Medications to Avoid When Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Arvind Sommi Medications like aspirin, Tylenol, and vitamin C can potentially impact the accuracy of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Here are steps to ensure reliable diabetes management. While continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can provide real-time data and alerts to help people with diabetes make informed decisions about […]
Repeating Meals: Boring but Effective
Want to lose weight or manage your blood sugar? Trying eating the same meals repeatedly. It’s not the most fun way to eat, but it can have a positive effect on your metabolic health. When you eat the same meals repeatedly, it’s much easier to predict the blood sugar impacts they’re likely to have. And […]
Mounjaro, Diabetes, and Weight Loss: The Results Are In
A new study has confirmed that tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is the most effective weight loss drug ever for people with diabetes. In 2022, tirzepatide (Mounjaro) was approved as a type 2 diabetes medication on the strength of trials showing that it offered unprecedented glycemic improvements. Diabetes Daily said that “it may prove to be the most […]
Two Patients are Now Insulin-Free, Thanks to Vertex’s Potential Type 1 Diabetes Cure
It’s been about one year since we’ve had a major update from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the biotech firm developing a futuristic therapy that could represent a cure for type 1 diabetes. Today, on the first day of the American Diabetes Association’s annual Scientific Sessions, Vertex released a fresh batch of results from its groundbreaking experiment. Those […]
Low-Carb Cheesy Stuffed Peppers
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. A meaty low-carb stuffed peppers recipe that makes a tasty keto-friendly meal. It can even be made ahead and frozen for an easy meal any time. These stuffed peppers could not be any easier. I’ll share all my tips with you so you can make […]
Ozempic and Wegovy May Aid Anti-Cancer ‘Natural Killer’ Cells
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Lisa Rapaport People with obesity who take Ozempic or Wegovy to shed excess pounds might get an unexpected benefit. Results of a small experiment published May 9 in the journal Obesity suggest that drugs containing semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, might help reduce the risk of cancer. That’s because […]
Keto BBQ Sides For Your Next Summer Cookout
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. These keto BBQ sides are perfect choices for your next summer cookout. There are more than 10 easy low-carb recipes for bbq to choose from! Why You’ll Love It Summer just isn’t the same without picnics, outdoor BBQs parties, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and pool parties to […]
What I Eat As a Diabetes Expert, Dietitian & Strength Coach with T1D
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Ben Tzeel Ben Tzeel, a registered dietitian and strength coach who has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 20 years, discusses his daily eating habits and what others with diabetes should know. If I had a dollar for every time someone with diabetes asked me, “Ben, […]
7 Diabetes Habits of People with A1Cs Under 7.0
Frustrated that you can’t get your A1C under 7.0 even though others are able to? Managing type 1 or type 2 diabetes isn’t a straight line. There’s no easy list of “1, 2, 3″ that you can do every day that will ever make diabetes management easy … but there are certain habits you can develop […]
Low-Carb Curious? Try Breakfast First
Not sure how to start a low-carb lifestyle? Try cutting carbohydrates at breakfast first. A new study suggests that eating fewer carbs at the first meal of the day delivers significant metabolic benefits for people with type 2 diabetes. And the experts behind the experiment think that breakfast is the ideal meal for cutting carbs. […]