Tag Archives: 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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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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International Diabetes Federation

Posted on May 9, 2018 by janekdickinson

Are you aware that there’s an international organization focused on helping people with diabetes? The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has initiatives for professionals and people living with diabetes. They even have a philosophy on language! They also partnered with the … Continue reading →

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Advocating Ain’t Always eAsy

Posted on March 27, 2018 by janekdickinson

So this happened to me (and my daughter). I don’t know whether to feel embarrassed, upset, or just shocked. Because this is what I talk to patients and students about all the time – advocating for ourselves (and our patients). … 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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The Computer in the Room

Posted on June 6, 2016 by janekdickinson

When you are in a health-related appointment do you feel like the computer gets more attention from your provider (physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant) than you do? Back in the early 90s hospitals started converting to electronic charting. That … Continue reading →

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AADE Twitter Campaign Continues

Posted on June 17, 2014 by janekdickinson

Here is the latest update from the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) on the diabetes education for all campaign: AADE’s federal legislation has gained FIVE new cosponsors within the past month (read more here: http://advocate.diabeteseducator.org/site/R?i=XUgrNLsQfiEtgsw8DQNo3g). we need {continued} help building … Continue reading →

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Hope and Diabetes

Posted on April 17, 2014 by janekdickinson

We can’t live without hope. If we really stop and think about it, life runs on hope. Sometimes our hopes get dashed, but then we think of something else to hope for. Whether it’s personal achievement (school, work, athletics, performance), … Continue reading →

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Insulin For Life

Posted on January 22, 2014 by janekdickinson

I strongly believe that we can’t be an expert at everything.  Who has time? Those who work in diabetes can’t even be an expert in all aspects of diabetes. There’s just too much going on and too much to know. … Continue reading →

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World Diabetes Day-after

Posted on November 15, 2013 by janekdickinson

There are still over 300 million people in this world  who have diabetes! But we can say that yesterday, which was World Diabetes Day, was a huge success. People were talking! The word was being spread about how much diabetes … Continue reading →

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