Keto Double Stuffed “Oreo” Sandwiches
This content originally appeared on Caroline’s Keto Kitchen. Republished with permission. Love Double Stuffed Oreos but doing keto? Well, then you have to try these Keto Double Stuffed “Oreo” Sandwiches! There’s only 1g net carb per sandwich. Sure, they aren’t circles like normal Oreo cookies, but they are packed with amazing flavor. And look how thick […]
Diabetes Management Platforms 101
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Liz Cambron-Kopco Ever show up to your doctor appointment only to realize you left your blood glucose meter or logbook at home? It might be time to switch up how you’re tracking and logging your diabetes data to make your daily routine easier and more […]
More than One Million Americans are Rationing Their Insulin
America’s insulin affordability crisis is not getting any better. The latest data shows that upwards of 1.3 million Americans may be rationing insulin due to its high price. The update comes courtesy of a new analysis published last week in Annals of Internal Medicine (the full text of the article is behind a paywall, but […]
How “The World’s Worst Diabetes Mom” Prepares for Halloween
There are few holidays that seem scarier to newer diabetes families than Halloween. Candy, running around, costumes that can make diabetes tech difficult to reach, and more candy! Once diabetes is in the picture, it’s hard to look at Halloween the same way. My son, Benny, was diagnosed just over a month after Halloween in […]
Mobile Apps That Can Help Improve Time in Range
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Natalie Sainz, Arvind Sommi Managing your Time in Range (TIR) can be challenging, but there are several apps you can download to help you. In this article, we cover 14 apps you may want to check out. Apps can be useful tools to monitor and improve your […]
All About Insulin Sensitivity Factors and Correction Factors
Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, if you have been prescribed fast-acting insulin (via pump, pen, or syringe), you need to know your “insulin sensitivity factor” or “correction factor.” This factor describes how much one unit of fast-acting insulin will drop your blood sugar in the absence of other factors, such as […]
8 Spooky but Diabetes-Friendly Halloween Recipes
Everyone talks about treats during Halloween, which can be frustrating for those who regularly carb count. Fortunately, you can still celebrate the occasion without the sugar overload. You just need to get your creative juices flowing while preparing any of the low-carb recipes below. Photo credit: Corina Nielsen Spooky Mini Cheesecake Ghost Bites If you’re […]
Keto Nutella Fat Bombs
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. Fat bombs are bite-sized snacks that are sugar-free, very low in carbohydrates, and high in fat, and they can be sweet or savory. They’re usually designed to help keep you in ketosis, but you don’t have to be in ketosis to enjoy fat bombs. Our bodies need […]
The Surprising Benefits of Taking Metformin for Type 1 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Ginger Vieira I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes for almost 25 years. About five months ago, I started taking metformin. At first, the impact on my insulin sensitivity was minimal. But the longer I’ve been taking it, the more I experience the benefits. […]
The Seven Healthy Habits that Protect Against Dementia in Diabetes
Diabetes is known to increase the risk of dementia and accelerate its development. Those risks, however, can be improved, and experts have estimated that as many as 50 percent of Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses are preventable. The latest issue of the medical journal Neurology has identified seven healthy lifestyle habits that are associated with a lower […]