what’s it all about? by Lorraine Brooks
ls it just for the moment we live?
Or shall we plan for what’s ahead?
Shall we look to stay empowered
Choosing hope instead of dread?
Diabetes notwithstanding,
We can choose the healthy way.
And we can say a little prayer
To get us going every day.
l’ll turn my house into a home
And look my illness in the eye
I want to make my choices count
To walk and hold my head up high.
For me it’s almost 40 years
l’ve dealt with diabetes now,
So far l’m doing very well
In keeping numbers nice and low.
Anyone who had a heart
Would understand the struggles faced
And anyone who wants to help
Is welcomed in my private space.
l never want to walk on by
And miss the pleasures to enjoy
I want to reach a ripe old age
So, healthy measures l employ.
Exercise is fun and good,
Vegetables and fruits and meat
Taking all my insulin
Covers all the foods l eat.
I thrive with my community
l’ve lived to 68 and more.
I couldn’t do it by myself,
l’m grateful, that’s what friends are for!
Listen to Lorraine Brooks read her poem, ‘what’s it all about?’ on May’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast CLICK HERE.
We’re talking about Secrets to Longevity & Diabetes with musical inspiration from Dionne Warwick on May’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast.
Living longer and increasing your life expectancy with diabetes doesn’t have to be a chore. From flossing your teeth daily to getting a good night’s sleep, there are simple things you can do to help you live long, happy and healthy life.
Dionne Warwick has enjoyed a tremendously long career as a singer. She ranks second to Aretha Franklin as the most charted female vocalist with 69 singles making the Billboard Hot 100 during the rock era (1955–1999).
Dionne Warwick once explained her longevity to Jet magazine, saying, “I really attribute it to remaining who I am and not jumping ship, being completely cognizant of what the people … are accustomed to hearing from me.”
Guests include The Lager Queen of Minnesota and Kitchens of the Great Midwest Author J. Ryan Stradal, Deborah Greenwood PhD, RN, BC-ADM, CDE, FAADE, Fonzi Thornton, Rachel Stahl MS, RD, CDN, CDE, and Lorraine Brooks.
Throughout the podcast we will be featuring music from Dionne Warwick’s ‘Dionne’ album featuring I’ll Never Love This Way Again and Deja Vu courtesy of SONY Music.