How to Avoid Nerve Damage in Your Hands and Feet With Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Hope Warshaw Diabetes that is not optimally managed puts you at risk for nerve damage in your extremities. Here are steps you can take to manage or prevent neuropathy in your hands and feet. The nervous system is your body’s command center. It controls movement, […]
Tea and Diabetes
One of the world’s most beloved drinks, tea forms an important part of the daily habits of billions. It’s also been celebrated for its health benefits for centuries. Is tea actually good for you? And is tea suitable for people with diabetes? This article will explore the science behind the hype. The Many Potential Health […]
How to Plan for Sick Days with Diabetes
Have you noticed that your blood glucose levels get harder to manage when you are unwell? When we get sick, the body releases various stress hormones, some of which cause blood glucose levels to rise. You may easily find that you need more insulin to maintain your blood sugar in your usual range — and […]
How I Crushed Type 2 Diabetes in Only Weeks and Completely Changed My Outlook on Life
Editor’s note: We found Rey’s remarkable story in the diabetes online community, and asked him if he would share it with us. Rey experienced extraordinary rapid success by following a precise diet and medication regimen immediately after diagnosis with type 2 diabetes. His improvement was incredible, but others making the same changes may not experience […]
Easy Keto Taco Soup
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. This easy keto taco soup recipe is a quick meal that can be made in under 30 minutes and is perfect for a cool day when you need some comfort in a bowl! Soup is one of the easiest ways to get a hearty meal […]
9 Quick and Easy Keto Diet Snacks Already in Your Fridge or Pantry
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Moira Lawler Medically Reviewed by Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES The main proposed benefit of the keto diet is weight loss, though there is some research showing it may help with certain health conditions, per the UNM School of Medicine. The weight loss comes in […]
Do Antioxidants Help With Diabetes?
Antioxidants do a lot of heavy lifting — at least in marketing food products and supplements. But are they really a magic bullet for fighting health conditions, including diabetes and its complications? What Are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are the umbrella name of substances that defend cells in the body from chemicals called “free radicals,” atoms or […]
4 Tips for Keeping Your Glucose in Range While Traveling
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Lauren Bongiorno This summer I traveled to Italy, Croatia, Chicago, Newport, Montauk, as well as the American Diabetes Association conference in San Diego. It’s been a lot of driving, flying, eating out, walking around, enjoying a few drinks, and not having a normal sleep schedule. […]
How Brushing Your Teeth Could Improve Your A1C
Medically reviewed by Anna Goldman, MD. A new study suggests that brushing your teeth twice per day could improve your blood sugar control. The surprising report, authored by researchers from the MedStar Diabetes Institute and the American Dental Association, was published in Diabetes Spectrum and highlighted at the recent annual conference of the Association of […]
Keto Pumpkin Bars With Chocolate Chips Recipe
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. Easy to make gluten-free keto pumpkin bars with chocolate chips that have no sugar added. They’re so good, even the kids love them! As I was looking to use up some canned puree leftover after making pumpkin truffles and these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, […]