“Movement Has Healed Me.” Tackling the NYC Marathon With Type 1 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Joanna Mattaliano Imagine dedicating your career to health and wellness and finishing your sixth half marathon with a PR (personal record), feeling unstoppable. That was me in November 2021. Then everything changed. Image source: Beyond Type 1 The list of warning signs was long but […]
My New Life Without Diabetes After a Pancreas Transplant
Editor’s note: This guest essay was written by Anne Hambrick-Stowe Rankin. Anne writes about her experience before and after receiving a pancreas transplant. The pancreas transplant is arguably the closest thing the medical world has to a true cure for type 1 diabetes. And yet, they are only very rarely performed. Pancreas transplant surgery is […]
Type 2 Diabetes Remission – How is it Defined?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Andrew Briskin The term “type 2 diabetes remission” continues to spark debate in the diabetes community. At the EASD 2022 annual conference in Stockholm, experts explored this concept and what the term means for people with type 2 diabetes. In recent years, many experts on […]
Book Review: “Doing Diabetes Differently”
Chad T. Lewis is not a doctor or diabetes expert – he’s just a man that has lived with diabetes for a very long time. Lewis has had type 1 diabetes for over fifty years (he was awarded a Joslin medal). He lived through the dark ages of diabetes treatment – before home glucose monitoring, […]
For Many in Poorer Nations, Type 1 Diabetes is Still a Death Sentence
An unprecedented effort to assess the global impact of type 1 diabetes has revealed that cases could double in the next two decades, even as millions of lives are cut tragically short by the disease, predominantly in less affluent countries. Millions of lives hang in the balance, but the magnitude of the problem confronting the […]
Keto Maple Pumpkin Scones
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. These scones are just the right balance of pumpkin flavor. Not heavily pumpkin flavored, and with a warm hint of maple flavor, making these a decadent and satisfying breakfast for the family. Making scones keto-fied can be somewhat of a challenge. Without the use of […]
Medicare Benefits for People With Type 1 + Type 2 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Philo Uwamaria Medicare enrollment for 2023 is around the corner—October 15 to December 7, 2022. Whether you’re a person with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, enrolling in Medicare is an opportunity to cover critical medications, supplies, technology, appointments and ongoing healthcare. Seniors aged 65 or […]
Study: Loneliness is a Major Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factor
A new study has suggested that loneliness may be a significant risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes. The work, published last week in the journal Diabetologia, examined a large public health data set detailing the physical and mental health of about 24,000 Norwegian adults. Study participants completed a questionnaire in the mid-90’s, […]
Diabetes-Friendly Dunkin’ Donuts Drinks and Snacks
With 12,600 Dunkin’ Donuts worldwide, most of us stumble across one pretty frequently. It’s a convenient stop for a morning jolt or a quick bite on the run, but the place is not exactly known for diabetes-friendly options. You might suppose that they only have fattening and sugar-laden foods, but surprise! Dunkin’ Donuts actually has […]
How Yoga Can Help You Manage Your Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Tom Lang Yoga is an activity that can invigorate your body and improve your overall health. Yoga helps your posture and is a form of meditation that reduces stress and anxiety, which can help you manage your glucose levels and reduce diabetes-related stress. If you […]