25 Low-Carb and Keto Snacks at Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market is the fanciest of national grocery stores, and it just keeps expanding to new areas. Many customers will happily go well out of their way to shop at Whole Foods. Others have a love/hate relationship with the place: the quality is top-notch, but the prices are high to match, and sometimes it […]
Best Quick Keto Lasagna Recipe
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. This easy keto lasagna recipe tastes just like the real thing! This low carb lasagna recipe has just 5 total carbs per serving with 14 g protein! This is a classic lasagna recipe the whole family will enjoy! KETO-FRIENDLY LASAGNA RECIPE Favorite comfort food in […]
What is a Diabetic Seizure?
Severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can result in seizures and unconsciousness. This frightening and deadly condition doesn’t have a single agreed-upon name, and may be referred to by any of the following terms: Severe low blood sugar Hypoglycemic shock/crisis/seizure/coma Diabetic shock/crisis/seizure/coma Insulin shock/crisis/seizure/coma Diabetic seizures are rare but extremely serious. They can cause death. Everyone […]
FreeStyle Libre Troubleshooting: Aches and Errors
Some of the most common questions we have in our Diabetes Daily forum — a vital community of thoughtful, experienced people with diabetes! — concern the FreeStyle Libre, the popular continuous glucose monitor (CGM) made by Abbott. The Freestyle models are often less expensive than the competing Dexcom models, and in some parts of the […]
Amanda Had a Pancreas Transplant. This is Her Story.
Pancreas transplants are safe and effective, and have been for decades, but they are only rarely recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes. For one thing, the side effects from the transplant and immunosuppressive regimen are usually considered more difficult than type 1 diabetes itself. Most pancreas transplants for people with diabetes are performed concurrently […]
How Meditation Can Improve Life With Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Alison Massey Research suggests that incorporating meditation and mindful-based practice can help you reduce distress, improve your well-being, and even contribute to diabetes self-management goals. The first time I attended an online mindfulness session for people with diabetes, I was surprised at how nervous I […]
Diet and Exercise? Some Clinicians Don’t Have Time to Cover Them: The Healthcare Satisfaction Survey
Diabetes touches nearly every aspect of life. It’s been said that type 1 diabetes impacts well over a hundred decisions per day, and type 2 diabetes can be just as all-consuming, especially for those that use insulin. Many members of our community divide their lives in two — before and after their diagnosis — because […]
Which Exercises Work Best for Blood Sugar Management? We Asked Our Community
We all know exercise is good for our health, but it can also have a big impact on our blood sugars, for better or for worse. Different exercises have different effects on blood sugar levels — some drive it up, and others cause it to go plummeting down. Sometimes these effects are pretty predictable, but […]
There’s a New Test for Pancreatic Cancer — Here’s Why It Matters for Type 2 Diabetes
Pancreatic cancer is commonly considered the deadliest of all cancers — a mere 11% of adults are still living five years after diagnosis. One big reason is that pancreatic cancer is so difficult to detect. Early symptoms are subtle or nonexistent, and it is impractical to screen widely for the disease because the tests required […]
Keto Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeyes)
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. These tasty keto peanut butter balls are the perfect party treat. With only 2 grams of net carbs per serving, you have room to indulge! Lately, I have been testing out a few dessert recipes that can be eaten in just one bite… like these almond flour […]