Category Archives: diabetes advocacy

Solidarity in Diabetes

Posted on November 14, 2019 by janekdickinson

I saw a post on Facebook that says, “Type one diabetes, not caused by eating too much sugar or lifestyle.” I immediately (and somewhat frantically) typed this response: Type 2 diabetes is also not caused by eating too much sugar … Continue reading →

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Time Spent on Health Care Bills

Posted on November 6, 2019 by janekdickinson

I was going to post this article two weeks ago and decided to wait. In that time I’ve spent (no joke) 5 more hours on the phone with my health insurance company and with my provider’s billing office. Insurance people … Continue reading →

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Diabetes & Gig Economy Workers

Posted on April 1, 2019 by janekdickinson

Today’s blog post is by guest blogger, Jess Craig As a New Yorker who has her share of subway horror stories, (I’ve met NYC rats far less graceful than the legendary pizza rat), I’ve spent lots of time using ride sharing … Continue reading →

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Social Stigma and Diabetes

Posted on March 25, 2019 by janekdickinson

There has been quite a bit of research on diabetes and stigma, and there is a lot of stigma attached to diabetes. People with diabetes are often thought of as lazy, poor, fat, weak, bad, not intelligent, and over eaters. … Continue reading →

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Who can do it all?

Posted on March 15, 2019 by janekdickinson

I used to be incredibly efficient. I can still get a lot done, but I’m noticing that I’m not as efficient as I used to be. Not sure if I’m slowing down to focus on different things than I used … Continue reading →

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Stop the Commentary

Posted on March 8, 2019 by janekdickinson

The following can be considered a public service announcement. People who work in health care: stop the commentary. Recently I’ve heard comments about co-pays “This is a really great co-pay!” (You don’t know if that was my last 25 dollars.) … Continue reading →

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Artificial Intelligence and Health Care Communication

Posted on January 9, 2019 by janekdickinson

When I saw a tagline about artificial intelligence (AI) improving patient-provider communication I read on with great interest. What? How? This article claims AI will provide better ways to communicate between providers and patients. I take from this that AI has … Continue reading →

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Health Beliefs

Posted on December 19, 2018 by janekdickinson

“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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Diabetes Distress Resources

Posted on December 5, 2018 by janekdickinson

*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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ACES and diabetes

Posted on November 28, 2018 by janekdickinson

*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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