15 Foods You Can’t Eat on Keto (and What to Choose Instead)
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Jessica Migala Medically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, MS, RDN of American College of Lifestyle Medicine If you’re thinking about embarking on a ketogenic diet, you probably already know you’ll be avoiding processed grains and sugar like pizza and muffins. But many other foods you’ll […]
Dexcom Approved to Sell the First Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
Dexcom, the maker of the G6 and G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) systems, has been granted approval to sell America’s first over-the-counter CGM. For the first time, people with (and without) diabetes will be able to track their blood sugar levels around the clock without a doctor’s prescription. The United States Food & Drug Administration […]
6 Things to Know About Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By April Hopcroft Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can dramatically improve glucose management – but these devices can also bring their own set of challenges, especially if you have sensitive skin. Luckily, there are several products to help you make insertion easier. If you’ve ever experienced skin […]
Diabetes & Sexual Complications: Women Are Not Getting the Support They Need
Diabetes can have some unfortunate sexual side effects, including decreased sex drive, vaginal dryness, and pain during intercourse, and there are many other ways that diabetes can get in the way, or just put you out of the mood. Though these complications may seem less pressing than more dangerous diabetic complications, they can affect your […]
Advocate for Yourself: How to Navigate Diabetes Care as a Person of Color
This guest post is by Ariel (Lawrence) Sarpeh, a public health professional and diabetes advocate. She has devoted her advocacy to creating representative and inclusive diabetes spaces to help address disparate diabetes outcomes for people of color. Ariel has lived with type 1 diabetes for 18 years. You can find more of her work on […]
Fluffy Almond Flour Pancakes (Keto, Gluten Free)
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. By Lisa MarcAurele Delicious hot and fluffy almond flour pancakes make a fantastic low-carb breakfast! They taste just like the ones you ate as a kid. But these come from an easy, gluten-free, keto recipe. Is there anything better than a hot, fluffy pancakes […]
I Tried the “Miracle Berry,” the Fruit that Turns Sour Flavors Sweet
Have you heard about the flavor-flipping “miracle berry,” the fruit that turns sour into sweet without adding any sugar at all? The fruit of a West African shrub, synsepalum dulicicum, the miracle berry can modify our sense of taste so that acidic foods taste sweet. Munch on one of these little red berries, and even […]
9 Signs Your Blood Sugar Is Out of Control
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Sheryl Huggins Salomon Medically Reviewed by Sandy Bassin, MD of American College of Lifestyle Medicine on August 5, 2023 Blood sugar (glucose) control is crucial when you’re living with type 2 diabetes. Dips and spikes can not only make you feel cranky and sluggish, […]
Salt and Diabetes: Does Sodium Affect Blood Sugar?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Ashley Wood If you live with a chronic condition like diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney disease, watching your salt intake is essential. While salt is necessary to sustain healthy functioning of the human body, too much can cause damage. “Salt is important for water balance in […]
FDA Warning: Do NOT Trust Blood Sugar Measurements from Smartwatches and Rings
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to Americans: “Do not use smartwatches or smart rings to measure blood glucose levels.” Many people in the diabetes community have undoubtedly been tempted by noninvasive blood sugar meters and monitors in the form of rings and watches, which can easily be found at Amazon […]