This Company is Racing to Create the World’s First Non-Invasive CGM
A non-invasive continuous glucose monitor (CGM) — a device that can read your blood sugar without puncturing your skin — is one of the holy grails of diabetes research and technology. A biotech firm named Know Labs claims that it is now on the verge of this breakthrough. And unlike the rumored offerings from companies […]
How Genetically Engineered Cows Could Help People With Type 1 Diabetes
Could one small herd of cows slow or prevent the development of type 1 diabetes in many thousands of people worldwide? A biotech startup named SAb Biotherapeutics is betting that it can. Scientists from the firm have genetically engineered cows to produce human antibodies that have been demonstrated to protect against the autoimmune attack that […]
Dear Dad: Here’s What 24 Hours of Diabetes Management Feels Like
It’s been suggested that people with type 1 diabetes make up to 180 extra health-related decisions every day. Even when blood sugar is in range and under control, the constant mindfulness and decision making demanded by the condition can be stressful and exhausting. This is a letter that our Executive Editor Allison Caggia wrote to […]
Crustless Butternut Squash Tart
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. While technically a winter fruit, antioxidant-rich butternut squash is available year around either fresh from the farm or frozen. Embracing spring’s yellow blossoms, summer’s golden sun, autumn’s amber hues & winter’s hearty recipes – this flavorful, crustless tart is perfect any season as a savory breakfast […]
HIIT Workouts in Water May Help People Who Can’t Easily Exercise on Their Feet
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. Written By Lisa Rapaport People with chronic health issues that make it challenging to exercise may benefit from high intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts done in a swimming pool, a new study suggests. While HIIT workouts can improve exercise capacity — measured by how efficiently […]
How to Eat for Your Health — And the Planet’s Health, Too
For people with diabetes, eating a healthy diet doesn’t have to conflict with environmental sustainability. In fact, the two may be complementary — even as concerns about planetary health are growing. How will we feed a healthy and sustainable diet to an estimated 10 billion people in 2050? That issue has been driving the EAT-Lancet […]
Honoring Over 50 Years of Living With Type 1 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Miriam E. Tucker People who’ve lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years share stories from the ‘dark ages’ of diabetes, including Miriam E. Tucker, who was diagnosed in 1973. On October 22, 2023, a very special celebration took place in Baltimore, honoring people […]
‘Reversing’ Diabetes With Low-Carb: The Virta Health Approach
It’s been a while since we checked in on Virta Health. The type 2 diabetes management program was founded by some of the most influential names in the ketogenic diet movement, and its customers serve as one of the best sources for real-world data on the effectiveness of low-carb diabetes management. Virta is founded on […]
The Best Sugar-Free Low-Carb Keto Pecan Pie Recipe
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. Your holiday table will be amazing when you make this delicious sugar free pecan pie recipe that is so simple and doesn’t require baking your crust first! Whether you’re following a sugar free diet, low carb diet, or keto diet, you can still enjoy your […]
Eating More Plant-Based Meals May Help You Live Longer
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. Written By Lisa Rapaport Need another reason to try eating more plant-based meals? A new study suggests that replacing animal proteins with plant-based options like nuts and beans (also called legumes) is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and premature […]