Now You Can Loop with the Libre — The t:slim X2 Insulin Pump Will Integrate With a New FreeStyle Sensor
Abbott today announced the release of a new version of its popular FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor that can integrate with the t:slim X2 insulin pump, forming a “closed loop” automated insulin delivery system. For the first time, insulin pump users will be able to use a FreeStyle Libre sensor to automatically select and adjust insulin […]
Sugar-Free Keto Hot Cocoa Cookies With Marshmallow
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. These keto hot chocolate cookies are perfect for the holiday season! These chewy cookies with gooey marshmallows on top can be enjoyed on a keto diet with just 2 g net carbs per cookie! KETO CHOCOLATE COOKIES RECIPE WITH KETO MARSHMALLOW When the winter season […]
11 Vitamin-Packed Superfoods for People With Type 2 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Sarah Hutter Medically Reviewed By Reyna Franco, MS, RDN of American College of Lifestyle Medicine What makes a food “super”? When it comes to type 2 diabetes, it’s not just about foods that pack lots of nutrients. For a diabetes-friendly diet, you also need […]
Statins Raise Your Blood Sugar. Is It a Problem?
Medically reviewed by Anna Goldman, MD. A massive percentage of people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, are advised to take statins. These cholesterol-lowering drugs are associated with very significant health benefits, particularly a lower risk of early death from cardiovascular disease. But did you know that statins — the widely-prescribed cholesterol drugs — […]
Shift Work and Diabetes: How to Manage Blood Glucose With Irregular Work Hours
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Erin Davis Diabetes management plans often assume a standard daytime schedule, but this isn’t the case for those doing shift work. If you work night shifts, here are some ways you can better manage your glucose. Do you work variable shifts? Are you headed to […]
How Often Should I Check My Blood Sugar?
Medically reviewed by Anna Goldman, MD. If you’re using a blood glucose meter or glucometer (BGM) to manage your diabetes, checking your blood sugar is critical — and if you take insulin, you’ll need to check several times per day. The numbers on your BGM can tell you how well your body is handling the food […]
The Rise of Culinary Medicine
The diabetes community has known for decades that food is medicine, but it’s taking some time for the medical establishment to catch up. In an editorial complaining about this situation, Stanford University’s dean of medicine said that “doctors have historically received almost no nutritional training.” Future doctors spend very few hours on the subject of […]
Turkey Meatball & Zucchini Noodle Soup
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. This Turkey Meatball and Zucchini Noodle Soup is Whole30 and Low Carb friendly, made with spiralized zucchini noodles, bone broth, and homemade meatballs. It’s sure to chase those winter sniffles away! This is an easy and delicious recipe for dinner or meal prep. Make a batch today! […]
People Who Stopped Taking the Weight Loss Drug Tirzepatide Regained Nearly Half the Weight They Lost
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Becky Upham After losing more than 20 percent of their body weight in eight months, people who stopped taking the weight loss drug Zepbound (tirzepatide) regained about half the weight within a year, according to a new study published today in JAMA. People who […]
Tandem t:slim X2 and iLet Insulin Pumps Now Integrate with Dexcom G7 CGM, Offering Users More Choice
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By April Hopcroft People who use t:slim X2 or iLet insulin pumps can now use the Dexcom G7 CGM as part of their automated insulin delivery systems. This is the first step toward providing more choice in diabetes management, and more integrations are on the horizon. […]