Author Archives: janekdickinson

Health Beliefs

“Religion, culture, beliefs, and ethnic customs can influence how people understand health concepts, how they take care of their health, and how they make decisions related to their health” (AHRQ). Health beliefs often overlap with cultural and religious beliefs, as well … Continue reading

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People who want to be told what to do

*CRS Q/A Question: What is the best strategy (or a suggestion) to provide person-centered care to somebody who is more “old-school” – e.g. “Doctor, just write me a prescription,” without wanting to take any responsibility for their own care? First … Continue reading

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Diabetes Distress Resources

*CRS Q/A Question: The ADA and APA offer a mental health provider education program, but it is in-person only and will be given only three times in 2019. What resources do you recommend to help our clinic’s behavioral health providers … Continue reading

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Night shift and risk of type 2 diabetes

I can’t even imagine how hard it would be to work nights and still have a healthy lifestyle. I have worked two night shifts in my career and they were both torture. I admit I am not cut out for … Continue reading

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ACES and diabetes

*CRS Q/A Question: What are your thoughts and experience with screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and use of trauma-informed care as one way to improve diabetes outcomes (our experience suggests that ACES are different from PHQ depression and diabetes … Continue reading

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A gift for people with diabetes and others

I want to let everyone know about a wonderful resource. The diaTribe Foundation puts out a newsletter with the tagline, Making Sense of Diabetes.  Their mission is to help individuals better understand their diabetes and to make our readers happier and healthier. … Continue reading

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A(nother) vote for positive language

In the exercise world, “bout” is often used to describe a period of exercise. In the real world, many people don’t enjoy exercise. And exercise is incredibly important for all of us – diabetes or not – so it makes … Continue reading

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Three choices

The American Diabetes Association says we have three choices for living with diabetes. Here’s my take on those choices: Manage it. Yes! We have many tools and resources available to help us manage and live well with diabetes. Check out … Continue reading

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One Day Every Year

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

  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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