Your Checklist for Meeting With the School Nurse
It’s that time of year again, back-to-school season. For parents of children with diabetes, that means making sure (again) that the school knows exactly what your child does and does not need help with. With luck, you and the school nurse will see eye-to-eye about your kiddo’s diabetes, which can considerably alleviate the stress involved […]
Finding a Childcare Provider for Your Child With Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Cheryl Alkon Whether you’re new to parenting a child with diabetes or your family has lived with the condition for years, finding excellent childcare is crucial, but it also might be challenging. Here are some tips on finding the right childcare provider and ensuring the […]
Are Fermented and Probiotic Foods Better for Diabetes?
Medical review by Elizabeth Gomez, MSN, FNP-BC. In recent years, both the nutrition research community and dieters have become completely intrigued by the microbiome, the collection of dozens of trillions of microscopic organisms that live in our body. Scientists are still only just scratching the surface of the subject, but many researchers believe that the […]
How to Have a Successful Semester at College with Diabetes
It’s that time of year again — back-to-college season is here. For freshmen and returning college students alike, college time can be stressful, especially when managing type 1 diabetes. With changes, uncertainty, and everything else going on, it’s typical for teens and young adults with diabetes to experience blood sugar management challenges at college or […]
Recipe Roundup: Diabetes-Friendly Tomato Recipes for Late Summer
It is the perfect time to make a big deal about tomatoes. You can buy a tomato any time of year, but in most parts of the country, they’re only really ripe in mid-late summer. We collected some of the best tomato recipes from our partners. These dishes put tomatoes front and center, and many […]
Diabetes-Friendly, Kid-Approved Back-to-School Snacks
Some of the country has already gone back to school, and, for the rest of us, it’s impending. Stores are full of back-to-school supplies, and getting your kids (and house) in order is probably top of mind. One thing to add to your to-do list: finding delicious low-carb snacks that your kids can enjoy without […]
Ground Beef Thai Lettuce Wraps
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. These Low Carb and Whole30 Thai Lettuce Wraps are made with ground beef and served with Coconut Cauliflower Rice and topped with cashews and avocados for a full meal that completely fits the Whole30 template. Ground beef is incredibly budget friendly, and a great protein to use for budget friendly […]
The Benefits of Using a Smart Insulin Pen
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Todd Boudreaux Smart insulin pens are an essential tool for those taking multiple daily injections to manage type 1 or type 2 diabetes. While maintaining the simplicity of injections, smart pen technology helps you keep track of when you took your insulin and […]
All About the Ozempic Shortage
Diabetes patients in Australia, Belgium, and some other countries are dealing with shortages of the type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic. And it’s all because of the wild success of Wegovy, the game-changing obesity drug. You see, Wegovy and Ozempic are essentially the same drug, a GLP-1 receptor agonist named semaglutide. Global Wegovy shortages have prompted […]
A Personal Take on Tandem’s New t:connect Mobile App
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Julie Heverly diaTribe’s Julie Heverly had the opportunity to try the new Tandem mobile app, which allows users to administer insulin boluses directly from their smartphones. Here’s her take on the process and app. I have been waiting almost 20 years for this! It’s finally […]