Ways to Fight Diabetes

Here is "Five Things You Need to Know Today" for Monday, July 9 as we start a long five-day work week.

Weather: The broken record of Florida weather in the summer continues, via the National Weather Service. Scattered showers are expected after 2 p.m. High for today is expected to be 91. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Chances of rain should end before 11 p.m. with a low tonight of 80.

Cheap gas: As of Sunday morning, the cheapest gas in Gulfport can be found at Citgo, 1422 58th St. There, per GasBuddy.com, a gallon of unleaded gas can be had for $3.11.

Diabetes support:  A support group to help those cope with diabetes meets at the Gulfport Senior Center today at 10 a.m. Among the tips are ways to live a healthy lifestyle, the easiest and cheapest way to battle the affliction. 

Karaoke on the Beach: OK, usually, one thinks of karaoke as a fun thing to do after a few cocktails at a night spot watering hole. But no, there is karaoke on the beach. In the afternoon. On a Monday. Today's karaoke begins at the Pavillion, 5400 Shore Blvd South at 1 p.m.

Drum circle: A drum circle is a great way to move to the music and join in with drums or other instruments with various music lovers. It's also a good way to dial down the blood pressure. Today's drum circle is at Longhouse Yoga, 2309 49th Street.