Dry Eye Syndrome and Diabetes: What to Know
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Amelia Harnish More than half of people with diabetes are estimated to have dry eyes. Here’s why it’s important to recognize dry eye symptoms and get proper treatment. Are your eyes bugging you? As many as 54 percent of people with diabetes struggle with a condition known as […]
Lentils, Beans, and Peanuts: The Healthiest Legumes for Diabetes
Most nutrition experts agree that we should be eating more legumes. These wholesome plant-based foods are packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, have almost no saturated fat, and zero cholesterol. The Heart Foundation is just one of the many health authorities that’s tried to persuade us to eat more legumes. Legumes: May reduce your […]
Why Experts Are Blasting the FDA’s Approval of a New Type 1 Diabetes Cell Therapy
It seemed like good news: Years after it became available in other countries, a powerful cell therapy for type 1 diabetes was approved in the United States in June. It will offer the first way for American patients to receive transplants of insulin-producing islet cells outside of the confines of a clinical trial, a therapy […]
Quick 2-Minute Low-Carb Keto English Muffin Recipe
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. This quick and easy Keto Low-Carb English Muffin can be made in 2 minutes from start to finish! Just 3 g net carb per serving or 5 total grams of carbs. This gorgeous looking Keto English Muffin is so close to the texture of traditional […]
Medicare Price Cuts Coming for Major Diabetes Medications
On Tuesday, August 29, the White House revealed the names of the first 10 drugs that will be subject to new Medicare price negotiations. These new negotiations should lead to lower costs for Medicare recipients, perhaps very big ones. Several are diabetes drugs: Jardiance (empagliflozin) Januvia (sitagliptin) Farxiga (dapagliflozin) Fiasp (insulin aspart) NovoLog (insulin aspart) […]
Study: Spinal Cord Stimulation Offers Unmatched Pain Relief for Diabetic Neuropathy
A new study suggests that high-frequency spinal cord stimulation offers the best possible pain relief for diabetic neuropathy. The therapy, Nevro’s HFX system, involves the surgical implantation of a small electronic device near the spine. Thin wires to the spinal cord offer “direct neural inhibition,” blocking the passage of pain signals between the extremities and […]
Drink to That: How to Safely Consume Alcohol with Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Cheryl Alkon We’re already thinking about carbs and calories all the time, and adding alcohol into the mix makes things more complex. Experts share their best advice on how to safely drink when living with diabetes. People who choose to drink alcohol typically do so […]
10 Low-Carb Back-to-School Snacks
By Caroline Levens 24-count Crayola? Check. Pink Pearl eraser? Check. Expo dry-erase markers? Check. There’s no doubt about it, back-to-school can take a lot of preparation, but back-to-school for families with children with diabetes adds an extra layer of complexity. Wouldn’t it be nice if prepping for a school year with diabetes was as easy […]
Keto Lemon Loaf (Starbucks Copycat)
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. By Lisa MarcAurele Bright and zesty, this keto lemon loaf is a perfect Starbucks copycat. It’s a light and delicious low-carb lemon pound cake you can enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet dessert. Why You’ll Love It Baked goods are one of the […]
How Dehydration May Affect Type 2 Diabetes Management and Risk
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Stephanie Bucklin and Jessica Migala Medically Reviewed by Kacy Church, MD We all know how rotten dehydration feels. Not only do we feel sluggish and cranky when we don’t get enough water, but in this state the body isn’t able to pump enough blood to the heart, […]