How Semaglutide Silenced Christopher’s Food Noise
By Jean Brannum and Maja Clasen Christopher Maestas knew he had to lose weight. The Denver resident was up to 250 pounds and had been diagnosed with prediabetes. His doctor told him that the only way to reverse it was through weight loss. It wasn’t easy. Christopher started losing weight at the beginning of 2020, […]
Easy Creamy Low-Carb Keto Blackberry Gelato Recipe
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. This creamy Blackberry Gelato is low-carb, keto, without sugar added, and made in 3 simple steps! Nothing better on a hot summer day and just 2 grams net carbs! HOMEMADE ICE CREAM WITH BLACKBERRIES It’s a known fact how good berries are for you. They’re full […]
The Best Nuts for Diabetes: Walnuts, Almonds, and More
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Moira Lawler Medically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, MS, RDN of American College of Lifestyle Medicine When you’re looking for a satisfying diabetes-friendly snack, it’s hard to beat nuts. “Nuts are a super snack food for people with diabetes because they’re the total package — low in carbs and high in protein, fiber, and healthy fat — […]
Ozempic and the Risk of Diabetic Gastroparesis
In late July 2023, CNN published a shocker of a story, alleging that semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) was causing severe cases of gastroparesis, or delayed stomach emptying, leaving some patients with stomach paralysis that just won’t go away. While Ozempic has become the world’s buzziest drug because it is so effective for weight loss, the story […]
Cryotherapy for Diabetes: Hope or Hype?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Patrick Sullivan Researchers are exploring the benefits of cryotherapy, an alternative therapy where the body is exposed to freezing or near-freezing temperatures like an ice bath or cold plunge. Though evidence is scarce, cold therapy is suggested to be another way to burn calories and lower […]
Easy Homemade Keto Skinny Margarita
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. By Lisa MarcAurele When it comes to low-carb cocktails, it doesn’t get much easier than this keto skinny margarita recipe. You only need three main ingredients and a couple minutes of preparation. The drink is great for winding down after work or sharing with […]
Desperate for Ozempic and Mounjaro, Some People Are Turning to DIY Versions
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Ross Wollen Medically Reviewed by Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN of American College of Lifestyle Medicine Desperate for an affordable source of the new generation of potent anti-obesity drugs, some people have turned to a potentially dangerous technique: mixing their own semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro) at home. DIYers […]
Pioglitazone Is the Forgotten Diabetes Drug
Pioglitazone is the forgotten diabetes drug. This pill, available as an inexpensive generic, has a powerful effect on insulin resistance, reliably reduces blood sugar levels, and improves cardiovascular outcomes. But fears over its side effects have largely sidelined pioglitazone as a type 2 diabetes treatment. It is rarely discussed and is only prescribed to a […]
Brenzavvy, an SGLT-2 Inhibitor for Type 2 Diabetes, Now Available for Less Than $50 Month
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Andrew Briskin, Susannah Chen Brenzavvy, a type 2 diabetes drug recently approved by the FDA, has just become commercially available at lower cost with no insurance required. Pharmaceutical company TheracosBio has announced that Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) is now available in the US. The medication is obtainable […]
Dexcom Will Release a CGM Just for Type 2 Diabetes
Dexcom has announced a big step in its campaign to bring continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology to everyone with diabetes. Next year, the business will release a new sensor designed for people with type 2 diabetes who do not require insulin. The new Dexcom product, which does not yet have a name, will have the […]