Category Archives: diabetes advocacy

National Commission on Diabetes

Posted on November 7, 2017 by janekdickinson

Did you see that Trump signed a bill to establish a “national commission of health care experts” on diabetes? I’m actually very excited about this! And what better time to do it than during National Diabetes Educator Week? My hope … Continue reading →

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Serving, not pleasing

Posted on September 19, 2017 by janekdickinson

“…more often than not, trying to please everyone a little is a great way to please most people not at all.” Seth Godin I’ve been told that serving is more important than pleasing, and I wholeheartedly agree. Last week I … Continue reading →

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Back to school…with diabetes

Posted on August 21, 2017 by janekdickinson

Forty-two years ago I went to second grade with something new. Not a new outfit or a new backpack, but something I would wear and carry with me for life…diabetes. I was seven years old and had been diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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What was said vs. what we hear

Posted on July 10, 2017 by janekdickinson

In the summer of 2009, the kids and I drove from Colorado to New Hampshire with a stop at the Canadian Niagara Falls. As we drove across the border, an official leaned out of her booth and asked the typical … Continue reading →

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Messages of Blame and How We Can Change That…

Posted on May 17, 2017 by janekdickinson

Today is the third day of #dblogweek and the topic is “the blame game.” I’m tasked with telling you how blame comes up at “doctor’” visits. For my purposes, by “doctor,” I am referring to all health care professionals (HCP). … Continue reading →

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Alert! Alert!

Posted on March 28, 2017 by janekdickinson

Today is Diabetes Alert Day, your opportunity to check your own risks for diabetes and alert others as well. Diabetes affects millions and millions (and millions) of people in the U.S. and in the world. Knowing the signs, reducing the … Continue reading →

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We’re all in this together

Posted on March 8, 2017 by janekdickinson

Facebook claims today is International Women’s Day. I don’t know if that’s a thing or not. I read the line under that announcement quickly and thought it said “Celebrate by creating a non-profit.” What? (It actually said “…by creating a … Continue reading →

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Showing up every day

Posted on November 14, 2016 by janekdickinson

Today is just another day with diabetes for those of us living with it. It happens to also be World Diabetes Day, so many are making a big deal today. Not just today, but every day we show up, wake … Continue reading →

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Jane’s answer to the high price of insulin

Posted on November 7, 2016 by janekdickinson

My dad recently asked me about the price of insulin. He said he had read something about how expensive insulin is and was concerned about it. I don’t talk about diabetes with my family very often. They ask an occasional question, … Continue reading →

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National Day of Action for Diabetes

Posted on November 3, 2016 by janekdickinson

Today is as good a day as any to take action for diabetes. It also happens to be the inaugural National Day of Action for diabetes, and there are so many things you can do! check your BG before and … Continue reading →

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