Nocturnal Light Exposure is a Sneaky Diabetes Risk Factor
Obesity, family history, a history of smoking, lack of exercise: most of the major type 2 diabetes risk factors are not controversial. Nevertheless, the fundamental causes and mechanisms of diabetes are still somewhat mysterious, and every once in a while, we learn that there are surprising factors that help lead to diabetes progression and development. […]
Low-Carb Creamy Chicken Soup (Keto, Gluten Free)
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. This Creamy Chicken soup is a low carb bowl of comfort waiting for you! It’s keto, gluten-free and easy to make! Creamy Chicken Soup I’m such a fan of this soup. It’s creamy and rich and so nourishing. It comes together in only a very short time […]
Every US State Where Insulin Prices/Copays Are Capped
It’s no secret that insulin prices in the United States are shockingly high, a situation that has outraged people both with and without diabetes. Many politicians have thrown their support behind supposedly comprehensive national solutions, but little real progress has resulted. For many of us with diabetes, the out-of-pocket cost of insulin just keeps going […]
Diabetes and High Potassium Levels
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Arvind Sommi People with diabetes are at a higher risk of having high potassium levels, or hyperkalemia. Unfortunately, most people do not realize they have this potentially life-threatening condition until they are in the emergency room. Find out how you can check your potassium levels […]
10 Ways to Achieve Your Healthiest Weight Yet
It’s the new year, and as usual, there will be a spike in interest in dieting and weight loss. Unfortunately, these resolutions are often made in ways that definitely do not set up dieters for success. We are better at shifting habits when we can find truly meaningful motivation. If your goals for healthy living […]
Diabetes and Hangovers: What You Need to Know
Anyone who lives with diabetes knows that a hangover can mess with your blood sugars, leaving them unpredictable for hours (and even days). When you’ve had too much to drink and you’re feeling hungover, what can you do? This article will touch upon what you can expect after a night of heavy drinking, the best […]
Why Diabetes Experts Just Started Taking Sleep Health Very Seriously
The experts have selected a brand-new focus for doctors and caregivers who treat diabetes: sleep health. The directive comes from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), which issues a new version of its Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes annually. This is the single most influential document in diabetes treatment, at least for Americans. The recommendations […]
Hazelnut & Orange Dark Chocolate Bark
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. The pairing of chocolate and hazelnuts conjures up creamy, sweet Nutella for most palates. This recipe is about to rearrange your tastebuds. Found in prehistoric China, the hazelnut has shared a long, sacred history in Scandinavia, Scotland and Ireland. It entered the confectionary scene in Italy […]
Type 1 Diabetes Taught Me How to Conquer Challenges
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Lindsay Jones Lindsay is a member of the Beyond Type Run 2022 team—a team of nearly 50 people living with type 1 diabetes who ran the 2022 NYC Marathon on November 6. They’re on a mission to raise awareness and funds for type 1 diabetes, […]
We All Know It: Holidays Cause High Blood Sugars
No matter how you celebrate the winter holidays, I’ll bet that you do it with rich and sweet comfort foods. You probably splurge more than usual — in every way, but with food especially. You probably exercise less. You might, generally speaking, adopt a temporary philosophy of indulgence. You might be a bit less fussy […]