Low-Carb Keto General Tso’s Chicken Recipe
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. Do you love General Tso’s Chicken but don’t want all the high-carb flour coating or added sugar-filled sauce? This keto version tastes like Chinese takeout but is a healthy, low-carb, sugar-free, and sweetener-free recipe. Just 3 g net carbs. KETO GENERAL TSO’S CHICKEN RECIPE It’s […]
Eli Lilly Slashes Insulin Prices, Capping Cost at $35 for Many Diabetes Patients
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. The move follows a $35 price cap set by Medicare that took effect in January, and may help lower insulin costs for many younger and uninsured people. By Lisa Rapaport The drugmaker Eli Lilly is cutting the sticker price on some of its most commonly used […]
Study: Type 1 Diabetes is More Difficult and Dangerous for Girls
A new systematic review has found that girls with type 1 diabetes have it much tougher than boys. The work, which reviewed many previous studies with data from tens of thousands of patients, showed that young girls with the condition tend to have poorer metabolic control and experience more diabetic complications. The differences are stunningly […]
Should You Call Someone ‘Diabetic’?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Katie Bacon The parent of a teenager with type 1 diabetes shares her thoughts on calling someone “diabetic,” as opposed to “person with diabetes,” and why language matters when discussing diabetes. As the parent of a teenager with type 1 diabetes, it has always bothered […]
Ozempic and Side Effects: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting…
Ozempic is the buzziest diabetes drug in memory. It’s been a huge hit both inside and outside the diabetes community, particularly for its almost unprecedented effect on weight loss. It’s been so popular, in fact, that the manufacturer has reported shortages, partly driven by demand from people without diabetes. There are even new reports that […]
You Can Get Cheap (But Suboptimal) Insulin at Walmart Without an RX
Did you know that Walmart sells Regular (R) insulin and NPH insulin for approximately $25 per vial? In most states, you don’t even need a prescription. They’re available over the counter from the pharmacy. These insulins are comparatively inexpensive because they are older formulations. They are more difficult to use than today’s best insulins and […]
Keto Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. Interested in a tasty low-carb appetizer that will fulfill your protein needs too? Check out my air fryer pork belly bites – they’re perfectly seasoned and ready in 30 minutes or less. Why You’ll Love It Pork belly is a keto dieter’s best friend […]
Emily Shares How She Lost 50 Pounds with Type 1 Diabetes
I met Emily Phillips in a Facebook group for moms living with type 1 diabetes. I learned that she not only lived in my small town but also that we share a lot more in common than type 1 diabetes. It was a pleasure to interview my friend and learn about her inspiring weight loss […]
The Diabetes Advice That Made a Difference
In our opinion, the best diabetes advice doesn’t come from doctors and medical authorities — it comes from the people actually living with the condition. We always put a ton of weight on the experience and wisdom of the diabetes community. The Diabetes Daily forum is an outstanding place to meet and chat with practical […]
How People With Diabetes Are Getting By During the Ozempic Shortage
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Christine Fallabel The world’s hottest new miracle drug for type 2 diabetes, Ozempic (semaglutide), has surged in popularity among people with and without diabetes looking to lose weight, including celebrities and influencers, causing a global shortage. So, what are people with diabetes supposed to do? […]