Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. I disliked Brussel sprouts as a child. Mind you, I loved cabbage to the point I begged my mother to make sauerkraut almost weekly. That said, I felt validated in my sprout-loathing as the edible buds topped the most-disliked vegetable list nearly every year. Nothing changed […]
12 Foods to Limit or Avoid in a Type 2 Diabetes Diet
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Jennifer Anderson Medically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, MS, RDN of American College of Lifestyle Medicine What’s on your plate? It’s an important question. One of the most essential steps to avoiding complications from type 2 diabetes is managing your diet, says William Sullivan, MD, a […]
Back Pain and Diabetes
Identifying the cause of lower back pain can be perplexing, especially if you have diabetes. Yes, back pain is common in people with diabetes. According to the University of Sydney, people with diabetes have a 35 percent higher risk of experiencing low back pain. Back pain has many potential causes, some of which overlap with […]
Recipe Roundup: Diabetes-Friendly Smoothies
It’s a great time for smoothies, those delicious meal replacements that make healthy living and weight loss so enjoyable. Smoothies can be low-carb or high-protein, and are such a great way to pack minimally processed fruit and veggies into your daily intake. Below you’ll find a list of reader-approved smoothie recipes, including what is probably […]
How GLP-1s Impact Birth Control
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By April Hopcroft Because GLP-1 receptor agonists slow down digestion, they may delay the absorption of oral medications like birth control pills, which could affect ovulation and fertility. As more people begin taking GLP-1 receptor agonists and other incretin-based drugs for glycemic control and weight management, new side effects […]
Now You Can Loop with the Libre — The t:slim X2 Insulin Pump Will Integrate With a New FreeStyle Sensor
Abbott today announced the release of a new version of its popular FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor that can integrate with the t:slim X2 insulin pump, forming a “closed loop” automated insulin delivery system. For the first time, insulin pump users will be able to use a FreeStyle Libre sensor to automatically select and adjust insulin […]
Sugar-Free Keto Hot Cocoa Cookies With Marshmallow
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. These keto hot chocolate cookies are perfect for the holiday season! These chewy cookies with gooey marshmallows on top can be enjoyed on a keto diet with just 2 g net carbs per cookie! KETO CHOCOLATE COOKIES RECIPE WITH KETO MARSHMALLOW When the winter season […]
11 Vitamin-Packed Superfoods for People With Type 2 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Sarah Hutter Medically Reviewed By Reyna Franco, MS, RDN of American College of Lifestyle Medicine What makes a food “super”? When it comes to type 2 diabetes, it’s not just about foods that pack lots of nutrients. For a diabetes-friendly diet, you also need […]
Statins Raise Your Blood Sugar. Is It a Problem?
Medically reviewed by Anna Goldman, MD. A massive percentage of people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, are advised to take statins. These cholesterol-lowering drugs are associated with very significant health benefits, particularly a lower risk of early death from cardiovascular disease. But did you know that statins — the widely-prescribed cholesterol drugs — […]
Shift Work and Diabetes: How to Manage Blood Glucose With Irregular Work Hours
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Erin Davis Diabetes management plans often assume a standard daytime schedule, but this isn’t the case for those doing shift work. If you work night shifts, here are some ways you can better manage your glucose. Do you work variable shifts? Are you headed to […]