Dill and Diabetes

 

This is a word that for many brings a sense of fear.  I remember when I first had to learn to test my blood and give myself my first shot.

I was lying in the hospital after a stroke due to my blood sugar being out of control.  The specialist walked me through the process then handed me the saline filled syringe.  I remember aiming the needle then closing my eyes before pushing it into my thigh.  She chastised me for closing my eyes. 

My response was I have a visually impaired friend who gives himself shots everyday so why not?  She just shook her head.

Later a friend told me that giving myself the shots would not be the hard part, it would be the testing of my blood because I would have an internal discussion or rather argument every time.  He was right.  It would go like this:

"Push the button."
"I don't want to push the button."
"Push the button."
"It will hurt."
“Just push the button.”

Eventually I would push the button, and yes it hurt.  Now 8 months later it is easier, at times I still have a shorter version of the same discussion in my head.

This is a great intro to the first essential oil to be in the spotlight - Dill.

Dill is a remarkable oil that can be useful in maintaining your health.  Dill is useful in maintaining a healthy blood sugar level.



When looking for a way to help manage my diabetes and my blood sugar I chose Dill because it supports the pancreas.  Dill was easy to use all I needed to do was apply dill inside my cheek.  The added bonus is that it is much easier than trying to carry a dill pickle around in my purse.

Pamela Allen #1453493
http://oilswithpamela.com/