Tag Archives: hope

Acceptance

Posted on January 16, 2020 by janekdickinson

The back drop to the whole language movement is acceptance. It’s time to move beyond “meeting people where they are” and start accepting people where they are. I’ve heard horror stories about people who’ve gone to a provider reporting pain … Continue reading →

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The Experiment

Posted on March 1, 2019 by janekdickinson

Managing diabetes is like conducting an experiment. Every day. Not sure how scientific these experiments are, though. Diabetes has been compared to a game, a challenge, an experiment. What else? What do you consider it in order to keep a … Continue reading →

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ACES and diabetes

Posted on November 28, 2018 by janekdickinson

*CRS Q/A Question: What are your thoughts and experience with screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and use of trauma-informed care as one way to improve diabetes outcomes (our experience suggests that ACES are different from PHQ depression and diabetes … Continue reading →

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I “hope,” not “suffer”

Posted on April 2, 2018 by janekdickinson

I’ve often told the story of the health care provider who asked me how long I had suffered from diabetes. I told her (at the time – this was about 22 years ago), “I’ve had diabetes for 20 years, but … Continue reading →

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Different Kinds of Hope

Posted on November 27, 2017 by janekdickinson

I recently heard someone say that there are different kinds of hope. She talked about lazy hope and authentic hope. She shared that we’re displaying lazy hope when we say things like, “I hope you do well.” On the other hand, authentic … Continue reading →

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National Commission on Diabetes

Posted on November 7, 2017 by janekdickinson

Did you see that Trump signed a bill to establish a “national commission of health care experts” on diabetes? I’m actually very excited about this! And what better time to do it than during National Diabetes Educator Week? My hope … Continue reading →

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Fear and Hope

Posted on January 24, 2016 by janekdickinson

Fear slows us down. Fear takes away our strength and our power. Fear is a negative, draining approach. Even writing about fear brings me down. Hope, on the other hand, lifts us up and gives us strength. Hope gives us … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Introduction

Posted on January 3, 2016 by janekdickinson

Welcome to my 2016 blog! Although this is my sixth year of blogging, I wanted to introduce myself to those of you who don’t know me (or need a reminder). I am Jane. I am a nurse and diabetes educator, … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Responses

Posted on November 30, 2015 by janekdickinson

During the last two Live Interviews I’ve participated in on TuDiabetes, the topic of having “canned responses” has come up. The thought is that we could prepare some responses that are insightful, empowering, educational, supportive, strengths-based, and convey messages about diabetes and how … Continue reading →

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Hope and Diabetes

Posted on December 2, 2014 by janekdickinson

Hope is one of the most important things we can incorporate into successful management of this chronic disease. Hope can help us maintain a positive attitude. Some people hang their hope on a goal A1C, a cure, or a prevention, or … Continue reading →

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