How Tim Solved His Painful Diabetic Neuropathy With Spinal Cord Stimulation
Painful diabetic neuropathy is frustratingly difficult to treat. Even the best prescription medication for the condition, gabapentin (Neurontin), only works for a small minority of those who try it, and some members of the diabetes community have never found anything that works. Patients that do find some relief often use a combination of prescription medication, […]
Roasted Curry Cauliflower
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. Cauliflower has never been so popular. It has come into the limelight mashed, riced, crusted and my favorite … roasted. Infused with a powerful blend of curry spices, this dish is reminiscent of Indian cuisine, but the red wine vinegar makes it truly unique and strangely […]
2022 Diabetes Holiday Gift Guide
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Liz Cambron-Kopco Gone are the days of gifting sugar-free candies that sit untouched until next year. This year give your loved ones with diabetes (or yourself!) a gift that can make living with diabetes a bit easier and cooler! Check out our recommendations for […]
How Spinal Cord Stimulation Solved Tim’s Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Painful diabetic neuropathy is frustratingly difficult to treat. Even the best prescription medication for the condition, gabapentin (Neurontin), only works for a small minority of those who try it, and some members of the diabetes community have never found anything that works. Patients that do find some relief often use a combination of prescription medication, […]
Can You Have DKA Without High Blood Sugars?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Jennifer Alvey Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially fatal complication of diabetes typically associated with dangerously high blood glucose levels. However, this is not always the case, specifically for those who take a new class of diabetes drugs called SGLT-2 inhibitors. Most people with type […]
25 Low-Carb and Keto Snacks at Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market is the fanciest of national grocery stores, and it just keeps expanding to new areas. Many customers will happily go well out of their way to shop at Whole Foods. Others have a love/hate relationship with the place: the quality is top-notch, but the prices are high to match, and sometimes it […]
Best Quick Keto Lasagna Recipe
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. This easy keto lasagna recipe tastes just like the real thing! This low carb lasagna recipe has just 5 total carbs per serving with 14 g protein! This is a classic lasagna recipe the whole family will enjoy! KETO-FRIENDLY LASAGNA RECIPE Favorite comfort food in […]
What is a Diabetic Seizure?
Severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can result in seizures and unconsciousness. This frightening and deadly condition doesn’t have a single agreed-upon name, and may be referred to by any of the following terms: Severe low blood sugar Hypoglycemic shock/crisis/seizure/coma Diabetic shock/crisis/seizure/coma Insulin shock/crisis/seizure/coma Diabetic seizures are rare but extremely serious. They can cause death. Everyone […]
FreeStyle Libre Troubleshooting: Aches and Errors
Some of the most common questions we have in our Diabetes Daily forum — a vital community of thoughtful, experienced people with diabetes! — concern the FreeStyle Libre, the popular continuous glucose monitor (CGM) made by Abbott. The Freestyle models are often less expensive than the competing Dexcom models, and in some parts of the […]
Amanda Had a Pancreas Transplant. This is Her Story.
Pancreas transplants are safe and effective, and have been for decades, but they are only rarely recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes. For one thing, the side effects from the transplant and immunosuppressive regimen are usually considered more difficult than type 1 diabetes itself. Most pancreas transplants for people with diabetes are performed concurrently […]