Monthly Archives: April 2011

Technology vs. People

Posted on April 5, 2011 by janekdickinson

I saw a great advertisement for an insurance company, while traveling recently. It went like this: “Technology when you want it. People when you don’t.” (trademark: Esurance Insurance Company). I was immediately reminded of people with diabetes and all the … Continue reading →

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Pump-worthy

Posted on April 2, 2011 by janekdickinson

I probably should not have made it sound so easy to get on an insulin pump. For many people (and for a variety of reasons) it is not. Sometimes it’s a provider issue. Many providers have it in their heads … Continue reading →

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To pump or not to pump – that is a choice

Posted on April 2, 2011 by janekdickinson

I love insulin pumps. I frequently say they are the best way to mimic a functioning pancreas (for those without a functioning pancreas)*. Currently, I am not on a pump. I went on a pump in 1996 because my friend … Continue reading →

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