Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Low-Carb and Keto)
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. A sheet pan meal is a true lifesaver for those busy weeknight dinners. And these keto sheet pan chicken fajitas will hit the spot any day of the week! Made with low-carb bell peppers and perfectly seasoned chicken breasts, this quick and easy meal […]
The Danuglipron Pill Could Be the Next Ozempic
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. A new once-a-day pill in development may be just as powerful as the injectable medication Ozempic for type 2 diabetes and obesity, according to a phase two clinical trial. And it may work even faster. Though Novo Nordisk’s injectable diabetes drug semaglutide (Ozempic) has taken the world by storm, another pharmaceutical […]
Depression: 6 Tips for Eating Well When Cooking Feels Impossible
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Michelle Pugle Medically Reviewed by Chester Wu, MD For people with depression, fueling your body with high-quality nutrition can literally help change your life for the better, according to a slew of studies. “What you choose to put into your body will influence how you feel […]
I’m a Nutritionist With Diabetes. These Are My Top 3 Snacks.
Planning for snacktime as a person living with diabetes can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! As someone living with type 1 diabetes, I’ve had my share of stressful situations surrounding snacktimes. You worry that you’ll “mess up your time in range” or that “you’ll have too much insulin on board and will […]
Frustrated With Diabetes? How to Channel Distress Into Something Positive
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Lauren Plunkett Are you feeling angry and fearful about diabetes? There’s a way to channel that negative energy into something productive and motivating. “My blood sugar was great yesterday, but today, I have absolutely had it. I’m all over the place. I’m putting the work […]
Achieving a 6.0% A1C by Eating 40 Grams of Carbs Per Meal
My 6-Month Experiment “6.0”. I didn’t think I heard him correctly. I asked my endocrinologist to repeat himself. “I said 6.0 percent. Your A1C is 6.0 percent.” My mouth gaped in astonishment. Practically non-diabetic. The lowest A1C I have ever had in my ten plus years of type 1 diabetes. How Did I Do It? […]
How to Manage Insulin & Exercise During Your Menstrual Cycle
There’s no doubt about it: It’s not easy to manage your blood sugar levels during exercise. Physical activity is incredibly important to your overall health, but it creates all sorts of challenges during (and after) your workout. Keeping those levels steady takes experimentation with so many variables, including your nutrition, your insulin usage, and your […]
Minty Fresh Low-Carb Recipes for Spring
Spring is the perfect time for the refreshing taste of mint in all its forms, whether it’s used to add a cooling touch to a classic cocktail, a burst of flavor to a crisp salad, or a little lightness to decadent chocolate. This versatile herb is a favorite in kitchens all over the world, prized […]
Ozempic Users Are Creating Custom Doses — With or Without Doctor’s Approval
Some Ozempic users are administering custom doses, injecting different amounts of the drug than those specifically indicated by the manufacturer’s instructions. They do it by “counting clicks” — hacking the delivery system to draw up ostensibly precise doses that fall between the handful of specifically approved amounts. Though these in-between doses specifically contradict the manufacturer’s […]
Mediterranean Salad with Tuna & Lemon Dressing
This fast, healthy Mediterranean Salad with Tuna drizzled with a quick, creamy, and herby Lemon Salad Dressing is everything you want for lunch! And guess what? It’s Whole30, Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Low-Carb. The ingredients include nutrient-dense sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pepitas, bell peppers, and cucumbers. This is one Whole30 salad that’s so easy to make, […]