Porte Ponderings

“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. 😦

Keep up the research to find a cure.