Paleo Fruit Pizza
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. This Paleo Fruit Pizza is made with a sweet cauliflower crust, coconut yogurt, and fresh mixed berries. It’s the perfect dessert to share at your patriotic party or to enjoy any day of the week! Paleo Fruit Pizza Recipe If you’re on a paleo diet, you know […]
Does Insulin Really Go Bad After 28 Days?
Medically reviewed by Anna Goldman, MD. *DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. The author is not a doctor, pharmacist, or chemist. This article is not a guide to managing insulin but a look at different opinions, research, and guidelines regarding insulin expiration dates and temperature limits. Despite being known as one of the “most powerful” hormones […]
New Research Proves the Pancreas Can Regenerate
Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune attack that destroys the beta cells, the part of the body that produces the essential hormone insulin. It is generally supposed that once these cells have been lost, they are gone forever. In the search for a cure, the most advanced research has concentrated on the transplantation […]
Which Milk Is Best For People With Diabetes?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Erin Davis Over the last few years, the variety of milk products has grown substantially. Cow’s milk, lactose-free milk, almond milk, oat milk – the list goes on. So how do you know which one to choose? It used to be simple. There was cow’s milk […]
Vertex Pauses an Important Type 1 Diabetes Cure Trial After Two Patient Deaths
Vertex Pharmaceuticals has decided to pause clinical trials of its celebrated type 1 diabetes therapy, VX-880, after two participants receiving the treatment died. In a statement, Vertex clarified that the two deaths were “unrelated” to its experimental therapy. Nevertheless, the biotech firm has placed the study “on a protocol-specified pause, pending review of the totality […]
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. I disliked Brussel sprouts as a child. Mind you, I loved cabbage to the point I begged my mother to make sauerkraut almost weekly. That said, I felt validated in my sprout-loathing as the edible buds topped the most-disliked vegetable list nearly every year. Nothing changed […]
12 Foods to Limit or Avoid in a Type 2 Diabetes Diet
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Jennifer Anderson Medically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, MS, RDN of American College of Lifestyle Medicine What’s on your plate? It’s an important question. One of the most essential steps to avoiding complications from type 2 diabetes is managing your diet, says William Sullivan, MD, a […]
Back Pain and Diabetes
Identifying the cause of lower back pain can be perplexing, especially if you have diabetes. Yes, back pain is common in people with diabetes. According to the University of Sydney, people with diabetes have a 35 percent higher risk of experiencing low back pain. Back pain has many potential causes, some of which overlap with […]
Recipe Roundup: Diabetes-Friendly Smoothies
It’s a great time for smoothies, those delicious meal replacements that make healthy living and weight loss so enjoyable. Smoothies can be low-carb or high-protein, and are such a great way to pack minimally processed fruit and veggies into your daily intake. Below you’ll find a list of reader-approved smoothie recipes, including what is probably […]
How GLP-1s Impact Birth Control
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By April Hopcroft Because GLP-1 receptor agonists slow down digestion, they may delay the absorption of oral medications like birth control pills, which could affect ovulation and fertility. As more people begin taking GLP-1 receptor agonists and other incretin-based drugs for glycemic control and weight management, new side effects […]