Kyle O’Reilly Talks Pro Wrestling With Type 1 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By K. Thor Jensen Kyle O’Reilly is a Canadian professional wrestler who has competed around the world. He is known for his technical style, incredible stamina and subtle sense of humor. O’Reilly, 35, competes for All Elite Wrestling, seen every week on TBS and […]
New Survey Measures Shortfalls and Gaps in American Diabetes Treatment
Are people with diabetes getting the medical attention that they deserve? Are they satisfied with the quality of care they receive? We wanted to know. This fall, we convened a panel of over 500 people with diabetes to learn how they felt about their experiences at healthcare appointments. Our survey examined interactions with healthcare providers […]
Can You Trust an At-Home A1C Test?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Laura Brigham Telehealth visits skyrocketed during the pandemic, as did the demand for at-home A1C tests. They are convenient and quick, but how accurate are they? And should they be part of your diabetes management plan post-pandemic? The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased the demand for […]
What to Eat and Drink With the Flu When You Have Diabetes
There are many guides out there for what to eat with the flu, but this article will concentrate exclusively on the experiences of people with diabetes. Diabetes has an annoying habit of making routine illnesses especially troublesome. Diabetes can make us more susceptible to common bugs like the flu, and it can make those illnesses […]
How Tim Solved His Painful Diabetic Neuropathy With Spinal Cord Stimulation
Painful diabetic neuropathy is frustratingly difficult to treat. Even the best prescription medication for the condition, gabapentin (Neurontin), only works for a small minority of those who try it, and some members of the diabetes community have never found anything that works. Patients that do find some relief often use a combination of prescription medication, […]
The Dexcom G7 Has (Finally!) Been Approved by the FDA
Huge news for the diabetes community: the Dexcom G7 has been approved by the FDA for sale in the United States! Dexcom made the announcement on December 8. The brand-new continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is now approved for people with any type of diabetes over the age of 2. We’ve been waiting for this for […]
Roasted Curry Cauliflower
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. Cauliflower has never been so popular. It has come into the limelight mashed, riced, crusted and my favorite … roasted. Infused with a powerful blend of curry spices, this dish is reminiscent of Indian cuisine, but the red wine vinegar makes it truly unique and strangely […]
2022 Diabetes Holiday Gift Guide
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Liz Cambron-Kopco Gone are the days of gifting sugar-free candies that sit untouched until next year. This year give your loved ones with diabetes (or yourself!) a gift that can make living with diabetes a bit easier and cooler! Check out our recommendations for […]
How Spinal Cord Stimulation Solved Tim’s Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Painful diabetic neuropathy is frustratingly difficult to treat. Even the best prescription medication for the condition, gabapentin (Neurontin), only works for a small minority of those who try it, and some members of the diabetes community have never found anything that works. Patients that do find some relief often use a combination of prescription medication, […]
Can You Have DKA Without High Blood Sugars?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Jennifer Alvey Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially fatal complication of diabetes typically associated with dangerously high blood glucose levels. However, this is not always the case, specifically for those who take a new class of diabetes drugs called SGLT-2 inhibitors. Most people with type […]