SCREENING PATIENTS FOR DIABETES AT HEALTH FAIRS CAN BE VERY REVEALING : DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC , WE HAVE THE ADDED BURDEN OF SEEING PATIENTS WHO ARE ESTABLISHED DIABETICS : type 2 PATIENTS & HAVE WEAKENED IMMUNITY . History of frequent coughs & colds , low Haemoglobin , low W.B.C.’s , loss of weight .
The following steps are made to achieve the best target of good health :
1 . MEALS MUST BE ON TIME : Avoiding food whilst working hard can create a high steroid or stressful state in the body to create overweight leading to severe stresses on the joints even when off your feet & severe stomach ulcers . The first meal in the am. must be within the hour is important .
Immunity goes down due to sustained stress , pains , lack of sleep or infections.
2 . REDUCE STARCH : Small amounts of RICE , FLOUR , IRISH POTATO , – high Glycemic foods , can be changed to YAM , BOILED BANANAS , SWEET POTATOES, BREADFRUIT , DASHEEN , EDDOES or COCO , CASSAVA are preferred . These are all fibrous , & are slowly absorbed . Juices including coconut water can give a quick rise of sugar which can be dangerous , & must be avoided . For the daily APPLE PER DAY , I permit my patients to use One fruit each meal or 1 glass coconut water per day – rest water only . Remember quantity : one small piece of starch .
EXCESS STARCH INFLICTS PAINS , & PROPAGATE INFECTIONS , both connected to reduced immunity .
3 . REDUCE PROTEIN : Whatever the Protein , this can be chosen by you . If you are VEGAN – half of a cup of DAHL or CHANNA ( chickpeas ) at each meal is sufficient . ONE EGG / ONE PIECE CHICKEN / 2 TABLESPOONS OF MEAT ( curried ) / HALF A SLICE OF FISH / 1/2CUP OF MILK ( COW’S OR ALMOND )
Too much leads to Gout , damage to the kidney & joints ; Too little of no protein leads to malnutrition & reduced immunity .
4 . DRINK 7 – 8 GLASSES WATER ( AVOID JUICES – One fruit per day permitted ,PLENTY VEGETABLES (- raw or steamed or boiled ) GREEN JUICES ARE EXCELLENT . 4 oz. fruit juice / day : is permitted instead of a small fruit .
Too little water can lead to dehydration , & unresponsive infections ,
5 . EXERCISE : 15 to 30 minutes daily AEROBIC & STRENGTH . SIMPLY WALKING NON-STOP FOR 10 to 15 MINS . DAILY OR GARDENING CAN PERFORM MIRACLES . ENJOY THE EXERCISE WITHOUT RUSH , SMILE AT NATURE OR YOURSELF IN THE MIRROR – GIVING THANKS TO GOD .
Strengthen muscles . Diabetes & Sugar level are reduced to the advantage of those who obey the rules , but IMMUNITY is reduced for those who don’t .
6 . SEVEN (7) to EIGHT (8) HOURS OF GOOD SLEEP WILL PROVIDE RESTORATION / RECOVERY of all bodily systems . Healing of the PANCREAS & JOINTS , apart from the BRAIN , HEART , KIDNEYS & NERVES .
LACK of 8 hours RESTORATIVE SLEEP , can reduce Healing & Immunity .
7 . PAINS : If possible use safe analgesics , instead of STEROIDS or N.S.A.I.D.S. N.B. Pains increase the sugar level .
VICE-VERSA : EXCESS SUGAR LEVELS in the blood cause temporary pains , however if not controlled effectively , & sustained long , can lead to permanent NEUROPATHY .
8 . INFECTIONS : must be dealt with : WORMS , DENTAL , RESPIRATORY , GENITOURINARY , & SKIN & NAILS to name a few . N.B. All infections increase the blood sugar level .
If not treated properly & early , will get worse & reduce immunity
9 . REDUCE ALL UNNECESSARY STRESS : A . Financial / Work. B . Health . C .Relationship . D . Anxiety / Depression . These stresses can cause serious blood sugar elevations or weight gain issues .
Identifying these can be done by repeating the last four lines of the Lord’s Prayer eg. FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM , THE POWER & THE GLORY , FOREVER & EVER , AMEN . ( In meditation & spiritual guidance , we can identify & learn to release whatever is our mental focus )
10 . LET GO & LET GOD : PUT THE ALMIGHTY FIRST : Chill out , Come away from the incessant work , commitments , stresses incurred from SELF or CIRCUMSTANCES . Planning for our Peace of Mind , Worship , Prayers , Music , Dances , Smiling & Laughter , Yoga Exercises , Meditation can all assist . FIND A METHOD THAT WILL BRING US JOY !
These are real IMMUNE – BOOSTERS . Anyone who chooses to be Superior or Inferior to his or her humanity is heading for disaster ultimately . The body benefits from PEACE . All parts are benefited : BRAIN , HEART , ENDOCRINE & STOMACH to name a few .
MAY WE ALL BE BLESSED BY OUR EFFORTS & GOD’S GRACE !
Inspiration by Hame 