Tag Archives: diabetes

Understanding the Benefits of Exercise can Benefit Health

Posted on January 11, 2019 by janekdickinson

Some Australian researchers have identified understanding the benefits of exercise as a motivator for actually engaging in physical activity or exercise. In the past I’ve written about the importance of simply asking people if they exercise – in other words, … Continue reading →

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Artificial Intelligence and Health Care Communication

Posted on January 9, 2019 by janekdickinson

When I saw a tagline about artificial intelligence (AI) improving patient-provider communication I read on with great interest. What? How? This article claims AI will provide better ways to communicate between providers and patients. I take from this that AI has … Continue reading →

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23 Problems

Posted on January 7, 2019 by janekdickinson

I was inspired by a recent Seth Godin post about Hilbert’s list of 23 problems, compiled back in 1900. I decided to write my own list of 23 problems…in diabetes. Rather than calling them problems, I would say these are … Continue reading →

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Health Beliefs

Posted on December 19, 2018 by janekdickinson

“Religion, culture, beliefs, and ethnic customs can influence how people understand health concepts, how they take care of their health, and how they make decisions related to their health” (AHRQ). Health beliefs often overlap with cultural and religious beliefs, as well … Continue reading →

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People who want to be told what to do

Posted on December 12, 2018 by janekdickinson

*CRS Q/A Question: What is the best strategy (or a suggestion) to provide person-centered care to somebody who is more “old-school” – e.g. “Doctor, just write me a prescription,” without wanting to take any responsibility for their own care? First … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Distress Resources

Posted on December 5, 2018 by janekdickinson

*CRS Q/A Question: The ADA and APA offer a mental health provider education program, but it is in-person only and will be given only three times in 2019. What resources do you recommend to help our clinic’s behavioral health providers … Continue reading →

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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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