How to Eat for Your Health — And the Planet’s Health, Too
For people with diabetes, eating a healthy diet doesn’t have to conflict with environmental sustainability. In fact, the two may be complementary — even as concerns about planetary health are growing. How will we feed a healthy and sustainable diet to an estimated 10 billion people in 2050? That issue has been driving the EAT-Lancet […]
Honoring Over 50 Years of Living With Type 1 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Miriam E. Tucker People who’ve lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years share stories from the ‘dark ages’ of diabetes, including Miriam E. Tucker, who was diagnosed in 1973. On October 22, 2023, a very special celebration took place in Baltimore, honoring people […]
‘Reversing’ Diabetes With Low-Carb: The Virta Health Approach
It’s been a while since we checked in on Virta Health. The type 2 diabetes management program was founded by some of the most influential names in the ketogenic diet movement, and its customers serve as one of the best sources for real-world data on the effectiveness of low-carb diabetes management. Virta is founded on […]
The Best Sugar-Free Low-Carb Keto Pecan Pie Recipe
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. Your holiday table will be amazing when you make this delicious sugar free pecan pie recipe that is so simple and doesn’t require baking your crust first! Whether you’re following a sugar free diet, low carb diet, or keto diet, you can still enjoy your […]
Eating More Plant-Based Meals May Help You Live Longer
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. Written By Lisa Rapaport Need another reason to try eating more plant-based meals? A new study suggests that replacing animal proteins with plant-based options like nuts and beans (also called legumes) is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and premature […]
Nine Essential Ingredients for Keto Shopping on a Budget
The keto diet can certainly be attractive to people with diabetes. After all, if eating a very low amount of carbs helps both shed pounds and improve blood sugar levels, why not try a diet that eschews carbohydrates? What is the Keto Diet? If you’ve only heard of the keto diet but don’t really know […]
Diabetes Organizations You’ll Want To Follow
As National Diabetes Awareness Month comes to an end, we wanted to highlight some incredible organizations. Throughout the year, these non-profit organizations and registered charities work tirelessly to make a difference for those living with diabetes. Through fundraising for research, developing clinical guidelines, providing education to healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes, or creating […]
Everything You Should Know About Clinical Trials
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Andrew Briskin Clinical trials are the middle step between scientific discoveries in the lab and making these discoveries available to the public. Learn how clinical trials work, the experience of participating, and how you can get involved. While you may have heard about clinical trials […]
I’m a Doctor With Diabetes — Here’s How to Prioritize Mental Health in the Diabetes Community
Guest contributor Brian Ulmer, MD, is a diabetologist at St. Vincent Medical Group in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that people with diabetes are two to three times more likely to have depression than people without diabetes, yet only 25 percent to 50 percent get treated. My own experiences […]
Sautéed Kielbasa & Butternut Squash Skillet
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. This Sautéed Kielbasa, Butternut Squash, and Kale Skillet recipe is fall in a dish! It’s as simple as can be for a delicious and hearty weeknight dinner! This one-pan meal is also Whole30 and Paleo friendly! Why We Love It I love seasonal cooking! When the leaves […]