Author Archives: janekdickinson

Comment

Posted on April 15, 2013 by janekdickinson

Wow. Today’s prompt (pick someone else’s blog post and write a comment to them) was hard for me! I read several blog posts and they all seemed to be about food and frustration. I honestly didn’t know how to respond. … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Diabetes Health Activists

Posted on April 14, 2013 by janekdickinson

Today’s prompt for the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge is to thank fellow health activists. Here’s my list: Leonard Auter – for his grass roots, personal efforts to reach out to and support others with diabetes. Susan Mees and her … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Poetry

Posted on April 13, 2013 by janekdickinson

Daily Intention & Action Beget Energy & Tenacity, which Elicit Success

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Hindsight

Posted on April 12, 2013 by janekdickinson

If I could go back in time and talk to myself and my parents on the day of my diagnosis with diabetes (June, 1975), I would simply say this: You’re going to handle this just fine. You have what it … Continue reading →

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Random apps for your highness

Posted on April 11, 2013 by janekdickinson

Today’s prompt is to write about my favorite iPhone app for diabetes. Here’s the truth: I don’t use any diabetes apps! I do have an iPhone, though, so I guess that makes me an embarrassment to the Apple community. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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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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