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Diabetes and Health Care Professionals

Posted on May 24, 2013 by janekdickinson

I enjoyed participating in the inaugural Diabetes Hope Conference on Tuesday. I think it was a huge success, with one interesting twist. During the second panel, there was a health care professional who – on more than one occasion – … Continue reading →

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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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Education or Indictment?

Posted on September 3, 2011 by janekdickinson

When I was at the AADE (American Association of Diabetes Educators) conference last month, one of the speakers referred to needing more “sticks” and less “carrots” with regard to people with diabetes. I have to admit I’m not much of … Continue reading →

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