Category Archives: about diabetes

Being truthful to ourselves…and others

Posted on October 28, 2014 by janekdickinson

One of the things we discuss frequently in the graduate program where I teach is creating a trusting environment where people with diabetes feel comfortable sharing openly and honestly with their care providers. At the same time it’s crucial that … Continue reading →

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diabetes smells

Posted on October 16, 2014 by janekdickinson

The other night we were putting up Halloween decorations and we needed small nails. I was looking on shelves in the garage, digging through former peanut butter containers that now contain various hardware-type gadgets, without any luck. At one point my … Continue reading →

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Education, not panic

Posted on October 14, 2014 by janekdickinson

I just received an excellent article on Ebola from one of my alma maters. I love the title: “Public education, not panic, best approach to Ebola crisis.” Isn’t this true for anything? Yesterday I tried to allay my son’s fears when … Continue reading →

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Family Meals

Posted on October 7, 2014 by janekdickinson

There is data showing that eating meals together as a family during adolescence can protect adults from becoming overweight later in life. My ears perk up when I hear about something simple that can be life-changing. My family always ate … Continue reading →

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fitness trackers and diabetes

Posted on October 2, 2014 by janekdickinson

I see a lot of “talk” about fitness trackers, mobile apps, etc. I wrote about the 7-minute Workout once, and while I do like the concept and will use it in certain circumstances, it’s not something I look at very … Continue reading →

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diabetes innovation…again

Posted on September 25, 2014 by janekdickinson

I am once again humbled, amazed, inspired, and impressed with what people with diabetes are doing to help people with diabetes. Not that this doesn’t happen just about every day, but here is the latest. I had the distinct pleasure … Continue reading →

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Are we teaching dependence?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by janekdickinson

I am overwhelmed by all the options available to people with diabetes. Yes, we can always ask for more and better, but what we have now and what is in the pipeline are pretty impressive. Kids and families who are … Continue reading →

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Age and duration of diabetes

Posted on September 16, 2014 by janekdickinson

I’m definitely not getting any younger, and every day I’ve had diabetes a day longer. So when I just saw an article titled, “Age, diabetes duration increases risk for macrovascular complications,” I was not uplifted. Living well with diabetes for … Continue reading →

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diabetes is small

Posted on September 11, 2014 by janekdickinson

Today is the anniversary of one of the United States’ biggest events in history. It’s hard (if not impossible) to get through September 11th without remembering where we were, or what we were doing, or how we were feeling….when terrorists … Continue reading →

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Exercise words

Posted on September 9, 2014 by janekdickinson

Admittedly I’m a word freak. I love words – where they come from, what they mean, how they are pronounced. I try to be mindful about the words I use (well, most of the time), but I also obsess about words … Continue reading →

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