Tag Archives: attitude

Overwhelmed may not be a choice

Posted on March 10, 2020 by janekdickinson

I read a blog post titled “overwhelmed is a choice,” that sat with me for a few days. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have a relatively stable management plan and excellent health insurance. Life, in general, can be overwhelming, … Continue reading →

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Parents of/with diabetes

Posted on August 3, 2018 by janekdickinson

Check out the cuteness of my parents. They raised me to know (without ever saying it out loud) that diabetes would not stop me from doing anything. It turns out the nurse diabetes educator in the hospital where I was … Continue reading →

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Turn surviving into thriving

Posted on July 20, 2018 by janekdickinson

“When you’re surviving you can’t dream” Michael Ketterer. Well that’s profound. When I think about examples of people surviving, it’s clear to me that this is true. When we are focused on getting by, getting through the next moment, day, … Continue reading →

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Surgery and Diabetes

Posted on July 6, 2018 by janekdickinson

I am avoiding surgery as long as I can; hopefully I never have to have it (again). Sometimes, however, surgery is unavoidable and that’s OK! I had two c-sections and I don’t regret them at all. If you can safely … Continue reading →

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A new wording for weight loss

Posted on January 6, 2014 by janekdickinson

If you’ve read several of my posts, then you probably know that I think the words we use are important. I believe that language makes a difference in our lives and in our attitudes toward living well with diabetes. I … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, Diabetes!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by janekdickinson

Well, I certainly fell off my “limited carb” wagon this past week! And the great thing is that it’s ok. I know I can get back to my new(ish) habits, push past resistance, and start fresh today for the new … Continue reading →

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Are we surviving or thriving?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by janekdickinson

I spent some time with a women’s group this past weekend and something very important came up: thriving comes from the positive while surviving comes from the negative. I thought about that a little bit at the time and then … Continue reading →

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Diabetes, attitude, and life expectancy

Posted on October 9, 2013 by janekdickinson

While I realize there are many more factors involved, I believe that attitude plays a role in life expectancy. There is some research to back this up, and hopefully more will come around. This article reports that life expectancy is … Continue reading →

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Asher Day

Posted on June 3, 2013 by janekdickinson

Today I attended a memorial service for a 9-year-old. Not something anyone should have to do. The message was “make it an Asher Day,” which means live life to the fullest. With a huge smile on your face. Do what … Continue reading →

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