Category Archives: diabetes products

Needle Length for Insulin Injection

Posted on March 3, 2015 by janekdickinson

Once upon a time we only had long insulin needles. Of course they weren’t called long; they were simply called needles. But over the past several years the needles for injecting insulin (by syringe or pen) have gotten shorter and … Continue reading →

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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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Rating my food?

Posted on October 30, 2014 by janekdickinson

I’m not usually one for using coupons, let alone food rating systems, when I’m in a grocery store. I really just want to get in and out as fast as I can, especially since without fail I am always there … Continue reading →

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fitness trackers and diabetes

Posted on October 2, 2014 by janekdickinson

I see a lot of “talk” about fitness trackers, mobile apps, etc. I wrote about the 7-minute Workout once, and while I do like the concept and will use it in certain circumstances, it’s not something I look at very … Continue reading →

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diabetes innovation…again

Posted on September 25, 2014 by janekdickinson

I am once again humbled, amazed, inspired, and impressed with what people with diabetes are doing to help people with diabetes. Not that this doesn’t happen just about every day, but here is the latest. I had the distinct pleasure … Continue reading →

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Sock Snobs

Posted on August 28, 2014 by janekdickinson

Socks are important for everyone – not just those with diabetes. The other day my son was preparing for a hike and I reminded him that “wool wicks; cotton kills.” Choose socks that don’t have seams that could rub or cause breakdown … Continue reading →

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How to store insulin

Posted on May 13, 2014 by janekdickinson

Here’s my motto for storing insulin: if I’m comfortable, my insulin is comfortable. Insulin is a protein, so it can’t get too hot or too cold or it will denature (change shape and not work the way it’s supposed to … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Alert Day

Posted on March 25, 2014 by janekdickinson

Today is Diabetes Alert Day. This is an effort by the American Diabetes Association to alert those who are at risk for diabetes. The ADA has a simple tool to see if you are at risk. The following are risk … Continue reading →

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Injection Port for Insulin

Posted on March 20, 2014 by janekdickinson

Here’s a gadget that caught my eye. For those with a drastic fear of needles, this may just help. It’s called the i-port Advance and it’s made by Medtronic (they also make an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system). … Continue reading →

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7 Minute Workout

Posted on February 25, 2014 by janekdickinson

Have you heard of the 7-minute workout? I guess it was featured by the New York Times, but I was told about it by a friend who is a personal trainer. It was created by exercise professionals at Johnson & … Continue reading →

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