10 Tips to Improve Your Time in Range
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Julia Kenney Time in Range (TIR) is an effective tool to use in your daily diabetes management, but how can you actually spend more of your day in range? Read below for some helpful tips on how to improve your TIR. Time in Range (TIR) has […]
Intermittent Fasting: Hype or Science?
For years now, the dieting world has been nuts about intermittent fasting, with many experts and advocates claiming that the eating pattern is unusually beneficial for people with diabetes. We’ve published several articles on this trend ourselves, but with so much hype out there, it can be difficult to know which health claims are legitimate. […]
Low-Carb Chicken Chili Keto Stuffed Peppers
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. This delicious keto stuffed peppers recipe is an easy low-carb recipe the whole family will love! Enjoy on your keto diet or low-carb diet with just 5g net carbs per serving! Print Low-Carb Chicken Chili Keto Stuffed Peppers Course Dinner, Main Course Cuisine American Prep […]
The Supplements that Do (and Don’t) Help Heart and Diabetes Health
A new study has evaluated the long-term health effects of 27 micronutrient supplements. The work draws on a massive collection of evidence to score each supplement on its cardiometabolic effects, including its influence on cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The new systematic review and meta-analysis, which was published in the Journal of the American […]
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Getting New Medications
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Eritrea Mussa Getting your questions answered in your limited time with your healthcare provider can be frustrating. Here are some strategies you can use to ensure you’re getting the best care possible. As a person who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 20 years, […]
Nocturnal Light Exposure is a Sneaky Diabetes Risk Factor
Obesity, family history, a history of smoking, lack of exercise: most of the major type 2 diabetes risk factors are not controversial. Nevertheless, the fundamental causes and mechanisms of diabetes are still somewhat mysterious, and every once in a while, we learn that there are surprising factors that help lead to diabetes progression and development. […]
Low-Carb Creamy Chicken Soup (Keto, Gluten Free)
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. This Creamy Chicken soup is a low carb bowl of comfort waiting for you! It’s keto, gluten-free and easy to make! Creamy Chicken Soup I’m such a fan of this soup. It’s creamy and rich and so nourishing. It comes together in only a very short time […]
Every US State Where Insulin Prices/Copays Are Capped
It’s no secret that insulin prices in the United States are shockingly high, a situation that has outraged people both with and without diabetes. Many politicians have thrown their support behind supposedly comprehensive national solutions, but little real progress has resulted. For many of us with diabetes, the out-of-pocket cost of insulin just keeps going […]
Diabetes and High Potassium Levels
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Arvind Sommi People with diabetes are at a higher risk of having high potassium levels, or hyperkalemia. Unfortunately, most people do not realize they have this potentially life-threatening condition until they are in the emergency room. Find out how you can check your potassium levels […]
10 Ways to Achieve Your Healthiest Weight Yet
It’s the new year, and as usual, there will be a spike in interest in dieting and weight loss. Unfortunately, these resolutions are often made in ways that definitely do not set up dieters for success. We are better at shifting habits when we can find truly meaningful motivation. If your goals for healthy living […]