Ozempic is Causing Hair Loss, Too!
First, it was “Ozempic face,” now it’s hair loss. Anecdotal reports are flooding in from all directions on social media that people using Ozempic and related diabetes drugs for weight loss are losing their hair. Is it true? If you take Ozempic, Rybelsus, or Mounjaro for your diabetes, do you need to worry about hair […]
Marriage Keeps Your A1C Low
Married older adults have lower A1C levels than unmarried ones, according to a recent study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. Surprisingly, even strained and unsupportive relationships show a positive effect. Why would marriage keep your blood sugar low? Read on to learn how it might work. The Relationship Between Social Health and […]
Keto Chocolate Donuts Recipe
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. These rich keto chocolate donuts only have 3g net carbs in each one! Enjoy a low-carb chocolate donut for breakfast or a quick sweet snack in the afternoon. Even the super dedicated keto dieters crave things like chocolate donuts, and who can blame them? There is […]
You Should Probably Be Eating Lupini Beans
It’s time to learn about lupini beans. These tasty legumes are absurdly healthful — their protein and fiber contents are off the charts — and may have fewer carbohydrates than any similar food. Fear not, this isn’t a flavorless “superfood” or an ingredient that requires a lot of fuss. Lupini beans are usually enjoyed as […]
Common Painkillers Linked With Heart Failure In People With Type 2 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Becky Upham Researchers and clinicians know that people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face an elevated risk of heart failure. Even without a heart disease diagnosis, they have more than double the risk of developing heart failure compared with the general population, per previous research. New […]
Dexcom G7 or FreeStyle Libre 3? We Tried Them Both!
For the past ten days, I was lucky enough to try the Dexcom G7, the long-awaited, hotly-anticipated, brand new continuous glucose monitor (CGM) from Dexcom. The business’ earlier model, the G6, was the “killer app” of CGMs, a device so user-friendly that it even convinced many people without diabetes that they needed the tech, with […]
Diabetes Jewelry Can Save Your Life
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Alexandra Frost Diabetes jewelry is more than just a fashion statement – it’s a lifesaving accessory. The least attractive bracelet you might be thinking about buying on your next shopping spree is one that announces to the world that you have diabetes. According to some […]
Move Over Ozempic, Here Comes Mounjaro
Ozempic’s rise to mainstream fame may be unprecedented for a diabetes drug — the medication provokes such powerful weight loss that it has caused a frenzy both inside and outside of the diabetes community, leading to widespread shortages. But Ozempic may soon be surpassed by a different drug that sparks even greater weight loss: Mounjaro. […]
Pizza Chicken Skillet (Keto, Low Carb)
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Skillet, your new favorite easy keto dinner recipe, featuring leftover chicken! Made with four ingredients in 15 minutes flat, this is a fabulous weeknight keto, low-carb, and gluten-free dinner! Why We Love It If you’re wondering what to do with leftover chicken, look no […]
Study Confirms the Many Health Risks of Added Sugars
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Lisa Rapaport An extensive new research review offers a snapshot of just how bad added sugars can be for our health, outlining more than four dozen health problems associated with high consumption of added sugar in our foods and drinks. The research review, published April 5 in The […]