Tag Archives: new diagnosis

Hello, I’m Diabetes

Posted on April 2, 2013 by janekdickinson

I never introduce myself as diabetes. It’s just not the biggest or most important thing about me. I’m Jane – I’m a person first. I’m a woman, mom, wife, friend, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin, nurse, writer, educator, neighbor…and I … Continue reading →

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Fear of Diabetes

Posted on February 1, 2013 by janekdickinson

Last night my website became non-responsive. I couldn’t log off, I couldn’t log on, I couldn’t make changes. I kept getting a blank, white screen. I was terrified to touch anything. I was afraid I would break it (more). Fortunately, … Continue reading →

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What is Type 1 Diabetes?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by janekdickinson

Type 1 diabetes, once called “juvenile onset” or “insulin-dependent” or “Type I” diabetes, is an autoimmune disorder. The body turns on it itself and attacks the cells in the pancreas (beta cells in the islets of Langerhans) that make insulin. Scientists … Continue reading →

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One Word for Diabetes Diagnosis

Posted on August 20, 2012 by janekdickinson

Ok, here’s the deal. I’m gathering information about people’s experiences at diagnosis (of diabetes). Please respond to this post with one word that describes the way you felt when you were diagnosed. If you were too young to remember and … Continue reading →

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