The Dream of “Smart” Insulin
Imagine this: an insulin that responds to blood sugar changes. An insulin that works when you need it and turns off when you don’t. Drugmakers have been working on a so-called “smart insulin” for decades. A smart insulin could allow people with diabetes to more aggressively target normal blood sugar levels. It could reduce the […]
No-Bake Low-Carb Keto Pecan Caramel Turtle Cheesecake
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. This incredible keto turtle cheesecake is a decadent dessert for anyone on a keto diet or low carb journey. It’s a perfect cheesecake that doesn’t require any baking and will curb your sweet tooth without spiking your blood sugar! Just 6 g net carbs! No […]
Best and Worst Breads for People With Type 2 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Medically Reviewed by Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES If you have type 2 diabetes, at some point someone has probably looked disapprovingly at your toast and told you, “You can’t eat that.” Ignoring for a moment the audacity of this know-it-all, […]
Your A1C May Not Be Reliable If You Have Chronic Kidney Disease
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Anna Vidovszky & Matthew Garza Medically Reviewed by Charles M. Alexander, MD, FACP, FACE Key takeaways: Diabetes is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease, a condition where kidneys gradually lose their ability to function over time. Chronic kidney disease can lead to inaccurate A1C […]
Want To Donate Your Unused Diabetes Supplies?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Eliza Skoler Key takeaways: If you have unused diabetes supplies that you no longer need, don’t throw them away. There are ways you can donate your supplies and help others with diabetes across the world. Organizations like Insulin for Life accept unused diabetes supplies including […]
Muscle Loss and Type 2 Diabetes
If you live with type 2 diabetes, you may want to mind your muscles. Your muscles play a vital role in your metabolism. The muscles are the largest organ in the body, and they remove more sugar from your bloodstream than the rest of your organs combined. The health of the muscles significantly impacts the […]
Sugar-Free Snickers Bar
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. Satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free with this homemade Sugar-Free Snickers recipe! Perfect for anyone on a low-carb or keto diet, these tasty squares pack the classic combo of creamy caramel, crunchy peanuts, and rich chocolate—all without the sugar. Perfect for Halloween, Easter, or an […]
Why I Keep Participating in Clinical Trials for Diabetes Innovations
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Julie Heverly Participating in clinical trials is a way for people with diabetes to be directly involved in the evolution of diabetes care. Julie Heverly shares her experience being hooked up to seven continuous glucose monitors during a clinical trial and why she believes they […]
15 Lean Protein Sources
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Valencia Higuera Medically Reviewed by Roxana Ehsani, RD A balanced diet is vital for good health and involves the three main macronutrients: fat, carbohydrates, and protein. While fat and carbs have a history of getting a bad rap, protein has long had a so-called health halo. But what […]
A New Drug Could Prevent Nighttime Hypoglycemia
Imagine if there was a medication you could take every day that protected you from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). A drug that only worked when you needed it. Zucara Therapeutics, a Toronto firm founded in 2014, is developing a drug that may protect adults living with type 1 diabetes from nighttime lows. Today, they are […]