Yearly Archives: 2018

Apply to be on the ADA Board

Posted on April 5, 2018 by janekdickinson

Hey, colleagues! Have you ever considered giving back by being on the board of a professional organization? Now’s your chance! The American Diabetes Association is currently taking applications for their national Board of Directors. Here’s the link…take a look!

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Fasting with Diabetes

Posted on April 4, 2018 by janekdickinson

This morning I had fasting blood labs drawn. Fasting can be a challenge for people who take insulin. In the perfect world, our basal (background) insulin would keep us steady in our target range if we don’t eat. However – … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Agency

Posted on April 3, 2018 by janekdickinson

Have you heard of agency? I’m not talking about an organization or office. I’m hearing and reading agency, meaning the ability to act, more and more. I think of agency as feeling in control. One place it came up recently was in the … Continue reading →

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I “hope,” not “suffer”

Posted on April 2, 2018 by janekdickinson

I’ve often told the story of the health care provider who asked me how long I had suffered from diabetes. I told her (at the time – this was about 22 years ago), “I’ve had diabetes for 20 years, but … Continue reading →

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Advocating Ain’t Always eAsy

Posted on March 27, 2018 by janekdickinson

So this happened to me (and my daughter). I don’t know whether to feel embarrassed, upset, or just shocked. Because this is what I talk to patients and students about all the time – advocating for ourselves (and our patients). … Continue reading →

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Nothing New

Posted on January 30, 2018 by janekdickinson

I am constantly saying that what we know about diabetes changes all the time; there’s something new to learn every day. While that may be true, there are certainly days when it seems like same old, same old. I’ve had … Continue reading →

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