Treatments for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Andrew Briskin Diabetic foot ulcers are a serious complication of diabetes that start out as a small cut or blister and do not heal due to poor blood circulation, high glucose levels, and other factors. There are several treatments for foot ulcers, including a new […]
These Medications Might Make Diabetic Retinopathy Worse
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can cause severe vision loss or even complete blindness. The good news is that diabetic retinopathy (DR) can be diagnosed long before it actually begins […]
One Surprising Hack to Not Overtreat My Lows
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can be unnerving, and many people with diabetes find that it takes diligence and self-restraint not to overtreat the low. I am no exception, and have written an article called 5 Ways to Stay in Control When Your Blood Sugar is Low, where I discuss my top strategies for preventing rebound […]
Recipe Roundup: Low-Carb Coffee-Flavored Treats
Put a little pep in your step with these low-carb coffee-flavored treats, all from some of our favorite diabetes-friendly chefs: Sugar-Free Hazelnut Coffee Creme Brûlée – Sugar-Free Mom “This Sugar-Free Hazelnut Coffee Creme Brûlée is a decadent, delicious keto and low carb dessert! Tastes like a cup of hazelnut coffee in a creamy sugar-free pudding form. […]
Keto Snowball Cookies
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. With only 1g net carbs in each cookie, these keto snowball cookies are the perfect addition to Christmas cookie platters. They are sweet, delicious, and have the same texture as traditional snowball cookies! These little cookies have the perfect name. They look just like […]
Kyle O’Reilly Talks Pro Wrestling With Type 1 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By K. Thor Jensen Kyle O’Reilly is a Canadian professional wrestler who has competed around the world. He is known for his technical style, incredible stamina and subtle sense of humor. O’Reilly, 35, competes for All Elite Wrestling, seen every week on TBS and […]
New Survey Measures Shortfalls and Gaps in American Diabetes Treatment
Are people with diabetes getting the medical attention that they deserve? Are they satisfied with the quality of care they receive? We wanted to know. This fall, we convened a panel of over 500 people with diabetes to learn how they felt about their experiences at healthcare appointments. Our survey examined interactions with healthcare providers […]
Can You Trust an At-Home A1C Test?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Laura Brigham Telehealth visits skyrocketed during the pandemic, as did the demand for at-home A1C tests. They are convenient and quick, but how accurate are they? And should they be part of your diabetes management plan post-pandemic? The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased the demand for […]
What to Eat and Drink With the Flu When You Have Diabetes
There are many guides out there for what to eat with the flu, but this article will concentrate exclusively on the experiences of people with diabetes. Diabetes has an annoying habit of making routine illnesses especially troublesome. Diabetes can make us more susceptible to common bugs like the flu, and it can make those illnesses […]
The Dexcom G7 Has (Finally!) Been Approved by the FDA
Huge news for the diabetes community: the Dexcom G7 has been approved by the FDA for sale in the United States! Dexcom made the announcement on December 8. The brand-new continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is now approved for people with any type of diabetes over the age of 2. We’ve been waiting for this for […]