Category Archives: diabetes care

Do you like grocery shopping?

Posted on January 23, 2019 by janekdickinson

I rate grocery shopping about the same as going to the post office. Both are very (very) low on my list of things I enjoy doing. Actually they are on a different list. I recently learned that my brother does not … Continue reading →

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Health Beliefs

Posted on December 19, 2018 by janekdickinson

“Religion, culture, beliefs, and ethnic customs can influence how people understand health concepts, how they take care of their health, and how they make decisions related to their health” (AHRQ). Health beliefs often overlap with cultural and religious beliefs, as well … Continue reading →

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People who want to be told what to do

Posted on December 12, 2018 by janekdickinson

*CRS Q/A Question: What is the best strategy (or a suggestion) to provide person-centered care to somebody who is more “old-school” – e.g. “Doctor, just write me a prescription,” without wanting to take any responsibility for their own care? First … Continue reading →

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A gift for people with diabetes and others

Posted on November 21, 2018 by janekdickinson

I want to let everyone know about a wonderful resource. The diaTribe Foundation puts out a newsletter with the tagline, Making Sense of Diabetes.  Their mission is to help individuals better understand their diabetes and to make our readers happier and healthier. … Continue reading →

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Surgery and Diabetes

Posted on July 6, 2018 by janekdickinson

I am avoiding surgery as long as I can; hopefully I never have to have it (again). Sometimes, however, surgery is unavoidable and that’s OK! I had two c-sections and I don’t regret them at all. If you can safely … Continue reading →

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Lesson(s) in flexibility

Posted on April 16, 2018 by janekdickinson

I’m supposed to be in Minnesota right now; they are having a major Spring Blizzard, so instead I’m in Denver. I was actually supposed to fly two days ago, then yesterday. Now I’m flying tomorrow (I hope). Lessons learned: 1) … Continue reading →

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Diabetes is boring

Posted on April 13, 2018 by janekdickinson

Except when it’s not! There is new information almost every day. New technology, new medications, new combinations of medications, new ways to take medications, new gadgets and gizmos, new research findings. And yet it’s the same old, same old. Numbers, … Continue reading →

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Non-nutritive sweetened beverages

Posted on April 12, 2018 by janekdickinson

I recently facilitated a discussion where a participant pointed out that he doesn’t like plain water. He drinks artificially sweetened flavored water instead. A health care provider in the room commented about a study where drinking artificially sweetened beverages led … Continue reading →

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Improving communication for the right reasons

Posted on April 11, 2018 by janekdickinson

One really can’t avoid articles about communication in health care these days. Patient-provider communication, provider-provider communication, it’s all over the place. Communication has always been key; we just seem to be catching on finally. There are still some gaps, though. … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on April 10, 2018 by janekdickinson

It turns out that when we forgive, we unlock energy. We have to forgive to move forward and get on with experiencing life. People with diabetes often live with anger, blame, and shame. A lot of that is self-inflicted. Consider forgiving … Continue reading →

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