Category Archives: about diabetes

Diabetes Awareness

Posted on December 3, 2012 by janekdickinson

I’ve often said, “Everyone knows someone with diabetes.” And the number of people with diabetes in 2012 supports this statement. There’s a lot of diabetes out there!! Yet the other day I met someone who told me she doesn’t know … Continue reading →

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Words Matter

Posted on November 26, 2012 by janekdickinson

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 →

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Texting Diabetes

Posted on November 19, 2012 by janekdickinson

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 →

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Disconnected

Posted on November 6, 2012 by janekdickinson

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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Diabetes and Food

Posted on October 26, 2012 by janekdickinson

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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Body Image

Posted on October 17, 2012 by janekdickinson

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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Routine Diabetes

Posted on October 3, 2012 by janekdickinson

Routine: do you love it or avoid it? I saw this question posted and got curious. I would consider myself a routine person. I am the most productive when I follow a routine. I definitely have the most success managing … Continue reading →

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Definition of Trust

Posted on October 1, 2012 by janekdickinson

I was asked to come up with my personal definition of trust, and while giving it some thought I went immediately to diabetes. While trust plays a role in all aspects of my life, I thought about trusting someone with … Continue reading →

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Shoes and Diabetes

Posted on September 28, 2012 by janekdickinson

Last week there was a discussion about feet and eyes on Diabetes Social Media Advocacy. One particular question came up that I think is an important one: Why do I have to wear closed shoes all the time?  First of … Continue reading →

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Distraction meets Diabetes

Posted on September 26, 2012 by janekdickinson

I think every parent – heck, every adult in this overstimulated world of ours – has some level of adult ADD. “I’m just going to send one more message,” “I just have to check facebook one more time” and so … Continue reading →

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