Reducing Diabetes Disparities With Lifestyle Medicine
Diabetes hits minorities harder. Americans from racial and ethnic minority communities are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, and have higher rates of diabetes complications and early mortality. Experts believe that these disparities are chiefly caused by the disparities in the social determinants of health — the unequal distribution of wealth, healthcare, and other […]
Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Salad
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. Easy, delicious Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Salad, served over lettuce with cauliflower rice, pickled onions, bell peppers, corn salsa, and sliced avocado. All served together, they make an easy and completely drool-worthy Carnitas Salad that’s grain free and dairy free with simple Keto, Low Carb, Whole30 and […]
10 Tips to Lower Blood Sugar Naturally
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Moira Lawler Medically Reviewed by Kacy Church, MD It’s the Holy Grail for people with diabetes: Checking your blood sugar and seeing the numbers right in line. Can lifestyle changes help? Yes, says Jill Weisenberger, RDN, a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the […]
Mastering Exercise With Type 1 Diabetes
Exercise is the double-edged sword of type 1 diabetes management. Though there is zero doubt about exercise’s comprehensive health benefits, the actual practice of exercise can be exceptionally challenging for blood sugar management. Diabetes, to put it simply, can ruin your workout, and exercise can change a steady blood sugar day into a roller coaster. […]
Gut Bacteria and Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need to Know
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Arvind Sommi According to a recent study, children who develop type 1 diabetes may have signs in their gut as early as age 1. Researchers have found differences in gut bacteria that could help identify infants at elevated risk for the condition. Researchers have discovered […]
How to Prep for a Colonoscopy With Diabetes
Medical review by Elizabeth Gomez, MSN, FNP-BC Nobody enjoys colonoscopy prep, but the process, which includes several days of unusual dietary restrictions, can be especially tricky for people with diabetes. When you’re preparing for your colonoscopy, you’ll receive eating guidelines that conflict with everything you’ve ever learned about eating healthy with diabetes. Depending on your […]
Homemade Coconut Almond Joys (Low-Carb)
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. I’ll admit Almond Joys were my favorite candy as a child. My mother preferred home-baked goods over anything processed. So store-bought confections were a twice-a-year phenomenon on Easter morning and Halloween eve. I will always associate coconut with spring as our Easter baskets were loaded with […]
White Rice, Bacon, and Other Processed Foods Driving Up Type 2 Diabetes Rates
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Lisa Rapaport Need a good reason to consume more whole grains and less processed meat? A new study offers fresh evidence that being more selective about your food choices may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study, published in Nature Medicine, examined […]
How to Crowd Out Poor Food Choices With Protein and Fiber
When I attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, one thing I heard a lot about was how “crowding out” foods with preferred choices was a great way to improve eating habits without focusing on avoiding foods. So let’s say you want to eat more vegetables and cut down on the portions of refined grains. Instead […]
Civica to Make California’s Own Insulin Brand
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Natalie Sainz California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $50-million contract with Civica Rx to produce the state’s own insulin, adding to the recent new policies aiming to make this essential drug more affordable. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement of his state’s contract with Civica Rx, […]