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Tag Archives: language
No Restarts
“No restarts” is the message I got after I tried to hack the system because I forgot to bring a new CGM sensor when I was traveling this past summer. I followed the instructions to a T, and it didn’t work. Luckily I … Continue reading →
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Solidarity in Diabetes
I saw a post on Facebook that says, “Type one diabetes, not caused by eating too much sugar or lifestyle.” I immediately (and somewhat frantically) typed this response: Type 2 diabetes is also not caused by eating too much sugar … Continue reading →
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Sorry it’s been a while
Not blogging for a month is a great reminder that some things in life can be put on hold. Diabetes is not one of them. So take advantage of those things you can start and stop at will, I say! … Continue reading →
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A(nother) vote for positive language
In the exercise world, “bout” is often used to describe a period of exercise. In the real world, many people don’t enjoy exercise. And exercise is incredibly important for all of us – diabetes or not – so it makes … Continue reading →
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What the language movement is not
In diabetes, we are changing the world…of language. We are becoming aware of the words we use and messages we send, because we know they make a difference. #languagematters Sometimes we call it changing the conversation and other times … Continue reading →
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Sugar Coating vs. Tough Love
*CRS Q/A Question: “Sugar coating” is not honest. “Tough Love” should be the motive. How to balance? When I see/hear this type of question I immediately think I’m not doing a good job communicating the intent of this language movement. … Continue reading →
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Focusing on success in diabetes
Uncontrolled, poor control, poorly controlled, bad control, and even their counterparts good control, well controlled, and so on. These words, along with compliance and adherence, comprise the language of judgment, shame, blame, and guilt in diabetes. They focus on failure. … Continue reading →
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Words Matter: The Language of Diabetes
The language people use to discuss and write about diabetes and the people who live with it has long been questioned. Becoming aware of and changing the language and messaging related to health is not unique to diabetes. In fact, … Continue reading →
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Different Problems, Same Goal
Last Sunday at #AADE17, I had the honor to be part of a presentation on the language of diabetes. Three of us, who are authors on the upcoming joint paper on language use in diabetes care and education, presented to … Continue reading →
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What was said vs. what we hear
In the summer of 2009, the kids and I drove from Colorado to New Hampshire with a stop at the Canadian Niagara Falls. As we drove across the border, an official leaned out of her booth and asked the typical … Continue reading →
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