Tag Archives: diabetes

Grief and Diabetes

Posted on December 21, 2012 by janekdickinson

It’s been a week since the horror at Sandy Hook Elementary, and honestly, I have not been able to blog since it happened. I just can’t figure out how writing about diabetes (or anything else) would make any sense in … Continue reading →

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Does Facebook Cause Diabetes?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by janekdickinson

                  Did you know that studies have been done on the effects of facebook on obesity and credit card debt? Probably even more, but I’ll have to check later. This particular study … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Awareness

Posted on December 3, 2012 by janekdickinson

I’ve often said, “Everyone knows someone with diabetes.” And the number of people with diabetes in 2012 supports this statement. There’s a lot of diabetes out there!! Yet the other day I met someone who told me she doesn’t know … Continue reading →

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Four Ways to be Healthy

Posted on November 28, 2012 by janekdickinson

This is what I tell my kids, and it’s true for all of us. Four things you can do every day to get or stay healthy: 1.) Drink lots of water 2.) Get enough sleep 3.) Be active 4.) Make healthy food … Continue reading →

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Words Matter

Posted on November 26, 2012 by janekdickinson

I believe that words really do have an impact on us. I realize that to be consistent with what I’m about to write, I have to admit that it’s a choice to let words have an impact. But I think … Continue reading →

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Texting Diabetes

Posted on November 19, 2012 by janekdickinson

Are you proactive about your diabetes? Do you take responsibility for your health? I just read an article that reported results of a poll. Nearly 80 percent of respondents say it’s their doctor’s job to keep them healthy – not just … Continue reading →

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Stand Up and Move!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by janekdickinson

The evidence against a sedentary lifestyle is mounting, and has been for years. And so are the opportunities to sit! More and more of us work from home, and the majority of those who don’t either drive or take public … Continue reading →

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Disconnected

Posted on November 6, 2012 by janekdickinson

My cell phone was stolen a week ago, and I have discovered how nice it is to be disconnected! I don’t worry about being distracted while driving; I don’t worry about the phone ringing during church or an important meeting; … Continue reading →

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November and Diabetes

Posted on November 1, 2012 by janekdickinson

Today is the first day of Diabetes Month. The American Diabetes Association calls it “American Diabetes Month” and the National Diabetes Education Program calls it “National Diabetes Month.” The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation calls it National Diabetes Awareness Month, and … Continue reading →

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Diabetes and Food

Posted on October 26, 2012 by janekdickinson

Diabetes is a public health crisis. The number of people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes is increasing every day. Most people are not willing, interested, or in some cases able to follow a low- or no-carb meal plan. … Continue reading →

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