“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. 😦
The photos in this slide show are in a very small format. If you wish copies of any of the photos please e-mail your request to me at debbie.porte@hotmail.ca
Porte Photos 