Yearly Archives: 2011

Why I’m a diabetes educator

Posted on November 7, 2011 by janekdickinson

Happy Diabetes Education Week! The American Association of Diabetes Educators asked us to write about why we are diabetes educators. It’s a good question, I think. Although I’ve shared in the past how my experience at diagnosis originally inspired me to be … Continue reading →

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Fear vs. Respect

Posted on November 4, 2011 by janekdickinson

My husband was telling me about the girl who was “disciplined” by her father and got it on video. I guess it’s all over the internet now. It got me thinking about how as parents we want our kids to … Continue reading →

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Living in the dark

Posted on November 2, 2011 by janekdickinson

Monday night was Halloween. It was also the night that a fiber optic line was cut about 90 miles from where we live, knocking out cell towers and therefore cell service all over northwestern Colorado. Not a big deal, right? … Continue reading →

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Finally, Good News

Posted on October 28, 2011 by janekdickinson

I’ve waited for this for a long time. Several years ago (I believe it was 2004), I was a facilitator at an education program for families of kids with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. I will never forget listening to … Continue reading →

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Age and Weight

Posted on October 26, 2011 by janekdickinson

I recently read a conversation on facebook about how we are only as old as we feel or, more importantly, as we act. I believe this is true, and I have been known to say, “age is an attitude.” Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Avoiding injury

Posted on October 24, 2011 by janekdickinson

I have a foot injury that is seriously cramping my exercise style (no pun intended). I haven’t been able to walk in several days, because it hurts, I don’t want to it get worse, and I do want it to … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons Learned…on the bus

Posted on October 22, 2011 by janekdickinson

My kids take the school bus for many reasons, not the least of which is all the great life lessons they learn: They learn to make room…for those they don’t know, those who are different from them, or those with … Continue reading →

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Healthy Habits are Contagious

Posted on October 21, 2011 by janekdickinson

I find it very interesting and not all that surprising that a study revealed family members of those who’ve had bariatric surgery also lost weight. We tend to do what those around us do! The family member who had surgery … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Hypoglycemia Treatment

Posted on October 19, 2011 by janekdickinson

It’s fall, so I am currently treating lows with candy corn. In the spring I use jelly beans. This is not a joke; I really do this. (And in between I use glucose tablets or orange juice.) Here’s my rationale: … Continue reading →

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Which Came First?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by janekdickinson

I’ve often wondered which comes first – one’s personality or diabetes. What I mean is, if someone is totally on top of their diabetes management – checks blood glucose levels frequently, takes medication on time, exercises routinely, etc., etc., would … Continue reading →

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