Tag Archives: insulin pumps

Write Down Your Insulin Pump Settings

Posted on February 16, 2015 by janekdickinson

Here’s an important tip for those who wear an insulin pump: Write down your pump settings and put them in a safe place. Literally, write them on a piece of paper or an index card and put the paper/card somewhere … Continue reading →

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Insulin Injection Sites

Posted on September 23, 2013 by janekdickinson

This photo – which I first saw posted on my endocrinologist’s office wall – is disturbing, I admit. It is meant to remind people to rotate injection sites. And I think it’s effective.  It’s a photo of a man who … Continue reading →

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The technology debate

Posted on August 5, 2011 by janekdickinson

Today is day three (ish) of the AADE (American Association of Diabetes Educators) Annual Meeting. As you can imagine, there has been a lot of talk about technology. Today I attended a very interesting (and entertaining) session about teaching adults … Continue reading →

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