7 Ways to Get Better Sleep With an Insulin Pump
I’m the Community Manager at Diabetes Daily and have been on an insulin pump for over 20 years. I started on a Minimed 508 way back in the day and am currently using a Tandem t:slim X2 Basal-IQ pump. Why I’m not using Control-IQ is for another article. I’ve taken a few much-needed pump breaks […]
Recipe Roundup: Decadent Low-Carb Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better time to put your gourmet low-carb cooking skills to work? There’s no better way to enjoy a lavish and decadent treat with a loved one (or all by yourself!), and to do it without risking romance-killing late-night blood sugar management woes. Here are some of […]
All About the Bigfoot Unity, a Smart Dosing System for Multiple Daily Injections
There’s some new technology that people with diabetes who use multiple daily injections (MDI) of insulin may want to learn about: the Bigfoot Unity Diabetes Management System. The Bigfoot Unity is a “dose decision support system” that uses smart insulin pen caps and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to keep track of your blood sugar […]
Curry Cauliflower Soup
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. Turmeric reminds me of the golden sun. Living in California, one could say I’m partial to golden hues. The rhizome has long been touted for its medicinal benefits, specifically the compound curcumin, which contains powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, cruciferous cauliflower is a low-carb marvel, […]
Keto Chocolate-Almond Torta Caprese
The sunny Italian island of Capri is famous for its Caprese salad, crystal-blue waters, and luxurious resorts. It’s also the birthplace of Torta Caprese. Legend goes, a chef cooking for vacationing mobsters (no pressure) forgot to put flour in his cake. Fortunately, the result was a richly satisfying mistake with a brownie-like texture that delighted […]
Managing Diabetes and Severe Mental Illness
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Matthew Garza Schizophrenia or bipolar disorder could put you at greater risk for diabetes and complications, but why? Leading expert Professor Richard Holt shares insights into these two intertwined conditions. Though the research is relatively limited, the connection between severe mental illnesses and the risk […]
You Have Prediabetes. Do You Need Medicine for It?
Many people with prediabetes are confused about how serious their condition is. Is it a severe problem, or likely to become one? Should you be changing your diet or exercise habits? Do you need medicine? The answer is … it depends. Prediabetes will mean different things for different people, and your risk level will be […]
Sugar-Free Low-Carb Keto Hot Chocolate Cake for Two
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. If you’re looking to curb that sweet tooth on your keto diet or low-carb diet, this is the best keto chocolate cake with a hot chocolate recipe poured over the top! Just 5 g net carbs per cake!! Easy Keto Mug Cake Recipe Delicious keto […]
Why Allulose is My Favorite Zero-Carb Sweetener
I have always despised the flavor of alternative sugars. This article is about the first zero-carb sugar that I ever really liked. “Despise” may sound exaggerated, but I use that word carefully: It’s a flavor that I really, really hate. I find it astonishing, for example, that anyone cannot tell the difference between diet soda […]
Can a Virtual Assistant Help People With Diabetes and Depression?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Adeline Jasinski New virtual care assistants have been shown to help many people overcome these feelings and benefit diabetes management. Diabetes and depression are both serious health conditions worldwide, and they often occur together. People with diabetes are two to three times more likely than others to […]