How Meditation Can Improve Life With Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Alison Massey Research suggests that incorporating meditation and mindful-based practice can help you reduce distress, improve your well-being, and even contribute to diabetes self-management goals. The first time I attended an online mindfulness session for people with diabetes, I was surprised at how nervous I […]
Diet and Exercise? Some Clinicians Don’t Have Time to Cover Them: The Healthcare Satisfaction Survey
Diabetes touches nearly every aspect of life. It’s been said that type 1 diabetes impacts well over a hundred decisions per day, and type 2 diabetes can be just as all-consuming, especially for those that use insulin. Many members of our community divide their lives in two — before and after their diagnosis — because […]
Which Exercises Work Best for Blood Sugar Management? We Asked Our Community
We all know exercise is good for our health, but it can also have a big impact on our blood sugars, for better or for worse. Different exercises have different effects on blood sugar levels — some drive it up, and others cause it to go plummeting down. Sometimes these effects are pretty predictable, but […]
Keto Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeyes)
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. These tasty keto peanut butter balls are the perfect party treat. With only 2 grams of net carbs per serving, you have room to indulge! Lately, I have been testing out a few dessert recipes that can be eaten in just one bite… like these almond flour […]
There’s a New Test for Pancreatic Cancer — Here’s Why It Matters for Type 2 Diabetes
Pancreatic cancer is commonly considered the deadliest of all cancers — a mere 11% of adults are still living five years after diagnosis. One big reason is that pancreatic cancer is so difficult to detect. Early symptoms are subtle or nonexistent, and it is impractical to screen widely for the disease because the tests required […]
Lessons Learned From Hiding My Type 1 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Ansley Smith I’m sure you’ve heard the Oscar Wilde quote, “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” The message of the quote is very straightforward, and it’s an easy idea to support. Sure, you want to be yourself. Being unique is great. Be […]
5 Favorite Diabetes-Friendly Frozen Desserts
Finding frozen desserts that are low in carbs can be challenging. Thankfully more and more companies are getting on board with the low-carb craze and have really upped their game. Please check out the products listed below. They’re delicious and they don’t spike my blood sugar! Good and Tasty Bakes Good and Tasty Bakes Sweetened […]
The FDA Approves Tzield, the Only Drug That Delays Type 1 Diabetes
Fantastic news: Last week, the US FDA officially approved teplizumab-mzwv (Tzield), the only drug that has been demonstrated to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Daily has been eagerly following Tzield for years, and last year, we supported a letter-writing campaign to the FDA in the new drug’s support. “Tzield” is the new […]
Can a Diabetes Coach Help You Thrive?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Jennifer Alvey Managing diabetes can feel like a full-time job, yet people with diabetes typically spend only 1-2 hours per year discussing management strategies with their provider. Diabetes coaching might help you find more continuous support. Diabetes requires dozens of decisions daily about how to […]
Diabetes Has an Equality Problem: The Healthcare Satisfaction Survey
Race, ethnicity, wealth — these factors play far too large a role in American healthcare. It’s a sad situation that has a big effect within the diabetes community. Much has been written on the complex causes and consequences of these systemic inequities, but we wanted to learn how people with diabetes really feel about the […]