Study: Spinal Cord Stimulation Offers Unmatched Pain Relief for Diabetic Neuropathy
A new study suggests that high-frequency spinal cord stimulation offers the best possible pain relief for diabetic neuropathy. The therapy, Nevro’s HFX system, involves the surgical implantation of a small electronic device near the spine. Thin wires to the spinal cord offer “direct neural inhibition,” blocking the passage of pain signals between the extremities and […]
Drink to That: How to Safely Consume Alcohol with Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Cheryl Alkon We’re already thinking about carbs and calories all the time, and adding alcohol into the mix makes things more complex. Experts share their best advice on how to safely drink when living with diabetes. People who choose to drink alcohol typically do so […]
10 Low-Carb Back-to-School Snacks
By Caroline Levens 24-count Crayola? Check. Pink Pearl eraser? Check. Expo dry-erase markers? Check. There’s no doubt about it, back-to-school can take a lot of preparation, but back-to-school for families with children with diabetes adds an extra layer of complexity. Wouldn’t it be nice if prepping for a school year with diabetes was as easy […]
Keto Lemon Loaf (Starbucks Copycat)
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. By Lisa MarcAurele Bright and zesty, this keto lemon loaf is a perfect Starbucks copycat. It’s a light and delicious low-carb lemon pound cake you can enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet dessert. Why You’ll Love It Baked goods are one of the […]
How Dehydration May Affect Type 2 Diabetes Management and Risk
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Stephanie Bucklin and Jessica Migala Medically Reviewed by Kacy Church, MD We all know how rotten dehydration feels. Not only do we feel sluggish and cranky when we don’t get enough water, but in this state the body isn’t able to pump enough blood to the heart, […]
My A1C is under 6% and I Don’t Eat Low-Carb
If you live with diabetes, you’ve seen some version of the following questions: “What is the best number of carbs to eat per day for great blood sugars?” “Is low-carb the only way to manage blood sugars and get a good A1C?” “I want to drop my A1C. Should I just stop eating carbs?” If […]
Eating Fruit with Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Eliza Skoler How can fruit affect blood sugar, and are there certain types of fruit that are better for people with diabetes? It’s important for people with diabetes to be careful about what they eat, especially when it comes to sweet foods. That’s what can […]
10 Ways to Reduce the Sugar in Your Diet
Eating too much sugar is known to contribute to dozens of health problems, including heart disease, obesity, tooth decay, and cancer. We also know that sugar is a major risk factor for insulin resistance and diabetes. Put it all together, and it’s no surprise that sugar consumption is correlated with an increased risk of early […]
Low-Carb Zucchini Latkes
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. What exactly is a latke? Deeply rooted in history, latkes first appeared in the Middle Ages made of Italian ricotta, evolved when the potato was introduced to Eastern Europe, and now we find them crafted of nearly any vegetable coupled with eggs and a binder, most […]
I Tried Every Low-Carb Bread I Could Find. Here Are My Favorites.
Which low-carb bread tastes the best? And which impacts blood sugar the least? Steven Kaye decided to figure out which worked for him by rigorously tasting and testing. Steven has LADA, a form of slow-progressing diabetes sometimes called “type 1.5,” because it shares some features of both type 1 and type 2. It gives him […]