9 Quick and Easy Keto Diet Snacks Already in Your Fridge or Pantry
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Moira Lawler Medically Reviewed by Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES The main proposed benefit of the keto diet is weight loss, though there is some research showing it may help with certain health conditions, per the UNM School of Medicine. The weight loss comes in […]
Do Antioxidants Help With Diabetes?
Antioxidants do a lot of heavy lifting — at least in marketing food products and supplements. But are they really a magic bullet for fighting health conditions, including diabetes and its complications? What Are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are the umbrella name of substances that defend cells in the body from chemicals called “free radicals,” atoms or […]
4 Tips for Keeping Your Glucose in Range While Traveling
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Lauren Bongiorno This summer I traveled to Italy, Croatia, Chicago, Newport, Montauk, as well as the American Diabetes Association conference in San Diego. It’s been a lot of driving, flying, eating out, walking around, enjoying a few drinks, and not having a normal sleep schedule. […]
How Brushing Your Teeth Could Improve Your A1C
Medically reviewed by Anna Goldman, MD. A new study suggests that brushing your teeth twice per day could improve your blood sugar control. The surprising report, authored by researchers from the MedStar Diabetes Institute and the American Dental Association, was published in Diabetes Spectrum and highlighted at the recent annual conference of the Association of […]
Keto Pumpkin Bars With Chocolate Chips Recipe
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. Easy to make gluten-free keto pumpkin bars with chocolate chips that have no sugar added. They’re so good, even the kids love them! As I was looking to use up some canned puree leftover after making pumpkin truffles and these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, […]
Is Food Addiction Real?
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Laura Williams Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD of American College of Lifestyle Medicine Can the word “addiction” — typically associated with drugs, alcohol, gambling, or other behaviors that done in excess can seriously damage someone’s health and well-being — apply to food or certain foods? […]
Sip with Confidence: A Nutritionist’s Blood Sugar-Friendly Fall Drink Swaps
Bridget Wood is a Registered Dietician (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). She also has type 1 diabetes (T1D) herself. Here, she shares the ways that she indulges in yummy autumn drinks without letting her blood sugar get out of control. Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The leaves are changing […]
Tips for Overcoming a Fear of Needles When You Have Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Susannah Chen From blood tests to self-injections and technology, needles are an inescapable part of diabetes care. If you have a fear of needles, there are several anxiety management strategies you can use to overcome this fear. Carol Gee recalls shuddering when her mother was […]
Diabetes and an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Since diabetes is the source of chronic inflammation, and food is so central to controlling blood glucose levels, it makes sense to discuss following an anti-inflammatory diet. Diabetes and Inflammation With type 1 or type 2 diabetes, inflammatory cells can strike our bodies, attacking healthy cells, which could also lead to other health complications. Some […]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (Keto + Gluten Free)
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. Bake these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins for an indulgent, seasonal recipe. Made with low-carb chocolate chips, pumpkin puree, and just a hint of vanilla, this autumn-inspired recipe is sure to be a new favorite. Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Pumpkin and […]