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Priscilla White, MD

Posted on March 8, 2021 by janekdickinson

In 1975, Priscilla White received the ADA’s award for Outstanding Service to Diabetic (sic) Youth. Maybe they didn’t have an award for service to mothers with diabetes. Dr. White started at the Joslin Diabetes Center in 1925 – only four … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy and Type 1 Diabetes

Posted on September 27, 2013 by janekdickinson

It’s been a long time since I was pregnant, but it’s an experience we never forget. I have a Facebook friend who is currently pregnant. She posted some questions about pregnancy and type 1 diabetes that I wanted to share … Continue reading →

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Body Image

Posted on October 17, 2012 by janekdickinson

I had the great fortune of watching the video BirthMarkings this morning. It brought on many thoughts for me. Some related to my after-kids body, and some related to diabetes. I realized that I often comment about the changes that resulted … Continue reading →

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Best Diabetes Visit

Posted on April 7, 2012 by janekdickinson

I’m using one of my bonus prompts today, because it’s a ‘free day’ and I have no brain cells left to think of something on my own. I spent the day in an incredible training with Todd Musselman. I highly … Continue reading →

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GDM – part 2

Posted on December 12, 2011 by janekdickinson

Many women have a hard time with a diagnosis of GDM. They feel they did something wrong or that they have hurt their baby. They often experience very high levels of stress because of this. It is important to know … Continue reading →

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Get our act together

Posted on March 26, 2011 by janekdickinson

About two months ago I got a call from a pregnant woman. She told me that her OB had informed her that her blood glucose was high and that she had “one week to get her act together”. It’s probably … Continue reading →

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