“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream”
~ C. S. Lewis Novelist, poet and academic Born on: 29th November 1898
Porte Ponderings:
I dream of peace for the Palestinian People in Gaza. For the genocide to stop. For them to be able to not only survive but thrive in peace. Without the need for retaliation or retribution. Guns and bombs no longer needed. Plenty for everyone. Hospitals to heal not as bomb shelters. No more fear Only Joy.
With only a month left until Christmas I’m announcing the final Christmas Minis (Photo sessions) of 2025. This Saturday and Sunday (November 29th & 30th) at Porte Photos. Only $50. Limited spaces available.
Book your session now: text – 519-318-0412 or email: debbie.porte@hotmail.ca
“The forest is a quiet place if only the best birds sing”
~ Kay Johnson Actress Born on: 17th November 1904
Porte Ponderings:
The first of the season Christmas Minis is done. This is my volunteer work for Strathroy United Church. Scheduled for the same weekend as the Christmas Bake Sale.
“Insulin is not a cure for diabetes; it is a treatment.
It enables the diabetic to burn sufficient carbohydrates, so that proteins and fats may be added to the diet in sufficient quantities to provide energy for the economic burdens of life”
~ Frederick Grant Banting Medical scientist and first physician to use insulin on humans Born on: 14th November 1891
Porte Ponderings:
Like a bridge over a river, insulin helps by covering the gap between diabetes and life.
Always balancing the sugar levels. Constant monitoring and adjustments to maintain health and avoid the side effects of diabetes. Too little insulin and sugar levels go up endangering internal organs and “high” outbursts. Too much insulin and you can go into a coma. Just sweeping the floors could cause a sugar low. Routine and regularity for activity and diet help maintain a steady balance.
Recent new medications have been introduced to help slow down the digestive system and level out sugar levels. However, too much and you end up with pancreatitis.
My one daughter-in-law had kidney and pancreas transplant. No more diabetes, just antirejection drugs. Usually transplants only last so long and she is nearing the end of the expected duration. 😦
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