Monthly Archives: October 2018

One Day Every Year

Posted on October 31, 2018 by janekdickinson

My dog has a jack-o-lantern collar, which means he’s stylish one day out of every year. Today’s the day, folks! It’s also a day when kids with diabetes may wish they didn’t have it. The cool thing about 2018, though, … Continue reading →

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What the language movement is not

Posted on October 24, 2018 by janekdickinson

  In diabetes, we are changing the world…of language. We are becoming aware of the words we use and messages we send, because we know they make a difference. #languagematters Sometimes we call it changing the conversation and other times … Continue reading →

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Sugar Coating vs. Tough Love

Posted on October 12, 2018 by janekdickinson

*CRS Q/A Question: “Sugar coating” is not honest. “Tough Love” should be the motive. How to balance? When I see/hear this type of question I immediately think I’m not doing a good job communicating the intent of this language movement. … Continue reading →

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