Tag Archives: diabetes

Sleep is good for diabetes

Posted on May 8, 2013 by janekdickinson

Sleep is so important. And I’m a huge fan of sleep. I was a maniac about teaching my kids how to sleep – and in their own beds – when they were babies. And they are excellent sleepers to this … Continue reading →

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Diabetes at the Buffet

Posted on May 3, 2013 by janekdickinson

I typically avoid buffets. I find it challenging to take a rational amount of food, and often I find that the food offerings are not as healthy as I’d prefer. I found this article about how people handle buffets interesting. … Continue reading →

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New Hormone to Cure Diabetes?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by janekdickinson

Do you get excited when you hear about a cure for diabetes? I usually don’t. I don’t live for a cure because I’d rather live for today. Don’t get me wrong, a cure would be wonderful. I just can’t let … Continue reading →

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Obsessive

Posted on April 30, 2013 by janekdickinson

Today is the last day of the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge, and the prompt is to describe my HAWMC experience in one word. My word is obsessive. While – as I mentioned yesterday – I enjoy writing, and having … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on April 29, 2013 by janekdickinson

Today I’m supposed to write three things I’m great at. I’m glad this month-long blog challenge is almost over!! 1.) I’m great at being a diabetes robot: I wake up and check my blood glucose every morning. I eat at … Continue reading →

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Must Follow!

Posted on April 28, 2013 by janekdickinson

Today I share with you my “must follow” list, and I’ve decided to choose twitter (we only get one social network). Here they are: @scottkjohnson (Scott K. Johnson) @mydiabeticheart (Mike Durbin) @ninjabetic (George Simmons) @withfaithgrace (Allison Nimlos) @betespora (Jeff) @ArtMindBody … Continue reading →

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5 Working Titles

Posted on April 27, 2013 by janekdickinson

Today’s prompt is to come up with five working titles for a book about my life, my community, or my condition. Here they are: 5.) What Ever Happened to Carefree Sugarless Gum?? 4.) On the Road of Life, Diabetes is … Continue reading →

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Worry-free Day

Posted on April 27, 2013 by janekdickinson

Today would have been a perfect day to be worry free. Today I hiked in the Grand Canyon with my husband and kids. Although I was comfortable with my blood glucose level prior to lunch and hike, it definitely would … Continue reading →

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Healthy Activity

Posted on April 25, 2013 by janekdickinson

I’ve learned a lot from several health activists, and today I get to highlight one. Unfortunately, I can’t send you to her page, because she is no longer blogging there, and I’m sad about that. Kathy is an inspiration to … Continue reading →

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No interest in pinterest

Posted on April 24, 2013 by janekdickinson

No offense to Pinterest or those who love it, but I’m not pinterested. I find it overwhelming enough to keep up with blogging, facebook, twitter and the diabetes social networks I follow. With diabetes I don’t have the option to pick … Continue reading →

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