Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin: What to Expect
Type 2 diabetes is considered a progressive disease. And the longer you live with type 2, the more likely you will need insulin therapy to manage your blood sugar. Most people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are told to manage their condition with diet, exercise, and drugs such as metformin. As the disease progresses, however, […]
Amylin: The Forgotten Hormone
Most diabetes talk is dominated by the hormone insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas. People with type 1 diabetes have lost the ability to produce insulin; those with type 2 diabetes cannot produce enough of it. What isn’t so well-known is that diabetes causes a deficiency in another hormone: amylin. If you have diabetes, […]
French Onion Pork Chops Skillet
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. This French Onion Pork Chops Skillet recipe is made in one skillet with boneless pork chops, and it’s completely Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb, and Gluten Free. The flavors are just totally cozy and delicious, and it’s absolutely perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining friends. Making the Recipe Like so […]
Recipe Roundup – Low-Carb Winter Stews & Chili
It is definitely stew season, the perfect time to perfume the whole house with the savory scents of a simmering stockpot. These recipes are perfect for making in big batches, so you can enjoy rich and warming stews all week long. They’re also all lower carb, which should help your diabetes management go a little […]
Desperate to Feel Better: A Teen With T1D Tries an Off-Label Drug
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Lilly Varon What do you do when the approved drugs and treatments for managing your type 1 diabetes don’t seem to be enough? Lilly Varon, a teen with type 1 diabetes, turned to off-label medications with the help of her doctor. To dose or not […]
7 Ways to Get Better Sleep With an Insulin Pump
I’m the Community Manager at Diabetes Daily and have been on an insulin pump for over 20 years. I started on a Minimed 508 way back in the day and am currently using a Tandem t:slim X2 Basal-IQ pump. Why I’m not using Control-IQ is for another article. I’ve taken a few much-needed pump breaks […]
Recipe Roundup: Decadent Low-Carb Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better time to put your gourmet low-carb cooking skills to work? There’s no better way to enjoy a lavish and decadent treat with a loved one (or all by yourself!), and to do it without risking romance-killing late-night blood sugar management woes. Here are some of […]
All About the Bigfoot Unity, a Smart Dosing System for Multiple Daily Injections
There’s some new technology that people with diabetes who use multiple daily injections (MDI) of insulin may want to learn about: the Bigfoot Unity Diabetes Management System. The Bigfoot Unity is a “dose decision support system” that uses smart insulin pen caps and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to keep track of your blood sugar […]
Curry Cauliflower Soup
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. Turmeric reminds me of the golden sun. Living in California, one could say I’m partial to golden hues. The rhizome has long been touted for its medicinal benefits, specifically the compound curcumin, which contains powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, cruciferous cauliflower is a low-carb marvel, […]
Keto Chocolate-Almond Torta Caprese
The sunny Italian island of Capri is famous for its Caprese salad, crystal-blue waters, and luxurious resorts. It’s also the birthplace of Torta Caprese. Legend goes, a chef cooking for vacationing mobsters (no pressure) forgot to put flour in his cake. Fortunately, the result was a richly satisfying mistake with a brownie-like texture that delighted […]