Reiki is your connection with the essential light and energy 

that is the Universe.

Reiki energy is a complete energy, there is nothing missing and nothing 

that must be owned or achieved. It can be used anytime, 

anyplace for any condition. This vital flowing energy 

is the basis for the continuity of life, as we know it. 

When I was first diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic it was a very dark time. 

Reiki, I am a Usui Tibetan Reiki Master Teacher and Practitioner, helped me greatly.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a combination of two Japanese words, ‘Rei’ meaning spirit, 

miraculous, or divine and ‘Ki’ meaning gas, vital energy, 

breath of life, consciousness. 

Ki can also refer to a person’s feelings, spirit, mood or frame of mind. 

There are a number of other translations of ‘Reiki’ into English.

For ease of use, and because there is no generally agreed on replacement 

for the word ‘Reiki’ we will use it now.

Reiki is your connection with the essential light and energy 

that is the Universe.

Reiki energy is a complete energy, there is nothing missing and nothing 

that must be owned or achieved. It can be used anytime, 

anyplace for any condition. This vital flowing energy 

is the basis for the continuity of life, as we know it. 

There are three degrees and four levels of attunement to Reiki

There is nothing a diabetic cannot consume, there are

things a diabetic should not consume.

Easter is coming and there will be celebrations involving

food. Choose sugar free options, or simply reduce 

your intake of cakes, chocolate, and other sugary treats.

Monitor your CGM if you are wearing one, remember to 

take finger pricks for blood analysis.

Always let your host know you may not consume 

everything you are given, but that you will enjoy 

what you do.

Where and who you do your physical activity with

is as important as doing it. 

You will reduce your stress and anxiety over your activity

Always choose the place and people you are comfortable 

with, and make self praise a familiar friend.

We are out walking again, maintaining the activity level to improve our fitness.

One of the questions often asked is whether animals have a pancreas that doe the same for them as does the human Pnacrease

The answer is yes, they do. Listen to the podcast to learn more

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I am a Type 2 Diabetic. I was diagnosed in December 2022. Since being diagnosed I have made a lot of life style changes with the goal of coming off my diabetes medication. In November 2023 I acheived that goal. I no longer take any medictaion for diabetes. I still use a Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor - CGM to monitor my blood glucose levels. This is my journey and my relationship with medicine and diabetes. I have learned a lot and I am sharing it here.

Stress and Anxiety play a big role in the daily life of a Diabetic, Type 1 or Type 2. So What is Stress, What is Anxiety? I cover both in my book in some detail. But let's talk here for a moment.

Stress is any demand placed on your brain or physical body. Any event or scenario that makes you feel frustrated or nervous can trigger it.

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, or unease. While anxiety can occur as a reaction to stress, it can occur without any obvious trigger.

So just to recap what's happening in your body when you consume liquids or you consume foods.

Your digestive system goes into interaction to convert what you've just eaten or drunk to blood glucose.

And it releases it into the system. The pancreas then senses this and goes into action, releasing insulin. And insulin is the hormone that moves the blood sugar that's just been created into your tissues. And it can be used and give you energy to do things like walk and talk and think and breathe and all those other good things that we all need.

My comments on Biceps and Triceps curls are general.I am not a personal trainer and I cannot see how you are interpreting the information.

Please refer to a personal trainer who can work with you and identify errors in form and execution of any exercises you perform.

I am a Type 2 Diabetic. I was diagnosed in December 2022. Since being diagnosed I have made a lot of life style changes with the goal of coming off my diabetes medication. In November 2023 I acheived that goal. I no longer take any medication for diabetes.

Exercise has been mentioned a few times in this book, now is the time to look at it in more detail and take note of some differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics.

Our second walk down by Lake Ontario. Each activity session builds on the one before and accumulates to create a more active and physically fit you.

Let's go for a walk, the simplest of activities but the most enjoyable and learn about Cardio and resistance activity.

Music - Epidemic Sound - Långväga - Strom

Exercise has been mentioned a few times in this book, now is the time to look at it in more detail and take note of some differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics.

The first thing to say about exercise is that it should be front and centre for ALL of us, not just diabetics. 

Exercise is a form of physical activity that is done at enough intensity to improve your fitness. Resistance training, brisk walking, cycling, and jogging are examples of exercise. As exercise is more challenging than just accumulating physical activity through your day, it often needs some planning, a certain level of ability, and a little more effort. [1]

From my perspective, I participated in vigorous spinning classes, cycling, and weight training because I enjoyed them not because they were risk factors. Diabetes was not on my vision board at that time. These activities served to support the fitness level necessary for scuba diving for both pleasure and teaching.

Let's go for a walk, the simplest of activities but the most enjoyable. This walk was down by Lake Ontario, Mississauga, Canada.

[1] Diabetes Canada, "Exercise and Activity,"  (2024).

Exercise is important to the whole population, not jut diabetics.

Exercise is an activity repeated often enough that you start to see benefits in your physical fitness. Some of the benefits are:

• weight loss - obesity is a risk factor for diabetes
• Stronger Bones
• Improves blood pressure
• Improved sensitivity to Insulin
• other benefits are lower rates of heart disease and cancer.

What counts as exercise. well if you have a dog, walk the dog! But, make it enjoyable for yourself and your dog.