Easy Homemade Keto Skinny Margarita
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. By Lisa MarcAurele When it comes to low-carb cocktails, it doesn’t get much easier than this keto skinny margarita recipe. You only need three main ingredients and a couple minutes of preparation. The drink is great for winding down after work or sharing with […]
Desperate for Ozempic and Mounjaro, Some People Are Turning to DIY Versions
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Ross Wollen Medically Reviewed by Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN of American College of Lifestyle Medicine Desperate for an affordable source of the new generation of potent anti-obesity drugs, some people have turned to a potentially dangerous technique: mixing their own semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro) at home. DIYers […]
Pioglitazone Is the Forgotten Diabetes Drug
Pioglitazone is the forgotten diabetes drug. This pill, available as an inexpensive generic, has a powerful effect on insulin resistance, reliably reduces blood sugar levels, and improves cardiovascular outcomes. But fears over its side effects have largely sidelined pioglitazone as a type 2 diabetes treatment. It is rarely discussed and is only prescribed to a […]
Brenzavvy, an SGLT-2 Inhibitor for Type 2 Diabetes, Now Available for Less Than $50 Month
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Andrew Briskin, Susannah Chen Brenzavvy, a type 2 diabetes drug recently approved by the FDA, has just become commercially available at lower cost with no insurance required. Pharmaceutical company TheracosBio has announced that Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) is now available in the US. The medication is obtainable […]
Dexcom Will Release a CGM Just for Type 2 Diabetes
Dexcom has announced a big step in its campaign to bring continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology to everyone with diabetes. Next year, the business will release a new sensor designed for people with type 2 diabetes who do not require insulin. The new Dexcom product, which does not yet have a name, will have the […]
5 High-Protein and Flavorful Shrimp Recipes
It is easy to understand why shrimp is a favorite option among people with diabetes. They are high in protein, the macronutrient that makes you feel fuller and consequently reduces your craving for unnecessary and sugar-spiking carbs. Apart from this effect on appetite, protein is also good for your bones, muscles, and blood pressure, among […]
Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. These grilled BBQ chicken drumsticks are out of this world! They’re easy to make and jam packed with bbq flavor, plus super juicy and perfectly sticky. Make them on a busy weeknight or for your next backyard bbq or cookout. And guess what? They’re Whole30 compatible and […]
New Obesity Drug May Work Even Better Than Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Lisa Rapaport An experimental medicine appears to offer greater weight loss benefits than any obesity drugs already on the market, including the blockbusters Ozempic and Wegovy. The injectable drug, retatrutide, helped people with obesity shed an average of up to 24 percent of their […]
Report: Those Insulin Price Cuts Are Not Really Helping Uninsured Americans
An investigative report co-signed by three senators has found that uninsured Americans are still paying far too much for insulin lispro, despite the maker’s promises that the price would be slashed. Insulin lispro is essentially a generic version of Lilly’s Humalog, one of the best-selling insulins in the country, a fast-acting or rapid insulin that […]
The Health Benefits of Beans, a Diabetes Superfood
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Arvind Sommi Packed with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients, beans can aid in managing blood sugar levels, promoting heart health, and providing energy. Here’s which beans are best for people with diabetes and which varieties should be eaten in limited quantities. Beans, with their numerous […]