Monthly Archives: April 2013

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on April 10, 2013 by janekdickinson
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Diabetes: Advice for Caregivers

Posted on April 9, 2013 by janekdickinson

Trust. Open Communication. Understanding. I can’t overemphasize the importance of these behaviors when you are living with, taking care of, or just know someone with diabetes. The last chapter of my book is about this very topic. Ask questions! Find … Continue reading →

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Diabetes is a dog

Posted on April 8, 2013 by janekdickinson

I resisted getting a dog for ten years, and then my family wore me down. I knew that no matter what they said, I’d be the one to take care of a dog, and I didn’t even want one! Now … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Makes You Look Younger

Posted on April 7, 2013 by janekdickinson

One of the most ridiculous things that has been said to me about diabetes was, “Is it the diabetes that makes you look so young?” I’m writing this in response to today’s prompt for the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge. … Continue reading →

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Letter to an Older Me

Posted on April 6, 2013 by janekdickinson

Dear Jane, I don’t really want to know what it’s like to still be living with diabetes when you’re 85. I’d rather ask what it’s like to no longer have it, but I know that may not be realistic (as … Continue reading →

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Informing the Masses

Posted on April 5, 2013 by janekdickinson

My goal as a health activist is to provide simple, straightforward information about diabetes, in a positive light. I especially want to reach those who are new to diabetes, those who haven’t had sufficient education or have “lost touch,” and … Continue reading →

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New to Diabetes

Posted on April 4, 2013 by janekdickinson

If you were recently diagnosed with diabetes, you will want to know about resources. Hopefully your health care provider has given you a list of resources in your local area – people and places that can support you in living … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on April 3, 2013 by janekdickinson
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Hello, I’m Diabetes

Posted on April 2, 2013 by janekdickinson

I never introduce myself as diabetes. It’s just not the biggest or most important thing about me. I’m Jane – I’m a person first. I’m a woman, mom, wife, friend, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin, nurse, writer, educator, neighbor…and I … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Write?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by janekdickinson

Today marks the start of the third Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge (#HAWMC), and it’s my third year participating. There will be a prompt every day during the month of April, and I will do my best to write every … Continue reading →

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