Is Food Addiction Real?
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Laura Williams Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD of American College of Lifestyle Medicine Can the word “addiction” — typically associated with drugs, alcohol, gambling, or other behaviors that done in excess can seriously damage someone’s health and well-being — apply to food or certain foods? […]
Sip with Confidence: A Nutritionist’s Blood Sugar-Friendly Fall Drink Swaps
Bridget Wood is a Registered Dietician (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). She also has type 1 diabetes (T1D) herself. Here, she shares the ways that she indulges in yummy autumn drinks without letting her blood sugar get out of control. Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The leaves are changing […]
Tips for Overcoming a Fear of Needles When You Have Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Susannah Chen From blood tests to self-injections and technology, needles are an inescapable part of diabetes care. If you have a fear of needles, there are several anxiety management strategies you can use to overcome this fear. Carol Gee recalls shuddering when her mother was […]
Diabetes and an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Since diabetes is the source of chronic inflammation, and food is so central to controlling blood glucose levels, it makes sense to discuss following an anti-inflammatory diet. Diabetes and Inflammation With type 1 or type 2 diabetes, inflammatory cells can strike our bodies, attacking healthy cells, which could also lead to other health complications. Some […]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (Keto + Gluten Free)
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. Bake these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins for an indulgent, seasonal recipe. Made with low-carb chocolate chips, pumpkin puree, and just a hint of vanilla, this autumn-inspired recipe is sure to be a new favorite. Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Pumpkin and […]
12 Easy Lunch Ideas for Type 2 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Lauren Bedosky Medically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, MS, RDN of American College of Lifestyle Medicine If you spend your days juggling meetings, caring for your family, and tackling tasks that focus on anything but self-care, chances are your midday meal has become an afterthought. […]
Diabetes Stomach Troubles? Maybe It’s Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
Diabetes, unfortunately, goes hand in hand with stomach problems, for many different reasons. Type 1 diabetes has a well-known connection to celiac disease, and both types increase the incidence of thyroid conditions that can cause digestive problems. Gastroparesis, a type of very uncomfortable partial stomach paralysis, is a frequent complication of long-term diabetes. Some of […]
Psoriasis and Diabetes: What’s the Connection?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Alexandra Frost Diabetes increases the likelihood of psoriasis, a condition that causes patches of itchy, dry skin, but there are treatments available. As with so many frustrating things about life with diabetes, some conditions increase the likelihood of diabetes, while diabetes increases the likelihood of […]
Lawsuit: Did Medtronic Sell Your Data?
Medtronic is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that the diabetes tech manufacturer illegally sold users’ personal information. Medtronic, of course, is a giant in the diabetes tech world, perhaps best known for its closed-loop insulin pump systems. The new issue involves Medtronic’s InPen and its associated smartphone app. The InPen system utilizes a reusable smart insulin […]
Watch Out: Ozempic May Increase the Risk of Eye Disease
The world’s buzziest diabetes drug may accelerate the progression of diabetic retinopathy, according to a recent study presented at a conference of eye health experts. The results, from a new unpublished study, were presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists. They showed that GLP-1 receptor agonists, a family of […]