When we are away from home, Diabetes is part of our life whether we’re at work or school; traveling on holiday or seeking shelter from a natural disaster; or just out on a shopping trip we must stay prepared for times we’re away from home. A good rule of thumb is to always have a bag prepared with the diabetic supplies you need. I always keep a bag packed with the following supplies:Blood glucose meter, lancets and testing stripsDiabetes medicinesGlucose tabletsCarb steady snacks and a couple of bottles of waterAntibiotic ointment, first aid kitList of emergency contacts and phone numbersBlood pressure monitorMake your list, pack your bag, be diligent.
Ginger & Spice Tea
Honey, ginger tea infused with citrus zest, warm cloves and spices. The aroma warms you before you experience the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Water
- 2/3 Cups Honey
- 1/2 Cup Ginger Water See instructions making ginger water. You can also add a tablespoon of the diced ginger.
- 1/2 Lemon and Lemon Zest
- 1/2 Orange and Orange Zest
- 10 Whole Cloves If cloves are small add 12
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Turmeric
Instructions
- Ginger Water: Peel, and dice a large ginger root into small pieces. Place diced ginger in a sauce pan with 4 cups of water. Bring to boil and let simmer for 30-45 minutes. The ginger has been extracted when the water is yellow in color. Cool and store in an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready for use.
HONEY, GINGER AND SPICE TEA
- Add 4 cup of water to a saucepan
- Add Honey
- Add ginger water
- Grate and add zest of 1/2 Lemon and 1/2 Orange
- Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon and the juice of 1/2 orange in tea mix
- Bring tea mix to a boil
- Add whole cloves
- Add cinnamon
- Add Turmeric
- Let tea mixture simmer for 10 minutes
- Use a strainer or cheese cloth when pouring up tea
- Add lemon and/or orange wedge for garnish
- Enjoy
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Worth Repeating... Always Be Prepared
When we are away from home, Diabetes is part of our life whether we’re at work or school; traveling on holiday or seeking shelter from a natural disaster; or just out on a shopping trip we must stay prepared for times we’re away from home. A good rule of thumb is to always have a bag prepared with the diabetic supplies you need. I always keep a bag packed with the following supplies:
- Blood glucose meter, lancets and testing strips
- Diabetes medicines
- Glucose tablets
- Carb steady snacks and a couple of bottles of water
- Antibiotic ointment, first aid kit
- List of emergency contacts and phone numbers
- Blood pressure monitor
Make your list, pack your bag, be diligent.