Category Archives: about diabetes

Checking In

Posted on June 11, 2020 by janekdickinson

It’s been a while since I last posted anything. I haven’t felt inspired to write during the whole pandemic situation. More than that, though, it didn’t seem like there was much to say that hadn’t already been said. I have … Continue reading →

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Patient or Person

Posted on March 24, 2020 by janekdickinson

I am an advocate for referring to me and others with diabetes as a person, or people, first. That’s been discussed in the context of not calling people “diabetics,” and also in terms of using the word “patient.” I started to … Continue reading →

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Diabetes and the Immune System

Posted on March 16, 2020 by janekdickinson

This is an uncertain, unprecedented time for everyone. Those of living with diabetes may have more questions, concerns, and fears than others. We’ve been told all our diabetes lives that we have a higher risk for illness because our immune … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed may not be a choice

Posted on March 10, 2020 by janekdickinson

I read a blog post titled “overwhelmed is a choice,” that sat with me for a few days. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have a relatively stable management plan and excellent health insurance. Life, in general, can be overwhelming, … Continue reading →

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Please ask.

Posted on February 13, 2020 by janekdickinson

I read a story about Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. She was injecting insulin in a restaurant bathroom and another patron saw her. Later, Sotomayor heard the woman say she was a drug addict. The justice explained to the woman that she … Continue reading →

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Have insulin; will party

Posted on February 6, 2020 by janekdickinson

Birthdays can be fun. On my birthday this year I started thinking about cake and frosting (I think it was the dancing cupcake with my face superimposed on it that a friend texted to me that got it started). I … Continue reading →

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It’s character building…

Posted on January 31, 2020 by janekdickinson

Just read an awesome blog post about parents of kids with special needs. I am stealing this line from the author (Heather McCain – thanks, Heather), because it fits in so many contexts, including diabetes: Strength is BUILT. Knowledge is ACQUIRED. … Continue reading →

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Opportunity 2020

Posted on December 26, 2019 by janekdickinson

Instead of resolutions, I’d like to suggest opportunities in 2020. Most of us who are alive today didn’t experience the “Roaring Twenties” of the last century. What a decade it appears to have been – full of boldness (and dancing). … Continue reading →

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No Restarts

Posted on December 10, 2019 by janekdickinson

“No restarts” is the message I got after I tried to hack the system because I forgot to bring a new CGM sensor when I was traveling this past summer. I followed the instructions to a T, and it didn’t work. Luckily I … Continue reading →

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CGM coverage

Posted on November 22, 2019 by janekdickinson

Over thirteen years ago it became possible to have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for personal use and now more and more people are using them. Continuous glucose monitoring (also CGM) has gotten so good (reliable/accurate) that I’m even using … Continue reading →

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