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COVID restrictions: medical, educational, or political decisions?

Before any new action is taken on COVID restrictions, citizens deserve a straight answer from officials to this question: What data-driven analysis convinced you that the possible medical benefits of the COVID restrictions you imposed were greater than the known educational, emotional, and economic consequences of your actions?

Some medicines can make blood sugar control harder

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been prediabetic for around 13 years and had been able to keep it that way though diet and exercise -- no medications for it. But the real issue now is that I have developed congstive heart failure, which probably sounds worse than it really is. However, the medications I have been given for it (Lasix, spironolactone, carvedilol) from my cardiologist and finasteride for prostate issues have totally ruined my glucose numbers. I used to see around 100 in the mornings. I almost never got to the 120s. Now after a couple months on those drugs I am seeing closer to 150 in the morning. After meals the numbers are running nearly 100 points higher than without them. My doctor tried to get me a drug, but that was so expensive as a copay that I had to tell the drugstore I couldn’t afford that, which I can’t. When I google what to do when your glucose is affected by medication, I get all kinds of sites, but none really seem to have an alternative to the regimen I am now having to take. So, to fix one issue, I fear the diabetes I have worked so hard to contain is going to become a serious problem. What do I do? -- L.H.

McPherson girls shake off slow start to rout Augusta

Brett Esch McPherson Sentinel MCPHERSON, Kansas – If the fans that filled McPherson High School’s historic Roundhouse gymnasium expected fireworks in the Bullpup girls’ Ark… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Madron unstoppable as McPherson boys defeat Augusta

By Brett Esch McPherson Sentinel MCPHERSON, Kansas – On Tuesday night, when the McPherson boys basketball team hosted Augusta, it became very clear early on… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Topeka farm show set to start

It’s time for the annual Topeka Farm Show. ​ According to Brock Nelson from Tradexpos in Austin, Minnesota, the show is January 11-12-13, at the Stormont Vail Events Center.

Lady eagles get 1st win, Eagle boys win by 20

LOST SPRINGS – After changes were made during the holiday break at Canton/Galva, the substantial change found some immediate success as the girls basketball team earned their first win of the 2021-22 season on the road Friday against Centre under the direction of new head coach Brad Crump.