Author Archives: janekdickinson

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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Easter Chocolate

Posted on March 29, 2013 by janekdickinson

This Sunday is Easter, and although Easter is not about chocolate and jelly beans, they are abundant at this time of year. In fact, I just purchased a chocolate bunny for my daughter a little while ago (my son doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Richard Rubin

Posted on March 27, 2013 by janekdickinson

A big name in the diabetes professional community is gone. Although I did not know Richard Rubin personally, I heard him present at diabetes meetings, I read his work, and I heard and saw his name a lot. Dr. Rubin … Continue reading →

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Emotional Eating

Posted on March 25, 2013 by janekdickinson

Emotional eating affects more than just those with diabetes, but when you have diabetes and you find yourself eating emotionally, it can be complicated. I just read Ginger Vieira’s new book, Emotional Eating with Diabetes. This is a wonderful resource … Continue reading →

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Books and Diabetes

Posted on March 22, 2013 by janekdickinson

  I’ve decided that writing/publishing a book is like managing diabetes. Well, there are many parallels, at least. For starters, you make yourself extremely vulnerable when putting a book “out there,” just as you do when you visit a new … Continue reading →

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Fasting and Diabetes

Posted on March 20, 2013 by janekdickinson

Some suggestions for the next time you have to fast for labs: 1) stop eating 12 hours before the lab draw 2) leave a note on the bathroom counter (or someplace you’ll see it in the morning) so you remember … Continue reading →

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