Category Archives: diabetes care

Hearing correctly

Posted on April 6, 2018 by janekdickinson

Have you ever had an experience where you heard something differently from the way someone else heard it? I’ve met with patients who, when asked what type of diabetes they have answer, “I don’t have diabetes. No one has ever … Continue reading →

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Fasting with Diabetes

Posted on April 4, 2018 by janekdickinson

This morning I had fasting blood labs drawn. Fasting can be a challenge for people who take insulin. In the perfect world, our basal (background) insulin would keep us steady in our target range if we don’t eat. However – … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Agency

Posted on April 3, 2018 by janekdickinson

Have you heard of agency? I’m not talking about an organization or office. I’m hearing and reading agency, meaning the ability to act, more and more. I think of agency as feeling in control. One place it came up recently was in the … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Insulin and More

Posted on November 23, 2017 by janekdickinson

It’s a good day to think about thanks. All the other days I’m so busy getting life done. I’m checking blood glucose levels, taking insulin, counting carbs, making appointments, going to appointments, working, working, working, driving kids, teaching kids to … Continue reading →

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Engagement Stories

Posted on October 10, 2017 by janekdickinson

I went through a phase where I was fascinated by couples’ engagement stories. I had several friends and family members who had especially cute or romantic ones. Now engagement has a different twist for me. It still means a connection or … Continue reading →

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Different Problems, Same Goal

Posted on August 14, 2017 by janekdickinson

Last Sunday at #AADE17, I had the honor to be part of a presentation on the language of diabetes. Three of us, who are authors on the upcoming joint paper on language use in diabetes care and education, presented to … Continue reading →

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Time in Range

Posted on July 31, 2017 by janekdickinson

Two weeks ago I had the honor of taking part in the Glycemic Outcomes Beyond A1C meeting in DC. There were many smart, well-informed diabetes professionals in the room and it was fascinating to hear their thoughts on this important … 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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FDA looks #BeyondA1C

Posted on August 22, 2016 by janekdickinson

When I was at the recent #AADE16 meeting, I heard and read a lot about looking at outcomes other than A1C. This was the first time I actually heard someone mention “patient-driven outcomes.” Thinking about things that matter to people … Continue reading →

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What diabetes educators do…

Posted on August 18, 2016 by janekdickinson

I recently returned from the American Association of Diabetes Educators’ Annual Meeting. There we shared ideas, learned new concepts, met new people, grew, expanded our understanding, viewed new products, and more. Being at a national meeting always feels larger than life. … Continue reading →

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