New Report: Type 1 Diabetes is More Difficult and Dangerous for Girls
A major new analysis has found that girls with type 1 diabetes have it much tougher than boys. The work, which reviewed many previous studies with data from tens of thousands of patients, showed that young girls with the condition tend to have poorer metabolic control and experience more diabetic complications. The differences are stunningly […]
Low-Carb Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. It may seem like a bit of work, but it’s a pretty simple recipe with 3 easy layers of deliciousness! The first layer is like a shortbread crust made without almond or other nuts for those who have tree nut allergies like my youngest son. […]
Live With Diabetes? You May Be Eligible for a Free Lifetime National Park Access Pass
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Julia Flaherty It’s unusual to hear of any freebies related to having diabetes, but the United States National Park Service (NPS) offers an exception! U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents with a permanent disability—which does not have to be a 100% disability—may be […]
How Accurate are Blood Sugar Meters and Continuous Glucose Monitors, Really?
It’s impossible to manage your blood sugar well if you don’t know what your blood sugar level is. People with diabetes – both type 1 and type 2 – rely utterly on our measurement devices to make important treatment decisions and to refine our food and exercise decisions. Blood sugar meters (“fingersticks”) and continuous glucose […]
5 Diabetes-Friendly Pumpkin Spice Products to Try This Fall
There is a chill in the air … it’s getting darker out earlier … you know what this means! It is time for all things pumpkin spice! Thankfully, many great companies are out there offering us delicious and healthy options that can put us in the festive fall mood. Pumpkin spice is a seasonal blend […]
Diabetes and Foot Health
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Hope Warshaw Having diabetes puts you at risk for problems with your feet. There are steps you can take to keep your feet healthy as recommended in the latest ADA Standards of Care. If you have ever had a foot problem that wreaks havoc with […]
Study: Higher Blood Sugar Targets Reduce Hypos, but Do Not Improve Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes in the ICU
A new study has evaluated the effect of more “liberal” blood sugar control in critically ill hospitalized patients. Researchers learned that higher glucose targets reduced the risk of hypoglycemia, but did not otherwise improve health outcomes. In the United States, the American Diabetes Association sets the current standards for glycemic control in the hospital. Most […]
Type 2 Diabetes Experts: Weight Loss is (Almost Always) More Important than Glucose Control
[This article was originally written in June 2022, and discusses a draft of a new consensus report on the treatment of type 2 diabetes authored by experts representing the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). On September 23, 2022, that report was officially published in two medical […]
Does White Mulberry Leaf Help Diabetes?
White mulberry leaf is a popular dietary supplement that is used by some people with type 2 diabetes that believe it can help with blood sugar control. It has a long history of consumption in various forms as natural medicine. Last month, white mulberry leaf briefly became the focus of national attention when a California […]
Keto Mashed Cauliflower
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. You won’t believe how easy it is to make Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower! This Whole30 and Keto friendly side dish comes together in a snap with whole cauliflower and almost no prep work at all, and it’s wonderful with chicken, beef, and so much more! This easy […]