Category Archives: diabetes news

Age and duration of diabetes

Posted on September 16, 2014 by janekdickinson

I’m definitely not getting any younger, and every day I’ve had diabetes a day longer. So when I just saw an article titled, “Age, diabetes duration increases risk for macrovascular complications,” I was not uplifted. Living well with diabetes for … Continue reading →

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Good Diabetes News

Posted on April 29, 2014 by janekdickinson

Did you see my recent post about hope? Today I read a report on rates of complications related to diabetes – good news! Check this out: Since 1990 there was a 68% decrease in the rate of heart attacks and a … Continue reading →

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Hope and Diabetes

Posted on April 17, 2014 by janekdickinson

We can’t live without hope. If we really stop and think about it, life runs on hope. Sometimes our hopes get dashed, but then we think of something else to hope for. Whether it’s personal achievement (school, work, athletics, performance), … Continue reading →

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Optimism is Healthy

Posted on April 15, 2014 by janekdickinson

I’m a big fan of a positive approach – to life, to living with diabetes, whatever. I do, however, acknowledge that living with a chronic condition is not always easy or fun. Many people have a very hard time managing … Continue reading →

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Generation X and Y and beyond

Posted on March 27, 2014 by janekdickinson

An article in Bloomberg Businessweek says my generation is heavier and less healthy than my parents’ generation was at our age. I’m saddened by this news, but it makes sense. We live farther away from work and the store – … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Alert Day

Posted on March 25, 2014 by janekdickinson

Today is Diabetes Alert Day. This is an effort by the American Diabetes Association to alert those who are at risk for diabetes. The ADA has a simple tool to see if you are at risk. The following are risk … Continue reading →

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Food Labels and Diabetes

Posted on March 11, 2014 by janekdickinson

Food labels are something that diabetes educators spend a lot of time on. There’s some very good information and teachable moments in food labels. The Food and Drug Administration is now proposing some changes/updates to food labels. The whole point … Continue reading →

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Food Prices and Glucose Levels

Posted on February 20, 2014 by janekdickinson

I just saw this article about rising food prices coinciding with rising blood glucose levels, and it really doesn’t surprise me. Produce, low fat dairy, whole grains, and lean meats are expensive!! I am amazed, appalled, and frightened at the … Continue reading →

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Paying Cash for Junk Food

Posted on January 24, 2014 by janekdickinson

Once again, food researcher Brian Wansink is uncovering important information about the way we eat – how much and what types of food – and now how payment method affects food choices. He found that American kids are more likely … Continue reading →

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An eye on the future

Posted on January 20, 2014 by janekdickinson

What do you think about getting glucose readings from our eyeballs? It appears that tears are another way – besides blood and interstitial fluid – to check glucose levels. Since people can’t necessarily cry on demand, some researchers have figured … Continue reading →

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