Managing Diabetes and Severe Mental Illness
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Matthew Garza Schizophrenia or bipolar disorder could put you at greater risk for diabetes and complications, but why? Leading expert Professor Richard Holt shares insights into these two intertwined conditions. Though the research is relatively limited, the connection between severe mental illnesses and the risk […]
You Have Prediabetes. Do You Need Medicine for It?
Many people with prediabetes are confused about how serious their condition is. Is it a severe problem, or likely to become one? Should you be changing your diet or exercise habits? Do you need medicine? The answer is … it depends. Prediabetes will mean different things for different people, and your risk level will be […]
Sugar-Free Low-Carb Keto Hot Chocolate Cake for Two
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. If you’re looking to curb that sweet tooth on your keto diet or low-carb diet, this is the best keto chocolate cake with a hot chocolate recipe poured over the top! Just 5 g net carbs per cake!! Easy Keto Mug Cake Recipe Delicious keto […]
Why Allulose is My Favorite Zero-Carb Sweetener
I have always despised the flavor of alternative sugars. This article is about the first zero-carb sugar that I ever really liked. “Despise” may sound exaggerated, but I use that word carefully: It’s a flavor that I really, really hate. I find it astonishing, for example, that anyone cannot tell the difference between diet soda […]
Can a Virtual Assistant Help People With Diabetes and Depression?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Adeline Jasinski New virtual care assistants have been shown to help many people overcome these feelings and benefit diabetes management. Diabetes and depression are both serious health conditions worldwide, and they often occur together. People with diabetes are two to three times more likely than others to […]
Everyone Is Talking About Ozempic Face
Over the past week, there’s been a flurry of major news outlets talking about “Ozempic face.” The New York Times, People magazine, and the The Independent were among the media organizations to report on the phenomenon. What is Ozempic face? It’s a side effect of the remarkable weight loss caused by new type 2 diabetes […]
Tidepool Loop, the DIY Closed-Loop Insulin System, Just Won FDA Approval
Tidepool — a nonprofit long instrumental in the type 1 diabetes “looping” movement — has been granted FDA approval for its automated insulin dosing app Tidepool Loop. It could be a huge step towards mainstream acceptance for the diabetes looping movement, which began as a tiny group of patients eager to tinker with their diabetes […]
Easy Keto Oreo Chaffles Recipe
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. If you are looking for a low-carb treat, these Oreo chaffles are for you! Not only are they sweet and reminiscent of the classic cookie, but they are keto-friendly as well. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth or an Oreo addiction! This keto […]
Diabulimia, Drugs, and Mental Illness in Teens With Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Alexandra Frost A mother shares her story of loss and devastation, exposing how teens with diabetes may be suffering silently, tormented by the effects of a disease they don’t want to accept. Knowing the early signs of trouble and getting prompt care means prevention is […]
Why Metformin Is No Longer the First Drug Option for Type 2 Diabetes
Metformin is the world’s most-prescribed diabetes drug. For a generation, most Americans with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes have been prescribed metformin as their first medication. But now metformin’s reign as the universally acknowledged “first-line” treatment for type 2 diabetes has come to an end. Updated guidance from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), released on […]