Monthly Archives: November 2018

Night shift and risk of type 2 diabetes

Posted on November 30, 2018 by janekdickinson

I can’t even imagine how hard it would be to work nights and still have a healthy lifestyle. I have worked two night shifts in my career and they were both torture. I admit I am not cut out for … Continue reading →

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ACES and diabetes

Posted on November 28, 2018 by janekdickinson

*CRS Q/A Question: What are your thoughts and experience with screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and use of trauma-informed care as one way to improve diabetes outcomes (our experience suggests that ACES are different from PHQ depression and diabetes … Continue reading →

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A gift for people with diabetes and others

Posted on November 21, 2018 by janekdickinson

I want to let everyone know about a wonderful resource. The diaTribe Foundation puts out a newsletter with the tagline, Making Sense of Diabetes.  Their mission is to help individuals better understand their diabetes and to make our readers happier and healthier. … Continue reading →

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A(nother) vote for positive language

Posted on November 13, 2018 by janekdickinson

In the exercise world, “bout” is often used to describe a period of exercise. In the real world, many people don’t enjoy exercise. And exercise is incredibly important for all of us – diabetes or not – so it makes … Continue reading →

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Three choices

Posted on November 10, 2018 by janekdickinson

The American Diabetes Association says we have three choices for living with diabetes. Here’s my take on those choices: Manage it. Yes! We have many tools and resources available to help us manage and live well with diabetes. Check out … Continue reading →

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