Tag Archives: diabetes

Food Scrutiny

Posted on May 5, 2011 by janekdickinson

My last post was about food insecurity. Today I’m focusing on another food-related issue that plagues people with diabetes: food scrutiny. The more common term for this phenomenon is the food police. I am willing to bet that every person … Continue reading →

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Food Insecurity

Posted on May 4, 2011 by janekdickinson

Food security is a real term, and it has to do with people’s access to food, and specifically healthy food. People with low food security have reduced dietary quality, variety or desirability, in other words, they tend to eat unhealthy … Continue reading →

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Something’s Got to Give

Posted on April 28, 2011 by janekdickinson

Things have been a little busy lately. As I work to keep my head on straight and get everything done, I have to remember to keep diabetes management a priority. It’s so easy to let things slide – skip a … Continue reading →

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Lag Effect

Posted on April 21, 2011 by janekdickinson

Have you heard of the lag effect? It’s a phenomenon where exercise causes low blood glucose levels up to several hours after the activity. We often teach people with type 1 diabetes about the lag effect. We warn people to … Continue reading →

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Carbohydrates

Posted on April 19, 2011 by janekdickinson

I am in New York City. That alone can be exhausting (in a good way, of course). I flew in very late last night and had to get up pretty early, which is also exhausting. But in addition to all … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Target?

Posted on April 16, 2011 by janekdickinson

Do you have a blood glucose target? Mine is 100. I can’t even tell you how long my BG target has been 100, but it’s been a while. I wrote a while back about the Quest for 117 and that’s … Continue reading →

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Exchange System

Posted on April 14, 2011 by janekdickinson

Does anyone remember the Exchange System? This is an approach to nutrition management for people with diabetes that was put together by the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association many moons ago. When I was diagnosed with type … Continue reading →

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Diabetes of Extreme Duration

Posted on April 13, 2011 by janekdickinson

What does “diabetes of extreme duration” make you think? Anything with the word “extreme” in it makes me think it’s scary. A study published in 2007 (http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/30/8/1995.full.pdf+html) actually showed that it doesn’t necessarily have to be so scary. These researchers … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Remission?

Posted on April 8, 2011 by janekdickinson

There is a conversation taking place regarding reversal vs. remission vs. cure of diabetes. This is referring to type 2 diabetes; however, that is not always made clear in the media. I read about one mom’s frustration with questions and … Continue reading →

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Take a walk

Posted on April 7, 2011 by janekdickinson

Do you hate to exercise? If so, why do you hate it? How do you feel about walking? Walking has got to be one of the best – if not the best – forms of exercise that exist. You can … Continue reading →

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