Monthly Archives: April 2012

Dinner with the Stars

Posted on April 19, 2012 by janekdickinson

Today I get to invite five people to dinner. I decided to invite people who have made an impact on health care, nursing, and/or diabetes: Florence Nightingale (mother of nursing); Clara Barton (angel of the battlefield); Elliott P. Joslin (pioneer … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Book

Posted on April 18, 2012 by janekdickinson

Today’s prompt is to “open a book.” I chose my “Diabetic (sic) Manual for Doctor and Patient” by E.P. Joslin. How could I not? This book, copyright 1949, was given to me by my father. It belonged to his mother’s … Continue reading →

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Traveling with Diabetes

Posted on April 17, 2012 by janekdickinson

Today’s prompt is to write about a lesson I learned the hard way. As a diabetes educator I have spent a lot of time teaching people about packing enough supplies when they travel – at least twice as much as … Continue reading →

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Treadmills are quite handy

Posted on April 16, 2012 by janekdickinson

While walking on the treadmill this morning, I started thinking about the different uses for a treadmill. Obviously, it’s meant for exercise. But in addition to walking or running, one can really get a lot of thinking done on the … Continue reading →

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Dream Day

Posted on April 14, 2012 by janekdickinson

I’m reposting an old blog post today. The prompt is to write about my dream day. I hiked up a mountain today, which was dreamy (sort of), but it would have been a lot more fun without diabetes. Here it is: Tudiabetes.org has … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Lifeline

Posted on April 13, 2012 by janekdickinson

Today’s prompt is to write about the ten things I couldn’t live without. This will be short. I obviously can’t live without insulin. I thought about putting my kids, but I realize that despite being unthinkable, I would have to … Continue reading →

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Diabetes in the Mirror

Posted on April 12, 2012 by janekdickinson

This morning I looked in the mirror and I saw an older version of a younger me. It’s funny because I don’t necessarily feel older (except when I’m tired), and I sometimes still act young (immature?). I loved turning forty, … Continue reading →

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Local Diabetes Support

Posted on April 11, 2012 by janekdickinson

This post is my April entry in the DSMA Blog Carnival.  If you’d like to participate too, you can get all of the information at http://diabetessocmed.com/2012/april-dsma-blog-carnival-2/     Who needs support? I don’t need support. As the local diabetes educator, I came … Continue reading →

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Diabetes in College

Posted on April 10, 2012 by janekdickinson

Dear Jane (at 16), You are having an amazing time in high school (Go, Falcons!). You are studying hard, playing hard, working, and involved in extracurriculars. You are beginning to think about college, because your sister is heading there in … Continue reading →

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Keep Calm

Posted on April 9, 2012 by janekdickinson

Creating a “keep calm and carry on” poster actually caused me a bit of stress. You know how it goes with trying something new. And under the pressure of the clock. Anyway, I was choosing the background and foreground colors … Continue reading →

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