3 Tips: Getting off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Ginger Vieira It doesn’t take much to get stuck on a blood sugar roller coaster as a person with diabetes—especially if you’re taking insulin. Still, there are ways to get off the blood sugar roller coaster at any point in the (terrible) ride! […]
Diabetes-Friendly Starbucks Drinks
Starbucks is a reliable companion no matter the season, whether it’s the cozy peppermint scents of winter or the refreshing cold brews of summertime. Most drinks you get at coffee chains like Starbucks come loaded with calories and sugar. They’re delicious, but not the healthiest of choices. Luckily, Starbucks has more than a few low-carb […]
Weight Loss Can Help You Prevent Diabetes Complications
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Andrew Briskin If you have type 2 diabetes, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for managing your blood sugar and preventing complications. Find out about the connection between diabetes and excess weight, and which methods you can use for weight management. The Connection […]
10 Diabetes-Friendly and Affordable Finds at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s is a great resource for people looking for convenient and affordable food that is diabetes-friendly and healthy. The first Trader Joe’s was opened in 1967, and the business has grown to over 500 stores across the United States. They are known for their affordable branded products and offer great customer service, with a […]
Low-Carb Pumpkin Spice Overload!
It’s pumpkin spice season and we’re leaning into it! Some may claim to have pumpkin spice fatigue, but no matter how overplayed the trend has gotten, the fact is that this magical combo of sweet warm spices and crisp autumn weather is still pretty great. The majority of the world’s pumpkin-spiced treats are high-carb and […]
Review: Munk Pack Keto Granola and Nut and Seed Bars
Finding a granola bar that tastes great and is low-carb isn’t easy. And usually, when you think you’ve found one, you wind up sacrificing flavor for nutrition. Munk Pack is the perfect example of a granola bar that tastes great but is also diabetes-friendly. (I received Munk Pack products free of charge, and all opinions […]
Keto Peach Cobbler
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. Make this homemade keto peach cobbler and enjoy a sweet and juicy classic recipe. With plump peaches and a crunchy topping, this is the perfect gluten-free dessert! This keto peach cobbler is the ideal summertime dessert. If you live somewhere where you can buy […]
What Is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency?
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Kaley Kwan People with diabetes understand that the pancreas has an important role—it’s where the body produces insulin, an essential hormone for regulating blood sugar levels. But you might not know that the pancreas doesn’t just produce hormones that control blood sugar—it also […]
Open-Source Looping Officially Works
Advocates for do-it-yourself open source “closed loop” automated insulin delivery systems are cheering the publication of a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine that showed that the homemade technology can increase time-in-range in both children and adults with type 1 diabetes. Open-source automated insulin delivery uses conventional insulin pumps and continuous glucose […]
Living Dangerously With T1D
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Jerry Gore Jerry Gore, co-founder of Action4Diabetes, which supports children with T1D in seven countries, recounts a scary and instructive experience he had while staying at a seafront hotel on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The real challenge on this 30 year wedding anniversary holiday was, […]