How I Maintain a 6 Percent A1C Without an Insulin Pump
Using insulin to manage type 1 or type 2 diabetes is complicated stuff. Almost everything you eat requires at least one dose, and exercise and other factors change the insulin math considerably. Insulin pumps make it pretty easy to deal with these complex daily changes — but you don’t need an insulin pump to thrive […]
Low-Carb Keto Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. Just 3 simple ingredients to make this high protein keto strawberry cottage cheese ice cream! This is a perfect dessert for anyone on a keto diet, low carb diet or just watching their sugar intake! It’s got 13 grams of protein and 6 g net carbs per serving! VIRAL COTTAGE CHEESE ICE CREAM RECIPE When my keto […]
How To Navigate CGM Insurance Coverage
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By April Hopcroft Key takeaways: Verify your CGM coverage and costs with your insurance plan and healthcare provider. Use the ADCES tool for detailed coverage information. Medicare provides broad CGM coverage with some out-of-pocket costs. Medicaid coverage varies by state. People who are on both Medicare […]
6 Great Exercises for People With Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Jessica Migala Medically Reviewed by Kacy Church, MD Do you get enough exercise? If you’re like many Americans, the answer is no — and that can be especially true for people with diabetes. In fact, only about 40 percent of people with type 2 […]
Having Surgery With Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Jewels Doskicz & April Hopcroft Key takeaways: Self-advocacy is important before having surgery with diabetes – be sure to ask questions about your diabetes management before, during, and after your procedure. Some diabetes medications, like SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists, may need to be […]
Easy Best Low-Carb Sugar-Free Keto Lime Cheesecake
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. This delicious low carb cheesecake recipe was first published in 2012, but today I am sharing this classic cheesecake with updated photos and revised the coconut lime easy keto cheesecake recipe for an even better creamy cheesecake texture! BEST KETO CHEESECAKE RECIPE Every once in awhile […]
Hims & Hers to Sell Compounded Semaglutide Injections Starting at $199
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Lisa Rapaport Key Takeaways Hims & Hers will sell compounded semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, starting at $199 per month. The company will connect patients with medical providers to get a prescription, if appropriate. The FDA does not review compounded medications […]
Men Are at Greater Risk Than Women of Diabetes Complications Like Stroke
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Becky Upham Key Takeaways A recent study showed that among people with diabetes, men had higher risks than women for complications like heart attack and stroke, eye and kidney problems, and in extreme cases, amputation. Complications increased the longer a person was living with […]
How Depression and Anxiety Affect Diabetes Management
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Cheryl Alkon Managing diabetes is a full-time juggling act, and doing so while living with anxiety and depression can make it even harder. Hear from people with diabetes and healthcare providers about strategies to manage mental health. In the four decades since she was diagnosed […]
Flying Dutchman In-N-Out Recipe (Keto Onion Burger)
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. ATTENTION! Have you ever heard of the Flying Dutchman In-N-Out burger? It’s a secret menu item that only TRUE In-N-Out fans know about. But what if we told you that you could make this iconic burger at home? That’s right, the Flying Dutchman In-N-Out […]