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Aug.08.2011
Hello it is quiet here in Betheltowne. I joined Sara's sewing circle. We don't have anyone in town yet that owns a camera, but here is a pic from another state of a sewing circle. I think I am going to talk Robinson into purchasing a camera and set a shop up on the side. Geri
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Aug.05.2011
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...
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Aug.03.2011
Hello, not much going on today, I was complaining about the heat and Sara told me about the 'Schoolhouse Blizzard' earlier this year. On Jan 12, 1888 the temperature dropped from 74 degrees F to 40 below in less than 24 hours in some states. The Dakotas, Montana, Minn, Nebraska, Kansas and Texas...
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Aug.03.2011
The Diagnosis
Hello, Geri once again. I was helping Dr. O’Neal with a new patient yesterday and he turned out to be diabetic. You are lucky to be alive in 2011 instead of 1888. We have no way to monitor this patient, or treat him.
We last left our discussion with going to the doctor and...
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Aug.01.2011
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...
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Jul.29.2011
Nothing going on in the good ole US today. Last night our Shakespeare club was a huge sucess. We discussed having a play and I nominated Robinson to play Hamlet. He just laughed and said I needed to do Taming of the Shrew. Whats up with that??? (I nominate Megan for that one). Better not say...
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Jul.28.2011
Good Morning Everyone:
Seems nothing noteworthy is happening nationally today. But we have good news. The first meeting of the Shakespeare club will be at Doc's house tonight. Oh, and Sara told me we will have a library soon!
Guess we all have to do something today to make it a memorable one in...
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Jul.26.2011
A Spoonful of Sugar and Some Medicine Go Down
Hello, everyone! I would like to introduce you to a very dear friend of mine, Dr. Patrick O’Neal. If it wasn’t for Doc and his wife, Sara I would not have survived my trip. He wants to share these medical facts that are now available to everyone...
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Jul.18.2011
Why Should I Control My Blood Sugar?
Remember here in 1888 there is very little we could do for diabetes. Most people die at a very young age wishing they had the help you do now.
I don’t mean to scare you but: High blood sugar can lead to problems such as: heart disease, nerve...
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Jul.07.2011
Having a party and want to make it diabetic-friendly? As a host, get-togethers often revolve around food. And if you, or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes, you may feel as though you have to give up your favorite dishes all together. Not so! There's no need to completely change your...
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