I’M Worth It
How many of you have a china cabinet full of beautiful china on display? Have you ever used them? Some may be wedding gifts from your registry or inherited from your mother or grandmother. When I was growing up, we used our “good china” for special holidays. We had...
My Chili Story
Last Saturday night, there was a bad storm in our area. The winds had died down but it was still raining. My husband has this saying that came from his brother, “I got to go check my traps. With all of this rain, I don’t want whatever’s in there to drown.” Well, I...
Don’t Wait Until January 1st …Start Now
There is an old gospel song that says, “Don’t Wait Until the Battle is Over, Shout Now…Because in the end you gonna win.” That’s my message to you today. Do not wait until January 1st to start eating healthy, exercising, joining the gym, etc. It’s better to start...
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
The Freestyle Libre is a continuous glucose monitor. Using this monitor does not require fingersticks for routine blood sugar checks. There is a sensor (shown in the picture) that is worn on the back of the upper arm that provides the readings. The sensor remains in...
Summertime Health Game Plan
Welcome to Summer! I don’t know where in the world you are but here in Alabama it is HOT, HOT, HOT! It has been in the upper 90s for the last 4 days. Now the thing about hot weather and chronic illnesses like diabetes, you must take special precautions to prevent heat...