I just received an excellent article on Ebola from one of my alma maters. I love the title: “Public education, not panic, best approach to Ebola crisis.” Isn’t this true for anything?
Yesterday I tried to allay my son’s fears when he expressed his grave concerns about the Ebola situation. Unfortunately, I think the panic has infiltrated his system.
I’m sticking with thoughts like this one from the article: “…constantly sharing accurate and trustworthy information…” is a better approach than panic. And I am also taking this opportunity to spread the word about what we can do to prevent illnesses that are more common, and for people with diabetes can be as devastating, such as flu and pneumonia.
What’s more, panic triggers the fight or flight response, which raises blood glucose. Instead let’s stay educated and stay healthy!