Diabetes and Hangovers: What You Need to Know
Anyone who lives with diabetes knows that a hangover can mess with your blood sugars, leaving them unpredictable for hours (and even days). When you’ve had too much to drink and you’re feeling hungover, what can you do? This article will touch upon what you can expect after a night of heavy drinking, the best […]
Hazelnut & Orange Dark Chocolate Bark
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. The pairing of chocolate and hazelnuts conjures up creamy, sweet Nutella for most palates. This recipe is about to rearrange your tastebuds. Found in prehistoric China, the hazelnut has shared a long, sacred history in Scandinavia, Scotland and Ireland. It entered the confectionary scene in Italy […]
Why Diabetes Experts Just Started Taking Sleep Health Very Seriously
The experts have selected a brand-new focus for doctors and caregivers who treat diabetes: sleep health. The directive comes from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), which issues a new version of its Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes annually. This is the single most influential document in diabetes treatment, at least for Americans. The recommendations […]
Type 1 Diabetes Taught Me How to Conquer Challenges
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Lindsay Jones Lindsay is a member of the Beyond Type Run 2022 team—a team of nearly 50 people living with type 1 diabetes who ran the 2022 NYC Marathon on November 6. They’re on a mission to raise awareness and funds for type 1 diabetes, […]
We All Know It: Holidays Cause High Blood Sugars
No matter how you celebrate the winter holidays, I’ll bet that you do it with rich and sweet comfort foods. You probably splurge more than usual — in every way, but with food especially. You probably exercise less. You might, generally speaking, adopt a temporary philosophy of indulgence. You might be a bit less fussy […]
Treatments for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Andrew Briskin Diabetic foot ulcers are a serious complication of diabetes that start out as a small cut or blister and do not heal due to poor blood circulation, high glucose levels, and other factors. There are several treatments for foot ulcers, including a new […]
These Medications Might Make Diabetic Retinopathy Worse
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can cause severe vision loss or even complete blindness. The good news is that diabetic retinopathy (DR) can be diagnosed long before it actually begins […]
Recipe Roundup: Low-Carb Coffee-Flavored Treats
Put a little pep in your step with these low-carb coffee-flavored treats, all from some of our favorite diabetes-friendly chefs: Sugar-Free Hazelnut Coffee Creme Brûlée – Sugar-Free Mom “This Sugar-Free Hazelnut Coffee Creme Brûlée is a decadent, delicious keto and low carb dessert! Tastes like a cup of hazelnut coffee in a creamy sugar-free pudding form. […]
One Surprising Hack to Not Overtreat My Lows
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can be unnerving, and many people with diabetes find that it takes diligence and self-restraint not to overtreat the low. I am no exception, and have written an article called 5 Ways to Stay in Control When Your Blood Sugar is Low, where I discuss my top strategies for preventing rebound […]
Keto Snowball Cookies
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. With only 1g net carbs in each cookie, these keto snowball cookies are the perfect addition to Christmas cookie platters. They are sweet, delicious, and have the same texture as traditional snowball cookies! These little cookies have the perfect name. They look just like […]