25 Tips for Managing Diabetes on Thanksgiving
Adobe Stock Oh, you know how all these articles begin: “There’s nothing more challenging than managing diabetes during the holidays, especially Thanksgiving.” Sure, it’s true: It ain’t easy. But you know what: It ain’t impossible either. There are many things you can do to enjoy this food-focused holiday even if your body is lacking in […]
10 Best Keto Meatballs Recipes (Low-Carb)
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. Get some of my favorite Low Carb and Keto Meatballs Recipes from here at Cook at Home Mom and some other amazing bloggers, right here, right now. Everybody, and I mean everybody, loves meatballs! We like to call them amaze-balls in our house, because we love them so much! The best part? If you’re […]
Diabetes Makes Sports Especially Challenging. Marlee Fray Wants to Help
There’s no doubt about it — type 1 diabetes makes sports very complicated. We have to stay constantly mindful of our blood sugar levels, food intake, and insulin use. It’s a distraction even at the best of times. At worst, it can completely ruin a workout or competition. Many athletic careers have been cut short […]
5 Turkey Recipes for the Holidays
The holidays mean turkey — we’re not sure why, but we’re not complaining. Whether you’re celebrating to embrace your spirituality, spend time with loved ones, or enjoy some well-earned rest, one thing is certain: you will most likely celebrate the holidays with food. Photo credit: Jennifer Shun Balsamic Turkey This Italian-inspired dish is savory and […]
How We Sent Our Son With Type 1 Diabetes 6,000 Miles Away
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Stacey Simms I still can’t believe we did this. In 2021, our 16-year-old son Benny spent a month overseas in Israel with a non-diabetes camp program. This kind of independence doesn’t happen overnight. Benny was diagnosed with type 1 back in 2006, just […]
Once-Weekly Insulins: One Step Closer
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Arvind Sommi About 200 million people with diabetes around the world require daily insulin. Once-weekly basal insulins, if approved, could require fewer injections and potentially simplify life for people with diabetes on insulin. Researchers recently presented new clinical trial data on the safety and potential […]
Sadly, Few Discuss Mental Health at Diabetes Appointments: The Healthcare Satisfaction Survey
Mental health issues are astonishingly common in people with diabetes — both type 1 diabetes and type 2. These chronic conditions, which entail such immense cognitive and emotional burdens, frequently lead to anxiety, stress, and depression. And yet, according to our recent survey on the topic, only about half of diabetes patients regularly discuss their […]
7 Ways to Sweeten Your Coffee Without Sugar
Have you been looking for a way to sweeten your coffee without sugar? When you have diabetes, you never get to stop thinking about the carbs you put in your body. A teaspoon of sugar isn’t so bad, but a daily indulgence can add up over time. And sometimes it’s nice to know that your […]
Pumpkin Soup
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. If you’ve never roasted a pumpkin, here’s your opportunity. A member of the gourd family, pumpkins are cousins to cucumbers, honeydews and zucchini. Antioxidant-rich and low-carb, this creamy, cold-weather soup comes together with the help of your oven, yielding a delicious starter to a festive meal, […]
How My 8-Year-Old With T1D Is Changing the Stigma of Disease in the Middle East
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Jennifer Cheatham Family and adventure. If you boil it all down, this is what makes me happiest in life. So when my husband, our almost two-year-old Nora, and I settled in Jordan (as in western Asia—the Middle East) eight years ago, I was […]