Tag Archives: choice

Diabetes management is all about choices

Posted on March 28, 2016 by janekdickinson

It’s unlikely you have no choice. More likely: There’s no easy choice. When we say we have no choice, we feel trapped and we are powerless. That’s no way to do our work every day. – Seth Godin This is so … Continue reading →

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When you’re diagnosed with diabetes

Posted on August 15, 2012 by janekdickinson

When you’re diagnosed with diabetes you have a choice. You can complain, whine, vent, despair. You can be down, feel guilty, beat yourself up, give up. Or you can take it on. You can choose to have a positive attitude … Continue reading →

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Insulin in Bed

Posted on August 13, 2012 by janekdickinson

When I was a kid, the diabetes mentality was all about “can” and “can’t.” That hasn’t completely gone away, in fact, now we probably hear even more “shoulds.” Regardless, there were many things kids with diabetes were told they “can’t” … Continue reading →

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Positively Diabetes

Posted on March 12, 2012 by janekdickinson

I was listening to an Anthony Robbins recording (I cleaned the office last night and found a boxed set called “Unleash the Power Within” on cassette, and believe it or not, I have a boom box that still plays cassettes) … Continue reading →

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