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Diabetes and Reiki

How do you measure the flow of universal energy and exchange?
I suppose by conducting a study.
That I am assuming would involve practitioners of the art as well as an actor to do a mock a reiki treatment to prove or dis-prove its validity. Hmmm, this would be exactly the point where I would raise an eyebrow and wonder “how do you mock that which is done naturally, without thought?”

When you bang your knee and instinctually reach down to hold it, do you think,” Well I am healing this, or is it just holding my boo boo?” I am guessing you are thinking the latter. Read the rest of this entry »

I am not one who likes to offend anyone ever!!! In fact, I am an extremely introverted and caring person, but I do have a sense of humor and that comes in line with the sarcastic kind, not the “slap happy” comedic type.
I have a big concern when people don’t want to make changes, not just for themselves but for their children as well. Our children are now bigger candidates for Type Two Diabetes then ever before!
I see the damage of it, I care for those who have been damaged and I urge those in the line of fire…WHO CAN MAKE a change, too make a change. And sometimes, unfortunately it takes a kick in the pants and a sarcastic humor to get them thinking.
I know that Type Two is not caused from laziness or gluttony; I do know that there are many fit and active people with it and that genes play a major role as well. So if you fall under this category don’t think even for a second that I lay any blame on you, I most certainly don’t. Read the rest of this entry »

I have an “issue” and that’s putting it delicately with pre diabetes.
I’m biased, and I admit it fully without hesitation, In fact, this is my second venting article on it in just a matter of days.
(Still a little residual pent up anger.) Now wait just a minute, I am not angry at the predisposed genetic kind, I am angry at the “I can’t make the changes to prevent it kind.”
That’s the one that gets me going…. Ignorance is not bliss when you actually develop a full fledge type two disease. We all have our faults, and I am no exception here, but I live with a Type One and see daily the struggle of lows and highs, injections, blood testing strips, drips of blood on my freshly washed floor and little paper labels from needles all over the place. Read the rest of this entry »

Faced with diagnosis of being pre-diabetic doesn’t seem to register an alarm with most people. Oh, don’t get me wrong, it is troubling to most, but only to an extent, enough to bring it up at social events, over coffee, at the office, mentioning it to family and friends when they are telling their tales of woe. A sympathetic ear is nice and the minute in the spot light is very gratifying.
So why is this happening? I am guessing it’s because as a part of a diagnosis, the treatment is discussed. And we are all aware of the treatment… Lifestyle changes! That pretty much puts up a wall in receptivity to most. Crap, this is where it begins to suck. It involves work, thought and commitment and who needs more work in their lives? Read the rest of this entry »

I have an uncle who is Type One Diabetic. He is in his late 50’s now and I guess he is, well, somewhat eccentric.
(I mean that in a loving way) A bachelor all his life, he has created a nice little niche for himself in a small bachelor apartment.
He has a good job but suffers immensely from his illness and no doubt loneliness being away from his family. But he has set himself up to feel safe in his environment and cope with the affects that are now emerging full force by this disease.
Thirty plus years ago when he was diagnosed, there was not a lot of information or knowledge out there about the risks, symptoms and complications of what life as a diabetic was going to be like. Well maybe that’s unfair for me to judge.
Thirty years ago I Knew nothing of diabetes and I know

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Come on people, let’s get moving!

If I had a hat on I would toss it off for this woman. I just read an article last night from the Guelph Tribune about a dedicated mom, Jennifer Stelleffler who has recently completed a marathon with Team Diabetes Canada in Rome Italy.
Her inspiration and dedication to her 8 year old daughter, Michaela is certainly what being a class act number one mother Is all about. The fight for the one you love and putting it all out there to do what you can for them and others who share the commonality of diabetes. Read the rest of this entry »

Happy Hour and Cocktails……
What you need to know before your night out on the town!

Let’s face it, we all like to share a glass of wine over nice dinner or have a cold glass of beer on a hot day after work with the boys. But you’re Diabetic, and that makes you different.
It makes you special, so don’t get down on yourself! Your body,
requires a little more maintenance to keep it running smoothly. Read the rest of this entry »

I know that an article is due. Something insightful, thought provoking, with a twist of enlightenment.
And yet, I have nothing. I think about diabetes and all that it encompasses. Some issues on it, really get my goat…pre diabetes is one of them.
(A pet peeve of mine) There is so much to be said. So many new articles out there and advances that aren’t being given to those who suffer. And I really wonder….what about those children who come from low income families, how do they do it?
Provide the medical care that their children need daily to live.
And as I sit here, I really have nothing say. Must be the grey sky..

When I think about diabetes and I think of my son.
So for now, that is my starting off point. After all, that’s the reason that I am here on this site to begin with. Because of my love for him. When you watch someone you love suffer, your heart breaks. It’s so painful that really no words can ever begin to say what it is that you feel. Read the rest of this entry »