Monthly Archives: August 2017

Help Mindy Get Her Book Published

Posted on August 28, 2017 by janekdickinson

Mindy Bartleson is sharing this guest blog today. Mindy is 24 years old and has had type 1 diabetes since she was seven. She lives in Boston, works and volunteers in diabetes and is an avid diabetes camper! Mindy started … Continue reading →

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Back to school…with diabetes

Posted on August 21, 2017 by janekdickinson

Forty-two years ago I went to second grade with something new. Not a new outfit or a new backpack, but something I would wear and carry with me for life…diabetes. I was seven years old and had been diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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Different Problems, Same Goal

Posted on August 14, 2017 by janekdickinson

Last Sunday at #AADE17, I had the honor to be part of a presentation on the language of diabetes. Three of us, who are authors on the upcoming joint paper on language use in diabetes care and education, presented to … Continue reading →

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All Patients Are Liars

Posted on August 7, 2017 by janekdickinson

“All patients are liars until proven otherwise.” Meredith Grey Wow. Can you even imagine how my blood boiled when I heard that quote? Yes, I realize it was said by an imaginary character on a TV show, but it still … Continue reading →

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