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Author Archives: janekdickinson
Words Matter
I believe that words really do have an impact on us. I realize that to be consistent with what I’m about to write, I have to admit that it’s a choice to let words have an impact. But I think … Continue reading
Posted in about diabetes, diabetes advocacy
Tagged approach, diabetes, diabetic, suffering, words
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Texting Diabetes
Are you proactive about your diabetes? Do you take responsibility for your health? I just read an article that reported results of a poll. Nearly 80 percent of respondents say it’s their doctor’s job to keep them healthy – not just … Continue reading
Posted in about diabetes, diabetes care
Tagged accountability, diabetes, health care system, proactive, responsibility, texting
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Stand Up and Move!
The evidence against a sedentary lifestyle is mounting, and has been for years. And so are the opportunities to sit! More and more of us work from home, and the majority of those who don’t either drive or take public … Continue reading
Posted in exercise and diabetes
Tagged diabetes, exercise and diabetes, health outcomes, sedentary lifestyle, sitting
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The Big Blue Test
Please participate!! The Diabetes Hands Foundation is doing wonderful work for people in need. They are trying to reach 20,000 by Wednesday, so please check it out here. Despite my not liking (or using) the word “test” this is a … Continue reading
Disconnected
My cell phone was stolen a week ago, and I have discovered how nice it is to be disconnected! I don’t worry about being distracted while driving; I don’t worry about the phone ringing during church or an important meeting; … Continue reading
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Tagged diabetes, disconnected, overwhelmed
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November and Diabetes
Today is the first day of Diabetes Month. The American Diabetes Association calls it “American Diabetes Month” and the National Diabetes Education Program calls it “National Diabetes Month.” The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation calls it National Diabetes Awareness Month, and … Continue reading
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Tagged American Diabetes Month, diabetes, goals, National Diabetes Month, starting fresh
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Diabetes and Food
Diabetes is a public health crisis. The number of people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes is increasing every day. Most people are not willing, interested, or in some cases able to follow a low- or no-carb meal plan. … Continue reading
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Tagged carbohydrates, diabetes, food
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Body Image
I had the great fortune of watching the video BirthMarkings this morning. It brought on many thoughts for me. Some related to my after-kids body, and some related to diabetes. I realized that I often comment about the changes that resulted … Continue reading
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Tagged bodies, body image, diabetes, pregnancy, scars, self image, stretch marks, weight
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New Diabetes Education Standards
A task force of diabetes professionals has developed and published the brand new National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support. This version of the standards emphasizes communication between all members of the patient’s health care team, and putting the … Continue reading
Posted in diabetes advocacy, diabetes guidelines, health care
Tagged diabetes, diabetes advocacy, National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support, patient voice
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Diabetes Art Day
There is a wonderful, new-ish tradition called Diabetes Art Day. This year Diabetes Art Day took place on September 24th and I missed it. But that’s ok, because having just viewed all the art submissions, I realize that I’m not … Continue reading