A Little Humor To Lighten Things Up

 1.        Birds of a feather flock together and _ _ _ _ on your car.

  2.       A penny saved is a government oversight.

  3.       When I’m feeling down, I like to whistle.  It makes the neighbor’s mean dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself.

  4.       The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing, at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the most tempting moment.

  5.       The older you get the tougher it is to lose weight because your body and your fat cells have become such great friends.

  6.       The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.

  7.       He who hesitates is probably right.

  8.       Did you ever notice?:  the Roman Numerals for forty(40) are “XL.”

  9.       If you think there is good in everybody, you haven’t met everybody.

10.       If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.

11.       The sole purpose of a child’s middle name is so he can tell when he’s really in trouble.

12.       Did you ever notice?:  When you put the words “The” and “IRS” together they spell “Theirs.”

13.       Dogs Beg … Cats Demand.

14.       There’s always a lot to be thankful for, if you take time to look for it.  For example, I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don’t hurt.

15.       What’s the secret to facing a birthday?  Accepting mortality?  Aging well?  Looking towards an uncertain future with optimism?

I’d have to say … beer.

Tips To Avoid Type 2 Diabetes !!!

I am a diabetic.  I am going to have to start using insulin because my body is no longer responding to the oral medications well enough to control my blood glucose level.  I picked up my Rx today.

MAYBE THERE’S AN ALTERNATIVE !

Shared from a story on MSNBC.COM

According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology  my problem may be that

I’m not drinking enough beer!

The study showed a link between moderate alcohol consumption and lower diabetes risk.

Also, Chinese researchers found that polysaccharides, a type of carbohydrate found in tea, helps control blood glucose levels.

Another study links broccoli, which contains chromium, to increased insulin sensitivity, thus lowering blood glucose.

Harvard scientists found that a daily serving of dairy decreased the risk of type 2 diabetes by 9%.  They think the calcium in milk products is somehow involved.

In a Sweedish study, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, researchers determined that coffee, in addition to clearing the cobwebs in you head, wakes up your insulin receptors.  For each cup you drink daily, you decrease your risk of insulin resistance 16%.  A separate study found that men who drank regular coffee daily significantly reduced their risk of type 2 diabetes.

Isn’t this redundant ???     Insulin resistance is one of the primary causes of type 2 diabetes.

Australian researchers found that one and a half glasses of wine downed shortly after a meal plunges blood glucose back to pre-meal levels.

Sounds like a plan, to me.

You should avoid sweet dessert wines, such as port or sherry.  Ask for a Riesling instead, it’s sweet but won’t boost blood sugar.  Is it any coincidence that many Australian wineries produce Riesling?

Here’s the kicker:

“Researchers at the University of Missouri at Columbia have found that your muscles’ insulin efficiency decreases after just two days of inactivity.  A drop in insulin efficiency can increase your chances of developing diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.  After rest, receptors on muscle cells become less efficient at signaling the amount of insulin bound to them, and as a result, less glucose is taken into your muscles for energy.  That leaves more glucose to wreak havoc in the rest of your body.  So aim for physical activity most days of the week (walking is good), expecially if type 2 diabetes runs in your family.”

Walking is good for you!  DUH ….. What do you think was their first clue?

You think, maybe, your muscles are taking in less fuel because THEY AREN’T DOING ANY WORK?

In conclusion:

Eat lots of broccoli.  Drink more coffee, tea, beer, milk and wine.  Take a hike.  You probably won’t be arrested for WUI (Walking Under the Influence).  If you’re going to follow this regimin, I would suggest you know the location of the nearest restroom at all times!!!

Caution:  The “Wind At Your Back”, from the old Irish blessing, may be caused by all that broccoli and beer.