 3.8-liter V-6 engine. The CXL is available with the V6 or 275 hp 4.6-liter V-8. The CXS comes standard with the V8. Both engines come mated to a four-speed automatic transmission standard. The Buick Lucerne is fully redesigned for 2006.
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Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 launched
See also BikeRadar's Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 group review.
It's been a busy year for Shimano with the launch of new entry-level road Sora and Tourney groupsets and electronic Alfine hub gearing, not to mention three new mountain bike groups – but it looks like they may have left the best till last. Officially unveiled today is a new 11-speed version of their flagship Dura-Ace road groupset
Shimano have given their top mechanical group a ground-up reworking for 2013, not just an extra sprocket on the cassette. We had the chance to try it out for ourselves at Team Sky's European service course base in Kortrijk, Belgium with team riders Alex Dowsett and Michael Barry, who were both instrumental in the development of the new group.
Dura-Ace 9000 has already been used in competition at the Tour of Romandie, in its raw finish prototype stage. We were allowed to ride prototype revision two – as close to the final product as it gets, with only the hood covers and small cosmetic details to be refined.
Shimano Dura-Ace (courtesy: Shimano)
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Shimano's stated aim with the new Dura-Ace was to make it "more stylish, with better ergonomics, better shifting, better braking and easier setup". To achieve this, they've re-engineered every component. While weight wasn't the main focus of the redesign, Dura-Ace 9000 comes in 90g lighter, too, at 1,965g, compared to 2,055g for Dura-Ace 7900.
Tim Gerrets, Shimano's European product manager, explained the goals of the new group. "We aimed to make the shifting feel more precise and improve the braking in both terms of out-and-out power and modulation and feel, especially when riding on the hoods," he said. "Professionals are comfortable riding in the drops constantly but committed sport riders tend to spend most of their time on the hoods so our ergonomics need to be optimised for this too."
Shimano are never short on buzzwords so expect to hear plenty of mentions of 'Vivid' shifting and 'control-confidence-concentration' when the group finally arrives in shops.
Team Sky's Alex Dowsett has been running the new 11-speed Dura-Ace on his Pinarello Dogma2 all season
All-new shifters
The new shifter body emulates the shape of the Dura-Ace Di2 hood and is smaller in diameter than the outgoing mechanical shifter. Shimano claim this makes for a more comfortable grip from the hoods, which are made from a new dual compound rubber.
The brake lever blade has a new scalloped curve and prominent ridge. We found this offered more feel from the drops than before, and a much more positive feel from the hoods. Being able to control and feed-in braking with the smallest of inputs takes a little adjustment but we came away mightily impressed with just how much this element had improved.
The new brake lever shape has a more friendly feel from the hoods
Gear shifting is where the ST-9000 really scores, though. If we're honest, the last generation of Dura-Ace just didn't live up to the name. The light action of the shift was good but sluggish front derailleur performance and a woolly feel just didn't cut it for us. Shimano's engineers explained that they wanted to retain the lightness of Dura-Ace 7900 (check) but revisit the snappy shift performance of the 7800 series.
To achieve this they've reduced the lever stroke of both the shifters and mechs. The result, according to Shimano, is that the large lever now shifts 47 percent quicker. By simplifying the cable routing through the body they've managed to decrease friction here by 20 percent, too. And you can add to that a claimed 30 percent reduction in the effort required to ship the chain across the sprockets.
Routing in the shifter body has been simplified to reduce friction
Out on the road the new 9000 series felt like an old friend. It's incredibly light to get things moving, and the reduced lever sweep is welcome too, especially when trying to skip across gears when stomping over Belgian pave at 25mph+. What really impressed, though, was the positive feel of the shifts, with a defined mechanical click as the chain drops into place. Dura-Ace now feeds back just the right right amount of info to let you know that it's moving across the block efficiently.
Front derailleur changes
The front mech uses a different cable pull ratio to before, and has a radical new shape, with a taller profile to increase leverage. Unlike the new SRAM Red front mech, Shimano have retained the trim ability, though it now works in the reverse of previous models.
The mech shifts out and has a further trim setting outside of the normal range. This means more care is required when setting up (and by 'care' we mean reading the instructions) but the drivetrain will more readily accept angled chainlines. We happily ran a 53/25-tooth combination over the pave with no chain rub noise and without dropping the chain when quickly skipping through the sprockets in either ring.
The new front mech has a longer pivot, creating a lighter and shorter shifting action
True dual-pivot brakes
The biggest change to Dura-Ace, and perhaps the most needed, is to the brakes. Out goes Shimano's long-standing dual-pivot design, where the mounting bolt doubles as the second pivot for the brake arms. In comes a new design that relies on two parallel pivots that sit either side of the brake body, with the mounting bolt on a plate affixed to the back.
The pivoting arms give a more equal pull – those of you familiar with the classic U-brake design will see some similarities. Top-end power and braking feel are improved by use of a clever roller cam and the fact that the brake's pivots are now closer to the rim. Cable routing remains to the side, as with previous models, but the cam design means the left and right arms offer equal pull and power.
The new brake has a pivot on each side of the wheel, with the central bolt now only used for attachment purposes
The switch to a dual-pivot design has allowed Shimano to create a direct mount variant where the mounting bolt and plate are removed and replaced with mount bolts at each of the pivots. An aero-optimised version is on the way with a repositioned cable stop arm for time trial and triathlon bikes. Named BR-9010 its also loses the quick-release mechanism for a stealthier shape but will be shipped with a new inline cable quick-release. Shimano say it's already being used in the ProTour, so look out for it on Trek's latest bikes as ridden by Radioshack.
Shimano's claimed figures for the standard BR-9000 brake are of a 20 percent improvement in out-and-out power. This doesn't surprise us, as the old brakes left plenty of room for improvement. On the road we didn't have any moments where emergency stopping was required. What was immediately apparent was that the brake action has a brilliant subtlety, requiring only the smallest of inputs to control your speed, and that feel through the lever is impressively progressive.
What really impressed is just how early the braking comes in, with very little inert lever movement before the brake starts to act. Again this meant some adjustment to the 'new way' but once we had a few miles under our belt riding in close quarters it soon became second nature.
The slotted part at the bottom of the cable stop stem houses a clever roller cam to increase leverage
We spoke to Alex Dowsett of Team Sky about the braking as he's been involved in the development of the group and has used the brakes throughout his early season racing (prior to his crash and subsequent broken elbow at the Three Days of West Flanders (Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen) in early March. "The biggest difference is the brakes," he said. "It's allowed me to outbrake other riders leading into corners. That makes it easy to hold your position, even gain a few, and gives much more confidence too."
One chainset to rule them all
One of the most obvious visual changes is the new chainset, which has just four arms instead of the previous five. These aren't positioned symmetrically as you might expect, but instead in the optimum position to support and stiffen the chainrings where needed at the most power-intensive points of the pedal stroke. Shimano say this design reduces weight but keeps good rigidity. In fact, they claim it's "just as stiff as [Dura-Ace] 7900″ despite being 52g lighter.
Shimano continue to use their innovative hollow aluminium crank arm (and outer chainring) technology for Dura-Ace – they still haven't succumbed to carbon fibre here. The company's Tim Gerrits told us: "While Shimano have every element in place to produce the highest quality composite components – as our fishing arm produces some of the most advanced carbon fibre fishing rods available – under testing, in the real world, in mechanical and engineering terms, we've found our aluminium technology outperforms composites in this application. Composites have their place in plenty of parts of a bike, but for cranks, we think lightweight, highly engineered aluminium offers the best choice in terms of performance, strength and longevity."
The chainset has a new four-arm design and scalloped crank arms but uses the same hollow technology for construction of both the cranks and outer chainring
Shimano have chosen to stay away from the latest oversized axle designs like BB30 and have retained a 24mm axle; they say this offers all the stiffness and strength you need so it isn't necessary to change. What they have altered, though, is the cranks' bolt-circle diameter (BCD). Before anyone bemoans the introduction of yet another 'standard', we actually think this is one that should be embraced.
The new BCD – or should that be BSD (bolt-square diameter), or even BTD (bolt-trapeze diameter), given that there are only four arms? – allows the same chainset to take anything from a 34 to 42t inner chainring, and a 55 to 50t outer ring. This means you can keep your bigger gearing for use on flatter terrain but, with a simple change of rings, change to a compact setup for the mountains. This will save both money and time, and give you a bike that's easier to tune to your expected terrain.
So, what is the BCD? Shimano wouldn't tell us, presumably because they don't want to give aftermarket manufacturers a head start. Besides saving weight, the company say their aim with the new crankset was to offer as many gearing options as possible, to suit every riding style. The result is a choice of six different chainring configurations, split into four categories: compact (50/34-tooth), standard (53/39t), sportive (52/36 or 52/38t) and time trial (54/42 or 55/42t). We're quite excited at the prospect of a 52/36t as an ideal all-rounder.
The chainset's new BCD allows it to be fitted with an outer chainring with between 50 and 56 teeth, and an inner with 34 to 55
Chain and cassette
An extra sprocket out back means a new chain. It's the same width as Shimano's 10-speed chains but has a slightly shorter pitch (the distance between the chain rivets). The sprockets are exactly the same thickness as on 10-speed Dura-Ace, just closer together. This means a wider freehub body is required (by around 1.5mm). This shouldn't cause compatibility issues with the major wheel brands as their hubs are designed to accommodate Campagnolo's long-standing 11-speed standard. The major exception is Shimano's own wheels, which have been redesigned to accommodate the wider cassettes.
The cassette will now be available with an optional, climbing-friendly 28t smallest sprocket. There'll be five options – 11-23, 11-28, 12-28, 11-25 and 12-25t – and the extra sprocket should make for a smoother, more even gear progression. Sky's Michael Rodgers and the mechanics at the Service Course HQ agreed that you could potentially only need one type of cassette for the whole season – a bonus for them in terms of logistics. While not as important for the rest of us, combined with the adaptability of the crankset it makes for a more user-friendly groupset.
The new CN-9000 chain is no longer directional like the outgoing version, so it can be run either way round. Shimano say the improved shifting of Dura-Ace 9000 means the previous uni-directional design no longer offers any advantages. There's also no chance of fitting the new chain the wrong way round. It uses a new PTFE plating process which, it's claimed, increases durability by 20 percent.
The new sprockets are the same width as 10-speed Dura-Ace's but the cassette now incorporates one more gear
Rear derailleur
The Dura-Ace rear derailleur has been significantly lightened. Its appearance, for those who care, is more considered too – the sculpted, heavily machined main body, shorter overall dimensions and more compact cage all look great. Shimano reckon it's more robust, too.
Shimano have worked heavily on creating a more 'equal' operation – not only through the feel of the lever, whether shifting up or down the block, but in terms of tension. Whereas previously Dura-Ace felt as if it was being 'released' when dropping down into smaller cogs, the feel when riding is now a much more positive, mechanical movement.
When dropping through the cogs it feels precise and even, with little or no chatter, just slick shifts. Rising up the block takes the same amount of effort – you never get the feeling that you're pushing up through resistance to get the next gear. The light, smooth and quiet nature that recent Shimano drivetrains have been renowned for remains, but they've managed to add a bit of feedback, making for a gear change that's swift but still lets you know it's happened, and precisely too.
The front and rear mechs have been reduced in size and weight
All of the improvements are aided by a new cable set for both brakes and gears. The new inners have a polymer tube coating that decreases friction over the previous PTFE-plated gear cables by a claimed 10 percent.
The polymer rings which make up the tube cope better with bends and curves than a standard cable, reducing the liner's contact surface. This is ideal for the latest generation of frames with full internal cable routing, like our test ride Pinarello Dogma2s. The rings also trap lubricant. The result, according to Shimano, is that with the new shifters, derailleurs and cables fitted, front shifts require up to 43 percent less effort than with Dura-Ace 7900, and rear shifts 47 percent less effort.
The new polymer cable coating, left, compared to the previous PTFE plating
Pedal on
Shimano's carbon-bodied Dura-Ace 7900 pedals were highly rated so they've wisely decided not to mess with a successful formula and opted for a cosmetic upgrade instead for the PD-9000 model. An optional 4mm longer axle is available (56mm from inside of crank arm to centre of pedal, compared to 52mm for standard axle) – a small change but one that'll appeal to bigger riders who want a wider Q factor. This has resulted from feedback from bike-fitters and bio-mechanic data from the pro teams.
The Dura-Ace pedals now have an optional longer axle and reduced-float cleat
There's also a new blue cleat (SM-SH12) which Shimano describe as a "good compromise for people who need a bit of float but don't want the shoe to move around on the pedal too much". It pivots at the front, rather than in the centre, and offers 1° of float, compared to 3° for the standard SH11 cleat. A fixed cleat will still be available, too.
To go with the new Dura-Ace, Shimano have a new range of 11-speed road wheels. These use a 1.85mm wider freehub than the company's 10-speed offerings in order to fit the new 11-speed cassettes. Shimano say their 11-speed cassettes can only be used with 11-speed wheels but their 11-speed wheels can be used with smaller cassettes if you fit a spacer. There are six new 11-speed wheels: C24, C35, C50 and C75 Dura-Ace models, plus two mid-range options, RS61 and RS21.
Shimano's aim with the Dura-Ace wheels was to reduce weight compared to the previous generation, increase stiffness, improve aerodynamics and boost stability in crosswinds. That's led to an increase in rim width to 24mm over the previous 21mm. The rear wheels have been redesigned to accommodate the wider freehub and a wider flange has been introduced to increase strength, and each wheel is optimally balanced.
Shimano claim their revamped Dura-Ace wheels have improved aero performance, more control in sidewinds and are stiffer and stronger than ever
The deeper section wheels – C50 and C75 – have a new, wind tunnel designed 'Blade' shape (it look more like a bullet to us) that's similar to the wider rim shapes we've seen from the likes of Zipp, 3T and HED. It's rounder than the previous generation Dura-Ace 7900 C50 rim but doesn't bulge in the centre like some rival designs, as Shimano reckon this increases drag at the rear of the rim. Shimano have worked on smoothing the transition between the brake surface, rim and tyre sidewall to aid aero performance.
Not much more information was available at the launch, and no test wheels were available. They certainly look to be an improvement over the previous wheels, and looking at Team Sky's impressive results so far this season, they seem to be proving themselves in the competitive world of the pro peloton too.
The C35s are available in clincher (carbon/alloy, 1,525g per set) and tubular (full-carbon, 1,260g) form, while the C24s come in clincher (carbon/alloy, 1,375g) and Road Tubeless (carbon/alloy, 1,455g) versions. The C75s are tubular only (full-carbon, 1,546g), while the C50s are available in clincher (carbon/alloy, 1,685g) and tubular (full-carbon, 1,425g) form.
Even the quick-release skewers have received an aero makeover
Finally, the RS61 is an 11-speed Road Tubeless wheelset aimed at Ultegra level riders, while the RS21 shares a similar design but isn't tubeless compatible and is intended more as a training wheel.
First ride impressions
Overall, the new 9000 series is a vast improvement on its predecessor. The shifting is as slick and smooth as we've come to expect from Shimano, but they've looked back to the most successful version of their flagship mechanical group and emulated what made that so good – the feel and the positive, accurate shifts that gave you plenty of feedback. The result is a massively user friendly experience.
The all-new dual-pivot brake may look back to the old-school U-brake for inspiration, but the feel, massive range of modulation and confidence it gives, especially from the hoods, is one of the standout features of the new group. When mechanical rim brakes are this good, you can't help but be sceptical about the need for road disc brakes.
The new BCD standard of the chainset, which allows for both compact and standard gearing, is a simple but brilliant idea. Anything that allows you to switch between mountain range gearing and a setup suited to flatter terrain without too much expense, never mind hassle, is more than okay with us.
With the 9000 series, Shimano have returned Dura-Ace to its rightful place at the top of the tree. The only flaw in their grand plan? Well that'll be the truly exciting things happening with its 9070 Di2 electronic cousin, which is likely to steal its thunder all too soon.
Claimed Weights – (provided by Shimano)
DURA-ACE WEIGHTS (all weights are in grams) DURA-ACE 9000 Crankset (FC-9000) : 683 Front & rear brake (BR-9000) : 297 Cassette sprockets (CS-9000) : 166 Chain (CN-9000) : 243 Rear derailleur (RD-9000) : 158 Front derailleur (FD-9000) : 66 Left & right dual control lever (ST-9000) : 365 Total weight : 1.978 Total weight with cables : 2.072 DURA-ACE 9070 Di2 Crankset (FC-9000) : 683 Front & rear brake (BR-9000) : 297 Cassette sprockets (CS-9000) : 166 Chain (CN-9000) : 243 Rear derailleur (RD-9070) : 217 Front derailleur (FD-9070) : 114 Left & right dual control lever (ST-9070) : 237 Total weight : 1.957 Total weight with wiring and internal battery (SM-BTR2) : 2.047 DURA-ACE WHEELSET WH-9000-C24-tubeless : F:630 R:824 WH-9000-C24-clincher : F:680 R:794 WH-9000-C35-tubular : F:647 R:715 WH-9000-C35-clincher : F:662 R:826 WH-9000-C50-tubular : F:641 R:808 WH-9000-C50-clincher : F:752 R:920 WH-9000-C75-tubular : F:678 R:867 HUBS Front hub (HB-9000) : 120 Rear freehub (FH-9000) : 246


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Fitness facilities and the treatment of diabetes go together like peas and carrots.
That was the message of the marketing campaign of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, which sent cans of peas and carrots to local media outlets.
"We partnered with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), which made a lot of sense," says Amanda Gangawer, spokesperson for the Y. "It's a natural fit."
Last year, the San Antonio Y began waiving the joining fee for diabetics and pre-diabetics, and, in October, the Y started offering free weekly seminars for diabetics and pre-diabetics as part of its Diabetes360 program.
The program was a must, Gangawer says. While the ADA estimates that almost 21 million children and adults have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes (roughly 7 percent of the U.S. population), San Antonio has almost twice the national average.
San Antonio isn't alone. It's estimated that by 2030, more than 30 million Americans will have diabetes, the most common form of which is type 2 diabetes. That's why some people say the health club industry has an obligation — and a business opportunity — to get diabetics and pre-diabetics moving in the right direction.
"There's such a huge opportunity to reach out and help this market," says Dave Reiseman, director of communications for Gold's Gym International, which is also partnering with the ADA. "If we can just reach a small portion of these people, it'll make a huge difference."
In recent years, more studies have been published touting the benefits of cardiovascular exercise in the treatment and prevention of diabetes. In fact, physical activity can help control blood glucose levels, weight and blood pressure, as well as raise HDL cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol. Regular activity — 30 minutes for five days a week — can also help prevent heart and blood flow problems, reducing the risk of heart disease and nerve damage, which are often problems for people with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Developing Partnerships
Getting people with diabetes or those at risk for the disease to get off the couch and exercise can be difficult, often because these people have never exercised and don't know where to begin. However, a growing number of fitness facilities have developed programs targeting this market, many in the industry say. In November, the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) kicked off an outreach initiative to educate people around the world about how to exercise and help prevent type 2 diabetes. More than 100 people attended IHRSA's Exercise for Prevention Commemorative Eiffel Tower Walk in Paris on Nov. 14, which is World Diabetes Day, in tribute to all those who are living and who have died from the disease. Several fitness facilities in the United States opened their doors for free that day to encourage people to exercise.
As the ADA's national strategic partner, Gold's has raised money through the ADA's Tour de Cure bike ride and has helped create materials for diabetics to get in shape. Gold's "Get Started" guide shows diabetics and pre-diabetics how to start an exercise program with recommendations for strength training, cardiovascular exercise and goal setting.
Earlier this month, Gold's also announced it would reduce its enrollment fee to $59 for anyone afflicted with diabetes, and the club chain will donate 10 percent of diabetics' enrollment fees directly to the ADA, Reiseman says. The company expects all of its locations and franchised facilities to participate.
"Our mission here is to get people in shape," he says. "We're also working with the ADA to tell people that going to the gym doesn't mean that you have to go and slave away for hours. A little bit makes a huge difference."
Reducing barriers to exercise and decreasing intimidation is a must when trying to encourage people with diabetes to work out. Although the stereotype is becoming less true, many people still believe health clubs are only for the already buff, says Ann Albright, president of health care and education for the ADA.
"These people really need to get big kudos for coming in and improving their health," she says. "The tenor and environment is so important. You have to manage the demeanor and nature of people working [at a fitness facility]. They need to be friendly."
Fitness professionals also need to be realistic about results. Managing diabetes isn't about losing enormous amounts of weight or spending hours in the gym, Albright says. Research shows that just a 5 percent to 7 percent weight loss can prevent type 2 in pre-diabetics, and for every 10 pounds of weight an individual loses, they will experience a 20 percent improvement in insulin sensitivity.
Forming a Team
Providing specialized programs or classes, like the Diabetes360 program at the Y in San Antonio, is another good option for encouraging people with diabetes. Many diabetics are deconditioned and feel more comfortable doing cardio in a group of their own peers, Albright says.
The social element is incredibly important, says Matt Corcoran, a physician who founded and directs Diabetes Training Camp, a week-long camp that brings together diabetics and a team of health professionals. Exercise specialists, sports coaches, diabetes educators, registered dietitians and even an Olympic cyclist are among the professionals who work the camp, which helps diabetics of all fitness abilities learn about the disease and participate in multiple sports.
"My purpose was to create a resource that didn't exist for people who have diabetes and get the whole health team together in one place," Corcoran says. "I'm a diabetes specialist by trade, and in traditional medicine it's hard to get everyone on the same page and in the same place to offer the education that people with diabetes need."
Working with the medical community is key when it comes to training diabetics, Reiseman says. Before any Gold's trainer works with a diabetic client, they must have clearance from the client's doctor.
Many people with diabetes have other health complications such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, and they may be at an increased risk for heart disease and stroke. Cardiovascular exercise can also greatly affect blood sugar levels, Albright says.
"Fitness professionals need to understand these complications and how to recognize and treat low blood sugar," she says. "I encourage them to learn all they can about the disease. A lot of people have diabetes, and a lot more will in the future."
Certifying and education organizations are helping to educate fitness professionals about diabetes by creating specialized courses and revamping current certifications.
"The good news is that there are so many options available [to learn about diabetes] from distance learning online to conferences at the regional and national level to subscribing to various newsletters and journals," says Cedric Bryant, chief science officer for the American Council on Exercise.
Club owners and operators who are unwilling to invest in diabetes education for their staff members are shortsighted, he says.
"If your staff is more confident and they have developed themselves professionally, then they're less likely to put your members at risk," Bryant says. "It's going to help you provide a higher and more effective level of service to your members, and participants will receive better results, which enhances retention."
However, one thing fitness professionals shouldn't do is overstep their boundaries or go beyond their scope of practice. Albright says fitness professionals should never adjust medications or give out detailed dietary plans and should be very careful about suggesting nutritional supplements.
If fitness professionals can work with diabetics properly and improve their symptoms, fitness professionals can also better secure their place on the health care continuum, Bryant says.
Reiseman agrees, saying, "It all goes back to the doctor. We're facilitating that marriage between fitness and medicine."
The role of fitness professionals in improving the care and symptoms of people with diabetes is paramount, experts say.
"It's important to be a reliable source of information and not a huckster selling the latest product," Albright says. "You're not a medical professional, but you still can promote health and fitness for people with diabetes. Let's try to do this right."
The Latest Diabetes and Fitness-Related Research
A number of published articles have examined fitness's role in diabetes treatment and prevention. Here are two of the most recent and notable published studies:
Dramatic health benefits are evident after just one exercise session. Research from the University of Michigan showed that just one session of exercise can prevent a primary symptom of type 2 diabetes by altering fat metabolism in muscle.
Researchers discovered that a session of aerobic exercise increases storage of fat in muscle, which actually improves insulin sensitivity. Low insulin sensitivity, or insulin resistance, is an impaired ability of the body to take up sugar from the blood, which can lead to high blood sugar and diabetes.
Jeffrey Horowitz, associate professor in the University of Michigan division of kinesiology, and his former doctoral student, Simon Schenk, now a post-doctoral fellow at the University of California, San Diego, conducted the study, which was published last May in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
In muscle cells, fatty acids can be burned for energy, and they also can be stored as intramuscular triglyceride (IMTG). IMTG is a reservoir for fat storage, and high IMTG levels correlate with insulin resistance in obese people and those with type 2 diabetes. Partly because of this correlation, many researchers assumed IMTG is somehow involved in the development of insulin resistance. However, people who exercise regularly also have high IMTG levels, even though they are actually very sensitive to insulin.
With that in mind, researchers set out to test their hypothesis that increasing the capacity for fat storage in muscle after one session of exercise can actually increase insulin sensitivity. They suspected that for several hours after exercise, more fatty acids entering the muscle will be stored as IMTG, thus keeping them from turning into more harmful metabolites that are known to cause insulin resistance. Essentially, this means that exercise may cause you to store more fat in your muscles, but, in doing so, your insulin sensitivity improves.
Researchers studied eight lean female subjects and infused fat into their bloodstream to increase fatty acid to levels commonly found in obesity. The subjects were admitted to the hospital for the two-day procedure on two separate occasions. On the first day of one hospital stay, they exercised for 90 minutes at 75 percent of maximum heart rate. On the other visit, they remained inactive.
With all other conditions being equal, researchers found that during the non-exercise visit, the fat infusion reduced insulin sensitivity to levels commonly found in obese people. However, they found that during the exercise visit, not only did the exercise prevent the impairment in insulin sensitivity, but it also increased insulin sensitivity by about 25 percent over their base levels. The researchers also found that the exercise session had diverted more fatty acids to be stored as IMTG than without exercise, and, as a result, fewer fatty acids were available to become the harmful metabolites known to impair insulin sensitivity.
"Some of the key health benefits of exercise are not related to improved fitness, but instead the residual effects from the most recent exercise sessions are most important," Horowitz says.
Horowitz is currently researching how much the exercise dose must be and how long the effects last in order for an obese person to reap the benefits.
Combined aerobic and resistance training is more effective than aerobic training alone. Aerobic or resistance training stabilizes blood sugar levels for people with diabetes, and those improvements are twice as good with combined aerobic and resistance training, according to a September study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
"We all know that exercise is good for us, but for individuals with type 2 diabetes, exercise can play a key role in improving blood sugar control. Our study has put exercise at the forefront in the prevention, control and treatment of diabetes," says Glen Kenny, who works in the department of human kinetics at the University of Ottawa, Canada. "Our study shows that both aerobic and resistance exercise training can improve glycemic control, so individuals with type 2 diabetes have a choice of the type of exercise training program they can follow. However, the key to maximizing the benefits of an exercise training program on blood glucose control is to incorporate both aerobic and resistance exercise in the training program."
Researchers studied 251 people with type 2 diabetes in a six-month randomized control trial in Ottawa. The combined exercise and resistance training group experienced a 0.51 percent improvement, or drop, in blood sugar levels. The exercise group experienced a 0.38 percent drop, and the resistance training group had a 0.22 percent drop in blood sugar levels.
A 1 percent drop in glucose levels reduces the risk of a major cardiovascular event such as stroke or heart attack by 15 to 20 percent and other events such as blindness, kidney failure or amputations by 25 to 37 percent.
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases characterized by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action or both.
Type 1 diabetes was previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, or juvenile-onset diabetes. Type 1 diabetes develops when the body's immune system destroys pancreatic beta cells, the only cells in the body that make the hormone insulin that regulates blood glucose. This form of diabetes usually strikes children and young adults, although disease onset can occur at any age. Type 1 diabetes may account for 5 percent to 10 percent of all diagnosed cases of diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes was previously called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, or adult-onset diabetes. Type 2 diabetes may account for about 90 percent to 95 percent of all diagnosed cases of diabetes and usually begins as insulin resistance, a disorder in which the cells do not use insulin properly. As the need for insulin rises, the pancreas gradually loses its ability to produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes is associated with older age, obesity, family history of diabetes, history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose metabolism, physical inactivity and race or ethnicity. African-Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, American Indians, and some Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders are at particularly high risk for type 2 diabetes, which is increasingly being diagnosed in children and adolescents.
Gestational diabetes is a form of glucose intolerance that is diagnosed in some women during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes occurs more frequently among African-Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, and American Indians. It is also more common among obese women and women with a family history of diabetes. During pregnancy, gestational diabetes requires treatment to normalize maternal blood glucose levels to avoid complications in the infant. After pregnancy, 5 percent to 10 percent of women with gestational diabetes are found to have type 2 diabetes. Women who have had gestational diabetes have a 20 percent to 50 percent chance of developing diabetes in the next five to 10 years.
Pre-diabetes is a term used to distinguish people who are at increased risk of developing diabetes. People with pre-diabetes have impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance. Some people may have both. Progression to diabetes among those with pre-diabetes is not inevitable. Studies show that weight loss and increased physical activity among people with pre-diabetes can prevent or delay diabetes and may return blood glucose levels to normal.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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