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National Diabetes Month

November is American Diabetes Month and November 14th is World Diabetes Day.


Diabetes is a disease that affects many parts of the human body. Diabetes is a potentially life threatening disease that can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and amputation.

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Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin . Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise are probable causes of diabetes.

Pre-diabetes occurs when a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. There are 57 millions Americans who have pre-diabetes in addition to another 23.6 million with diabetes. Type 1 diabetes results in the body's failure to produce insulin, which is a hormone that allows glucose to enter the cells of the body and fuel them.

Type 2 diabetes results from insulin resistance ( a condition where the body fails to properly use insulin) combined with insulin deficiency.


  • 24 million children and adults in the US have diabetes
  • 57 million Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes
  • 1 out of every 3 children born today will face a future of diabetes unless research finds a cure
  • 30 minutes of exercise a day can reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 40%

On a personal note: I watched my dad struggle with diabetes which he developed after his first quadruple bypass until his death last year. Diabetes can also keep wounds from healing so amputation can occur as a result of diabetes. Toward the end of his life, doctors were talking about amputating his leg because he had scaped his foot on the bed at the hospital.


This week in Union County, NC

November Happenings in Union County, NC

Some important events will be happening in Union County in the next couple of weeks.

What: Union County Senior Wellness Expo & Fair

When : Thursday November 5th from 9AM to noon
Where: Union County Agricultural Services & Conference Center
3230 Presson Road
Monroe, NC 28112

Events: One stop shopping for health and wellness information for seniors
Flu shots, health screenings, etc.
NC Lions Foundation Vision Van
Over 60 healthcare agencies and service providers


Senior Solutions will be present to discuss life, health and Medicare supplement insurance. Some of their other services include:

Providing secure insurance solutions for Seniors helping them understand and handle their healthcare and financial needs.
Full ranges of services including Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage Plans, long term care, life insurance, dental insurance, and annuities for asset protection. For more information, click here.


Other November activities for the public:

The American Red Cross will be having blood drives throughout Union County. Appointments are suggested but walk ins will be served too.
November 8, 3-7:30 Stonegate Community, 1700 Crestgate Drive, Waxhaw
November 10, 3-7:30 Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, 8600 Potter Road, Weddington
November 17, 2:30-7 Hermon Baptist Church, 9713 Lancaster Highway, Waxhaw
November 20, 8-1:30 Weddington High School 4901 Weddington Road, Weddington



Lake Providence Real Estate in Weddington, NC

Lake Providence Real Estate in Weddington, NC
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Lake Providence Real Estate in Weddington, NC has been on schedule as far as closings go this year. Since Lake Providence is a neighborhood of custom built homes on at least an acre lots, activity is usually quieter than the neighborhoods of spec homes. Five homes have closed this year with one home under contract right now. There were 6 homes that sold last year with 9 sold in 2007. There have been a lot of changes in the local market since 2007 so I expected to see a few less selling.

Lake Providence currently has 9 active listings from $ 350,000 up to $ 899,000. Lake Providence has two small lakes in the subdivision and 1+acre lots. The schools are Weddington Elementary, Weddington Middle and Weddington High. Union County taxes are low so a lot of people moved from Mecklenburg County out to Union County.

For additional information or to see any of the homes that are currently on the market in Lake Providence, contact Renee Infinger @ 704.609.4241 or http://www.reneeinfinger.com
41 Highview Rd 08/21/2009 $350,000 Details
1416 Whispering Oaks Cir 08/19/2009 $339,900 Details
7021 Valley View Ct 06/17/2009 $325,000 Details
4590 Antioch Church Rd 06/11/2009 $289,000 Details
4604 Homestead Pl 05/18/2009 $290,000 Details
524 Shoreline Dr 10/10/2008 $715,000 Details
6105 Highview Rd 08/08/2008 $361,350 Details
7016 High Vista Ct 06/27/2008 $478,500 Details
2302 Rising Sun Ln 06/24/2008 $420,000 Details
1217 Lago Vista Dr 06/20/2008 $610,000 Details
5013 Laurel Grove Ln 06/06/2008 $454,000 Details
8009 Lake Providence Dr 12/27/2007 $430,000 Details
4739 Homestead Pl 10/19/2007 $575,000 Details
2633 Beulah Church Rd 09/24/2007 $385,000 Details
4731 Homestead Pl 08/13/2007 $494,000 Details
7019 High Oak Dr 08/07/2007 $440,000 Details
1216 Lago Vista Dr 07/06/2007 $416,000 Details
4703 Homestead Pl 04/27/2007 $355,990 Details
2900 Beulah Church Rd 03/23/2007 $640,000 Details
1417 Whispering Oaks Cir 02/28/2007 $439,000 Details

Lake Providence Real Estate in Weddington, NC

Lake Providence Real Estate in Weddington, NC
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Lake Providence Real Estate in Weddington, NC has been on schedule as far as closings go this year. Since Lake Providence is a neighborhood of custom built homes on at least an acre lots, activity is usually quieter than the neighborhoods of spec homes. Five homes have closed this year with one home under contract right now. There were 6 homes that sold last year with 9 sold in 2007. There have been a lot of changes in the local market since 2007 so I expected to see a few less selling.

Lake Providence currently has 9 active listings from $ 350,000 up to $ 899,000. Lake Providence has two small lakes in the subdivision and 1+acre lots. The schools are Weddington Elementary, Weddington Middle and Weddington High. Union County taxes are low so a lot of people moved from Mecklenburg County out to Union County.

For additional information or to see any of the homes that are currently on the market in Lake Providence, contact Renee Infinger @ 704.609.4241 or http://www.reneeinfinger.com
41 Highview Rd 08/21/2009 $350,000 Details
1416 Whispering Oaks Cir 08/19/2009 $339,900 Details
7021 Valley View Ct 06/17/2009 $325,000 Details
4590 Antioch Church Rd 06/11/2009 $289,000 Details
4604 Homestead Pl 05/18/2009 $290,000 Details
524 Shoreline Dr 10/10/2008 $715,000 Details
6105 Highview Rd 08/08/2008 $361,350 Details
7016 High Vista Ct 06/27/2008 $478,500 Details
2302 Rising Sun Ln 06/24/2008 $420,000 Details
1217 Lago Vista Dr 06/20/2008 $610,000 Details
5013 Laurel Grove Ln 06/06/2008 $454,000 Details
8009 Lake Providence Dr 12/27/2007 $430,000 Details
4739 Homestead Pl 10/19/2007 $575,000 Details
2633 Beulah Church Rd 09/24/2007 $385,000 Details
4731 Homestead Pl 08/13/2007 $494,000 Details
7019 High Oak Dr 08/07/2007 $440,000 Details
1216 Lago Vista Dr 07/06/2007 $416,000 Details
4703 Homestead Pl 04/27/2007 $355,990 Details
2900 Beulah Church Rd 03/23/2007 $640,000 Details
1417 Whispering Oaks Cir 02/28/2007 $439,000 Details

Can you answer 10 questions about the Charlotte Bobcats?

Can you answer 10 questions about the Bobcats?

The Charlotte Bobcats opening game is Friday, October 30th at 7 PM at Time Warner Arena in uptown Charlotte, NC. The season begins against the Knicks. How much do you really know about the Bobcats?


You can win tickets to the season opener if you can answer 10 questions about our team. The deadline is noon on October 28th. The Charlotte Observer will randomly choose and notify the winners. To see the NBA schedule for the Bobcats, click here.

The Bobcats were formed in 2004 as an expansion team after the Charlotte Hornets moved to New Orleans and became the New Orleans Hornets.
Good luck with winning tickets to the season opener and support the Bobcats 2009- 2010.