Yearly Archives: 2016

Showing up every day

Posted on November 14, 2016 by janekdickinson

Today is just another day with diabetes for those of us living with it. It happens to also be World Diabetes Day, so many are making a big deal today. Not just today, but every day we show up, wake … Continue reading →

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Jane’s answer to the high price of insulin

Posted on November 7, 2016 by janekdickinson

My dad recently asked me about the price of insulin. He said he had read something about how expensive insulin is and was concerned about it. I don’t talk about diabetes with my family very often. They ask an occasional question, … Continue reading →

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National Day of Action for Diabetes

Posted on November 3, 2016 by janekdickinson

Today is as good a day as any to take action for diabetes. It also happens to be the inaugural National Day of Action for diabetes, and there are so many things you can do! check your BG before and … Continue reading →

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The College Diabetes Network (CDN)

Posted on October 10, 2016 by janekdickinson

I wrote about a college fair and a college recruiter last week, so I guess it makes sense to continue the theme and write about diabetes in college this week. If you know someone with diabetes who is finishing high … Continue reading →

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More Than Numbers

Posted on October 3, 2016 by janekdickinson

Yesterday my son and I went to a College Fair. It was quite an event – more than 250 colleges in attendance and some interesting seminars. It was our first venture into the college search phase of life. We attended … Continue reading →

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Tools for Diabetes Management

Posted on September 26, 2016 by janekdickinson

I know it’s true for me, and I’ve noticed it in others…those of us with diabetes can get stuck in a rut. We like what we like. I once read “I would die without my pump” and I thought, “That’s … Continue reading →

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Compliance vs. Contribution

Posted on September 19, 2016 by janekdickinson

I am often inspired by things I read. This was one (thanks, Seth Godin, as usual). I love the idea of substituting “contribution” for that yucky word “compliance.” It really works in diabetes because compliance means doing what someone else … Continue reading →

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From Hell to Habit

Posted on September 12, 2016 by janekdickinson

I never used to consider myself a hiker. It wasn’t that I didn’t like hiking; I just didn’t do it. And then about five years ago I decided to try a hike (one of several in our local community). It took me … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Achievements

Posted on September 5, 2016 by janekdickinson

Sixteen years ago today, my son was born. It’s a big deal for a kid to turn 16, especially because they get to start driving! It’s a big deal for me, because pregnancy was the time that I worked the hardest … Continue reading →

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Time to eradicate hypoglycemia

Posted on August 29, 2016 by janekdickinson

I found out yesterday that on August 18th we lost a bright, energetic, amazing young man – 22 years old – because of hypoglycemia. Today I am attending the #beyondA1C Diabetes Outcome Measures FDA workshop. I mentioned last week that … Continue reading →

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