How to Prep for a Colonoscopy With Diabetes
Medical review by Elizabeth Gomez, MSN, FNP-BC Nobody enjoys colonoscopy prep, but the process, which includes several days of unusual dietary restrictions, can be especially tricky for people with diabetes. When you’re preparing for your colonoscopy, you’ll receive eating guidelines that conflict with everything you’ve ever learned about eating healthy with diabetes. Depending on your […]
Homemade Coconut Almond Joys (Low-Carb)
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. I’ll admit Almond Joys were my favorite candy as a child. My mother preferred home-baked goods over anything processed. So store-bought confections were a twice-a-year phenomenon on Easter morning and Halloween eve. I will always associate coconut with spring as our Easter baskets were loaded with […]
White Rice, Bacon, and Other Processed Foods Driving Up Type 2 Diabetes Rates
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Lisa Rapaport Need a good reason to consume more whole grains and less processed meat? A new study offers fresh evidence that being more selective about your food choices may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study, published in Nature Medicine, examined […]
How to Crowd Out Poor Food Choices With Protein and Fiber
When I attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, one thing I heard a lot about was how “crowding out” foods with preferred choices was a great way to improve eating habits without focusing on avoiding foods. So let’s say you want to eat more vegetables and cut down on the portions of refined grains. Instead […]
Civica to Make California’s Own Insulin Brand
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Natalie Sainz California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $50-million contract with Civica Rx to produce the state’s own insulin, adding to the recent new policies aiming to make this essential drug more affordable. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement of his state’s contract with Civica Rx, […]
Marriage Keeps Your A1C Low
Married older adults have lower A1C levels than unmarried ones, according to a recent study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. Surprisingly, even strained and unsupportive relationships show a positive effect. Why would marriage keep your blood sugar low? Read on to learn how it might work. The Relationship Between Social Health and […]
Ozempic is Causing Hair Loss, Too!
First, it was “Ozempic face,” now it’s hair loss. Anecdotal reports are flooding in from all directions on social media that people using Ozempic and related diabetes drugs for weight loss are losing their hair. Is it true? If you take Ozempic, Rybelsus, or Mounjaro for your diabetes, do you need to worry about hair […]
You Should Probably Be Eating Lupini Beans
It’s time to learn about lupini beans. These tasty legumes are absurdly healthful — their protein and fiber contents are off the charts — and may have fewer carbohydrates than any similar food. Fear not, this isn’t a flavorless “superfood” or an ingredient that requires a lot of fuss. Lupini beans are usually enjoyed as […]
Keto Chocolate Donuts Recipe
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. These rich keto chocolate donuts only have 3g net carbs in each one! Enjoy a low-carb chocolate donut for breakfast or a quick sweet snack in the afternoon. Even the super dedicated keto dieters crave things like chocolate donuts, and who can blame them? There is […]
Common Painkillers Linked With Heart Failure In People With Type 2 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Becky Upham Researchers and clinicians know that people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face an elevated risk of heart failure. Even without a heart disease diagnosis, they have more than double the risk of developing heart failure compared with the general population, per previous research. New […]