Magnolia Medical Foundation

EDNA MASON

“I started this program, July 2023. I had an A1C of 6.3 and weighed in at 166 pounds. I had recently retired from my job to take care of my mother with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. I found myself pretty much eating and sitting around watching her. Once I got help with my mom, I would line dance once or twice a week. It was over the amount of exercise minutes per week, but I would have days of doing nothing.  I watched my sister inject a needle in herself for diabetes. I knew I never wanted to do that. One day, during line dance, Mrs. Alexander came in and talked to the class. I had recently went to the doctor and had the results of my A1C in my purse. After listening to Ms. Alexander and seeing the vision of my sister and that needle, I thought I would give this a try. Well, let me say, this was the best decision that I’ve done for ME in a long time. I’ve learned to eat to live and realized the importance of reading labels, trying new vegetables, drinking more water and doing these things in the right portion sizes. I may not have lost the most weight out of the class, but I lost and meet my goal. I have continued to do this as of now. I’m more conscious of what I eat, what I do, which makes me feel good about me. I just thank Ms. Alexander for coming into that line dance class; otherwise, I would have never know about the class and would have probably became a Diabetic. I’m proud to say I’m does 13 pounds and have an A1C of 5.5. I feel better, I look better, and I’m truly happy, thanks to Ms. Alexander and Magnolia Medical Foundation.”