Issue 13 | March Edition

Personal Finance
Managing Stress and Your Finances During the
COVID-19 Pandemic

Mental Health
Tips to Manage Your Mental Health During COVID-19

Health Tips
Ask your doctor?

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Managing Stress and Your Finances
During the COVID-19 Pandemic
more effectively.
4 Tips to Take Care of Your Finances During COVID-19
During this time your health really
does come first, but taking care of
your finances will alleviate some of
the tension and stress you might be
feeling. Knowing that your money
issues are taken care of will also
allow you to focus more on your
wellbeing. Here are a few steps to
help you move forward:
1. Reach Out to Your Bank and/or Creditors
The best time to talk to your financial institution is before
things have gotten out of hand. Concerned about paying
your mortgage? The sooner you reach out, the better.
As nervous as you might feel about talking to your bank,
keep in mind that a lot of people need help right now,
and many banks, credit unions, and lenders are working
to support you. They’ll appreciate you being proactive
and will help you find solutions.
2. Get Familiar with the Resources Available
to You
Right now, there are a variety of resources available to
help you through this difficult time. Whether it’s support
during unemployment, deferred payment plans, or other
emergency benefits, learn about which programs are for
you.
There’s no doubt that as we weather the coronavirus
pandemic, stress has increasingly become a regular
part of our lives. As if worries about our own health
and the health of our loved ones isn’t enough, many
of us are feeling the pressure of financial stress from
mounting bills, reduced incomes, and job uncertainty.
That kind of stress can lead to many health issues,
and decreasing it is a great way to help us stay healthy
in a time when that’s so crucial. So what can you do
to manage stress during the coronavirus pandemic?
Getting your finances sorted out as soon as possible
will go a long way to mitigating your money worries. Pair
financial stress relief with tips to take care of your mental
health, and you’ll be able to manage this difficult time
3. Build and Adjust Your Budget for Reduced
Income
If you don’t have a budget, now is a good time to put
one together. If you’re facing a significant reduction in
income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, then track your
expenses carefully and build an emergency budget. If
you already have a budget, consider reviewing it to see if
you can pare it down and reduce your expenses further.
Take advantage of staying home for all this time and
implement a no-spend challenge to help yourself save
on discretionary expenses.
4. Stay Safe and Be Aware of Scams
Unfortunately, even during a worldwide health
emergency, scammers are trying to take advantage of
the situation. With so many individuals anxious about the
state of their health and finances, many are susceptible
to frauds around COVID-19. Be wary of any unsolicited
emails, phone calls, or other communications, especially
ones that request donations or sensitive information.
Do not give out any of your personal information to
unfamiliar individuals or businesses, and don’t fall victim
to text message scams that ask you to get your money
by clicking on a link. When in doubt, contact a company
or the government directly by looking up their contact
information yourself.
Tips to Manage
Your Mental Health
During COVID-19
By now, everyone is familiar with the
guidelines around social distancing and
self isolation, but that doesn’t mean you
need to resign yourself to loneliness and
zero social contact. Your mental health is
just as important as your financial well-
being, so check out these six tips for
self-care:
1. Connect with Family and Friends
While in-person visits are not possible right now,
phone calls, video chats, and emailing are all
great ways to stay in touch with loved ones. You
can share photos and videos, favourite songs,
recipes, and more. Make it a priority to (remotely)
interact with at least one person outside of your
house every day. It will do wonders for your
mood and emotional health as well as theirs.
2. Catch Up on Unfinished Projects
For many of us, there are simply not enough
hours in the day to catch up on our various chores
and miscellaneous projects. If you’re “stuck” at
home, it can be a great time to finish these off.
Not only will you check some items off your to-do
list, but you’ll get a great mental boost from being
productive. However, be wary of tacking a project
with a higher price tag than what you can afford
on reduced income.
3. Use Community Resources
Many communities across the country have risen
to the challenge of providing support services to
those who may need extra help during this time.
If you have mobility issues or other challenges,
you don’t need to struggle alone. Look into
programs in your area that can help you with
running errands, grocery shopping, and other
necessities. On a larger scale, many grocery
stores now have options for online shopping
and delivery to help with social distancing. Try
connecting with your community on Facebook
or see if your province has a central resource
centre to coordinate offers of help.
4. Get Creative with Exercise
You may not be able to go to the gym for now,
but many fitness providers are offering online
and remote classes that you can follow along
with. If you’re not really a gym person, you can
lift weights and do strength training from the
comfort of your own home. Or you can simply
put on your favourite music and have a dance
party. You’ll burn calories and get a great boost
from all those endorphins!
5. Get Outside If You Can
Most public spaces like playgrounds, parks,
and pools have been closed. But going out for
a walk, hike, or run is acceptable if you’re doing
it in areas that allow you to keep your distance
from other people. If that’s not possible, simply
sitting on your balcony or in your backyard with
a book is a great way to get some fresh air and
vitamin D.
if you’re doing it in areas
that allow you to keep your
distance from other people.
6. Reach Out for Help If You Need It
If you’re starting to feel overwhelmed or anxious
with what’s been going on, counsellors and
other support professionals are often available
for appointments over the phone or online and
can help you work through feelings of anxiety,
panic, or depression. You don’t have to suffer
alone, so reach out if you need to.
ASK YOUR
Doctor.
EVERYTHING ABOUT DIABETES.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is usually a lifelong
disease in which there is a
high level of sugar in the blood.
Diabetes affects more than 1.8
million Kenyans. About 1million
of them do not know they have
diabetes.
What happens?
When food is digested, a
sugar called glucose enters
the bloodstream. Glucose is a
source of fuel for the body. Then,
an organ called the pancreas
makes insulin. The role of insulin
is to move glucose from the
bloodstream into muscle, fat, and
liver cells, where it can be used as
fuel.
People with diabetes have high
blood sugar because their body
cannot move sugar into fat, liver,
and muscle cells to be stored
for energy. This is because their
pancreas does not make enough
insulin and/or their cells do not
respond to insulin normally. After
many years, diabetes can lead to
other serious problems.
These complications include:
eye problems, painful sores and
infections of the leg or foot,
nerve damage, kidney problems,
weakened immune system, and
an increased risk heart attack or
stroke.
What are the types of diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes accounts for
about 5% of all diagnosed cases
of diabetes. Type 1 is usually
diagnosed in children and young
adults, although it can occur at
any time. People with type 1
diabetes must use insulin from
an injection or a pump to manage
their diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes
Dr Anthony Wambugu
Type 2 diabetes accounts for
is a medical doctor
about 95% of all cases diagnosed
in adults. Several studies have He is the team leader at
shown that healthy eating, Nanyuki Hospital
regular physical activity, and
weight loss used with medication Email: antonyawira@gmail.com
if prescribed, can help control
complications from type 2
diabetes or can prevent or delay
the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is diagnosed
in 2 to 10% of pregnant women.
Gestational diabetes can cause
health problems during pregnancy
for both the child and mother.
Children whose mothers had
gestational diabetes have an
increased risk of developing
obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Although gestational diabetes
often goes away after pregnancy,
about half of all women who have
gestational diabetes get type 2
diabetes later in life.
What are the symptoms of
diabetes?
* Being very thirsty
* Urinating often
* Feeling very hungry
* Feeling very tired
* Losing weight without trying
* Wounds that heal slowly
* Dry, itchy skin
* Feelings of 'pins and needles'
in your feet
* Losing feeling in your feet
* Blurry eyesight
Some people with diabetes
don't have any of these signs or
symptoms. The only way to know
The healthy plate (1/2 leafy vegetables and fruits,
¼ non-refined starch, ¼ proteins)
if you have diabetes is to have
your doctor do a blood test.
How is diabetes diagnosed?
Urine analysis
A urine analysis may show high
blood sugar. But a urine test
alone does not diagnose diabetes.
To confirm the diagnosis, one
or more of the following tests
must be done.
Blood tests
* Fasting blood glucose test -
Done after about 8hours of
no food
* Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C) test
- this test indicates how the
blood sugar control has been
over a period of three months
* Oral glucose tolerance test
(OGTT) - this test is done to
determine how your body
deals with sugar. A measured
sugary drink is given, blood
sugar is measured every
30minutes for two hours,
your doctor then interprets
the test
Screening
Screening for type 2 diabetes in
people who have no symptoms
is recommended for: overweight
children who have other risk
factors for diabetes (starting at
age 10), overweight adults (BMI
greater than 25) who have other
risk factors, and adults over age
45.
What risk factors increase the
likelihood of diabetes?
* Being overweight or obese
* Having a parent, brother, or
sister with diabetes
* Having a prior history of
gestational diabetes or birth
of at least one baby weighing
more than 4.5 kilograms (big
baby)
* Having high blood pressure
measuring 140/90 or higher
* Having abnormal cholesterol
in the blood
* Being physically inactive -
exercising fewer than three
times a week
What can be done to reduce the
risk of diabetes?
Research has shown that the
following lifestyle modifications
can prevent, or at least delay the
onset of type 2 diabetes among
people at risk of diabetes:
* Eating fewer high fat and high
calorie foods,
* Losing at least 5%-7% of body
weight (if overweight)
* Being physically active for 150
minutes every week - aerobic
exercise on most days of the
week
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Nanyuki Farmers’ Market
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The 4x4 challenge at

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