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Today in history July 28 1888
Looks like nothing noteworthy is happening nationally today. But I have good news, the first meeting of the Shakespeare club is meeting tonight at Doc's. Sara told me that we will be getting a library soon! Yeah!
Looks like we all need to do something to make today a memorable one in our lives!
Cheers, Geri
Looks like we all need to do something to make today a memorable one in our lives!
Cheers, Geri
Exercise and diabetes
Exercise
Hello all. Here in 1888 we don’t hear much about exercise and dangers of becoming a couch potato. From housework to farm work everything is pretty much labor intensive here.
Not so in 2011. Obesity has become a leading negative health factor, opening the way to other diseases such as heart, lung, and endocrine diseases such as diabetes.
Regular exercise is a key part of your diabetes treatment plan. For most people with type 2 diabetes, exercise helps keep blood sugars in a healthy range. Exercise may also: reduce stress, increase energy, increase strength and range of motion, help control blood pressure and cholesterol. It will also make your insulin work more effectively.
Choose an exercise you enjoy, make plans to include it in your day, and find an exercise buddy. If you haven’t exercised for a while start out slowly. Check with your doctor first. Adding a five minute walk to your day may be a good start. Work up to at least 30 minutes a day. I am not asking you to try out for the Olympics just add a little movement to your day.
Drink plenty of sugar free fluids like water. Check your blood sugar before and after you exercise since people with diabetes are at higher risk for a low blood sugar episode during, and several hours after exercise.
Wear good fitting shoes while exercising and check your feet before and after exercise.
Include a warm up and a cool down with each workout. Avoid intense workouts outdoors if it is humid, smoggy or cold. Water exercise is one of the best you can participate in.
There are several things you need to carry with you when you exercise. Phone numbers of family and doctors in case of an emergency. Make sure you have a cell phone or change to make a phone call. Blood sugar monitor, diabetes identification, something to treat a low blood sugar such as glucose tablets.
These are just a few extra reminders. I am off to horseback ride!
(Well, yeah the horse is the one exercising, but it does help keep my muscles supple! (laugh) Geri.
Hello all. Here in 1888 we don’t hear much about exercise and dangers of becoming a couch potato. From housework to farm work everything is pretty much labor intensive here.
Not so in 2011. Obesity has become a leading negative health factor, opening the way to other diseases such as heart, lung, and endocrine diseases such as diabetes.
Regular exercise is a key part of your diabetes treatment plan. For most people with type 2 diabetes, exercise helps keep blood sugars in a healthy range. Exercise may also: reduce stress, increase energy, increase strength and range of motion, help control blood pressure and cholesterol. It will also make your insulin work more effectively.
Choose an exercise you enjoy, make plans to include it in your day, and find an exercise buddy. If you haven’t exercised for a while start out slowly. Check with your doctor first. Adding a five minute walk to your day may be a good start. Work up to at least 30 minutes a day. I am not asking you to try out for the Olympics just add a little movement to your day.
Drink plenty of sugar free fluids like water. Check your blood sugar before and after you exercise since people with diabetes are at higher risk for a low blood sugar episode during, and several hours after exercise.
Wear good fitting shoes while exercising and check your feet before and after exercise.
Include a warm up and a cool down with each workout. Avoid intense workouts outdoors if it is humid, smoggy or cold. Water exercise is one of the best you can participate in.
There are several things you need to carry with you when you exercise. Phone numbers of family and doctors in case of an emergency. Make sure you have a cell phone or change to make a phone call. Blood sugar monitor, diabetes identification, something to treat a low blood sugar such as glucose tablets.
These are just a few extra reminders. I am off to horseback ride!
(Well, yeah the horse is the one exercising, but it does help keep my muscles supple! (laugh) Geri.
Skin and foot care for diabetics
Foot and Skin Care
For diabetics
Skin care and foot care have become a necessity not a luxury. Diabetics are prone to foot disease because of poor circulation in the extremities. Even the smallest blister can become life threatening without treatment.
Your primary health provider will probably recommend that you go to a Podiatrist (doctor who specializes in feet). Most health insurances including Medicare will cover routine diabetic foot care because it is so important to your overall health.
Here is an overview of foot care:
• Keep your feet dry
• Wash with mild soap every day
• If feet are dry use a lotion everywhere except between toes
• Use fresh, clean socks every day to absorb perspiration away from skin
• You should inspect your feet for breaks in skin and rashes
• If your feet are cold you could have poor circulation
• If you find hot spots you may have an infection
• Don’t go barefoot, skin sensation is decreased in diabetics and you could procure an injury and not know it
• To avoid ingrown toenails, cut your toenails straight across
• Wear comfortable, well fitting shoes made of leather. Don’t try to break in new shoes…remember those new shoe blisters? They are really a no-no. Leather helps your feet breathe.
• Go to a health care specialist in shoes. Most insurances pay for diabetic shoes including Medicare.
• When buying new shoes do so in the afternoon when your foot is larger. Walk for short periods, you may need extra padding to prevent rubbing.
• Do not work on calluses, corns, warts or ingrown nails yourself.
• Go to the doctor if…
• You have an open sore
• You have an infection in a blister or cut or around a rash
• You have a red tender toe
• If you have any kind of puncture wound
• Report any loss of sensation.
If you have skin problems a Dermatologist might be in order. Your skin could be too dry, and diabetics are prone to yeast infections.
• If you have dry skin use soaps like Dove or Keri.
• Dry well after bathing.
• Observe skin folds such as arm pits, groin area, underbelly, behind knees, under breasts, and behind ears.
• Above areas easily get fungal infections. Use talcum powder or what your doctor orders.
• Avoid hot baths and showers, decreased sensation leads to burns.
• If you have dry skin use Alpha-Keri lotion post bath.
• During the weather you may need extra moisturization to prevent chapping.
• Wear cotton underwear and avoid genital deodorant sprays
• Unless your doctor advises against it, drink lots of water
• Treat open areas of skin immediately with soap and water. Clean with peroxide. Never use any medicine unless you have discussed it with the doctor. (This is one of the things you might want to write down and have in your medicine counter.) Cover with gauze and paper tape.
• If you find pus, redness, swelling
• Ringworm , jock itch, athlete’s feet, vaginal itching
• Blisters and bumps on legs, buttocks, arms, behind ears
• Rashes or lumps near insulin injection sites
• Call your doctor if any of the above happens.
See you next time, and forget the sun tan, try the new sprays they are safer! Geri
For diabetics
Skin care and foot care have become a necessity not a luxury. Diabetics are prone to foot disease because of poor circulation in the extremities. Even the smallest blister can become life threatening without treatment.
Your primary health provider will probably recommend that you go to a Podiatrist (doctor who specializes in feet). Most health insurances including Medicare will cover routine diabetic foot care because it is so important to your overall health.
Here is an overview of foot care:
• Keep your feet dry
• Wash with mild soap every day
• If feet are dry use a lotion everywhere except between toes
• Use fresh, clean socks every day to absorb perspiration away from skin
• You should inspect your feet for breaks in skin and rashes
• If your feet are cold you could have poor circulation
• If you find hot spots you may have an infection
• Don’t go barefoot, skin sensation is decreased in diabetics and you could procure an injury and not know it
• To avoid ingrown toenails, cut your toenails straight across
• Wear comfortable, well fitting shoes made of leather. Don’t try to break in new shoes…remember those new shoe blisters? They are really a no-no. Leather helps your feet breathe.
• Go to a health care specialist in shoes. Most insurances pay for diabetic shoes including Medicare.
• When buying new shoes do so in the afternoon when your foot is larger. Walk for short periods, you may need extra padding to prevent rubbing.
• Do not work on calluses, corns, warts or ingrown nails yourself.
• Go to the doctor if…
• You have an open sore
• You have an infection in a blister or cut or around a rash
• You have a red tender toe
• If you have any kind of puncture wound
• Report any loss of sensation.
If you have skin problems a Dermatologist might be in order. Your skin could be too dry, and diabetics are prone to yeast infections.
• If you have dry skin use soaps like Dove or Keri.
• Dry well after bathing.
• Observe skin folds such as arm pits, groin area, underbelly, behind knees, under breasts, and behind ears.
• Above areas easily get fungal infections. Use talcum powder or what your doctor orders.
• Avoid hot baths and showers, decreased sensation leads to burns.
• If you have dry skin use Alpha-Keri lotion post bath.
• During the weather you may need extra moisturization to prevent chapping.
• Wear cotton underwear and avoid genital deodorant sprays
• Unless your doctor advises against it, drink lots of water
• Treat open areas of skin immediately with soap and water. Clean with peroxide. Never use any medicine unless you have discussed it with the doctor. (This is one of the things you might want to write down and have in your medicine counter.) Cover with gauze and paper tape.
• If you find pus, redness, swelling
• Ringworm , jock itch, athlete’s feet, vaginal itching
• Blisters and bumps on legs, buttocks, arms, behind ears
• Rashes or lumps near insulin injection sites
• Call your doctor if any of the above happens.
See you next time, and forget the sun tan, try the new sprays they are safer! Geri
Saftey in Birdfeeding by Geri Lanham from novel Forever Promised
Safety in Bird Feeding
By Shirley Bullock
The Passenger Pigeon is on its way to extinction along with a plethora of wildlife and plant species. I would like to talk to you about safety in bird watching.
Bird feeding can be one of the most rewarding hobbies a person can indulge in. Not only are the various species kind to the eye and a delight to watch, but you play a role in their survival.
Young and old alike can participate in bird watching. Safety can be maintained with a few rules. The first thing a prospective bird watcher needs to do is purchase (or borrow from the library) a field guide to bird identification. Second, is to find information on habitat and feeding habits; especially if the bird is territorial and will try to protect its’ nesting area.
Keep safety in regard to both animal and human health. Various birds need different food and shelter in order to survive.
You the birder need to make sure your equipment is in tip top order, and you have shelter from the elements while enjoying your hobby. Remember sunscreen, bug repellent and your cell phone. Always let someone know where you are going. ( You will probably in more danger from humans than flora or fauna).
Feeders need to be placed where the birds have easy access. Few people realize when feeding their feathered friends, they can be setting them up to be meals themselves. It is a fine rope to walk when making the feeder predator proof.
Keeping squirrels at bay may not be as important where you live than protection from hawks, cats and raccoons. Hawks can and will make a salad bar from the very birds you are trying to help.
I myself have come to the conclusion that squirrels may keep the few nuts they steal, I do not want to feed a goldfinch to a hawk. Most hawks are protected wildlife, so call your state fish and wildlife department and ask how you can steer those species away from your yard.
Make sure your feeders and houses are under your watchful eye and are easy for you to care for without becoming injured yourself. A feeder on a window can become a nightmare when your two year old crashes through the window after the ‘pretty birdie’.
Keep the feeders on ground floor windows and waterers where little hands can’t turn them over on themselves. Ensure that water gardens are not deep enough for a child to drown in.
Many birds commit unintentional suicide on windows. Place reflectors on windows near feeders and bird house so your tenants won’t fly into them.
Some birds become territorial and want to fight the trespasser (reflection). Hang pie tins, or place a statue of an owl or snake on the sill will help in most instances.
In the case of hummingbirds, males can become aggressive and guard the feeders. More than one feeder and plenty of bird friendly plants around will add to your property’s appeal.
Please do not throw rice at weddings. Birds eat the rice, the rice swells and their stomachs explode. Do not release balloons in the air; they can choke on the rubber or become entangled in the strings.
Please encourage others not to throw out trash that can poison or entrap your feathered friend.
These are just a few points I hope you will find helpful.
Here is another predator on Shirley's web site www.foreverreadswriting.com. Ewwwwwwww Geri.
By Shirley Bullock
The Passenger Pigeon is on its way to extinction along with a plethora of wildlife and plant species. I would like to talk to you about safety in bird watching.
Bird feeding can be one of the most rewarding hobbies a person can indulge in. Not only are the various species kind to the eye and a delight to watch, but you play a role in their survival.
Young and old alike can participate in bird watching. Safety can be maintained with a few rules. The first thing a prospective bird watcher needs to do is purchase (or borrow from the library) a field guide to bird identification. Second, is to find information on habitat and feeding habits; especially if the bird is territorial and will try to protect its’ nesting area.
Keep safety in regard to both animal and human health. Various birds need different food and shelter in order to survive.
You the birder need to make sure your equipment is in tip top order, and you have shelter from the elements while enjoying your hobby. Remember sunscreen, bug repellent and your cell phone. Always let someone know where you are going. ( You will probably in more danger from humans than flora or fauna).
Feeders need to be placed where the birds have easy access. Few people realize when feeding their feathered friends, they can be setting them up to be meals themselves. It is a fine rope to walk when making the feeder predator proof.
Keeping squirrels at bay may not be as important where you live than protection from hawks, cats and raccoons. Hawks can and will make a salad bar from the very birds you are trying to help.
I myself have come to the conclusion that squirrels may keep the few nuts they steal, I do not want to feed a goldfinch to a hawk. Most hawks are protected wildlife, so call your state fish and wildlife department and ask how you can steer those species away from your yard.
Make sure your feeders and houses are under your watchful eye and are easy for you to care for without becoming injured yourself. A feeder on a window can become a nightmare when your two year old crashes through the window after the ‘pretty birdie’.
Keep the feeders on ground floor windows and waterers where little hands can’t turn them over on themselves. Ensure that water gardens are not deep enough for a child to drown in.
Many birds commit unintentional suicide on windows. Place reflectors on windows near feeders and bird house so your tenants won’t fly into them.
Some birds become territorial and want to fight the trespasser (reflection). Hang pie tins, or place a statue of an owl or snake on the sill will help in most instances.
In the case of hummingbirds, males can become aggressive and guard the feeders. More than one feeder and plenty of bird friendly plants around will add to your property’s appeal.
Please do not throw rice at weddings. Birds eat the rice, the rice swells and their stomachs explode. Do not release balloons in the air; they can choke on the rubber or become entangled in the strings.
Please encourage others not to throw out trash that can poison or entrap your feathered friend.
These are just a few points I hope you will find helpful.
Here is another predator on Shirley's web site www.foreverreadswriting.com. Ewwwwwwww Geri.
