What Netflix’s Purple Hearts Got Right (And Sort of Wrong) About Type 1 Diabetes
I just finished watching Netflix’s smash hit film Purple Hearts. If you’re not familiar with it yet, it’s a romance centered on Cassie, a young woman who’s six months into her type 1 diabetes diagnosis. While at its core this film is a love story, Cassie’s diabetes and her incredible struggle with healthcare in America […]
5 Quick and Easy Protein-Packed Dinner Ideas
I always strive to make my meals as high-protein and low-carb as possible. Protein-rich foods not only make you feel fuller longer, but they will also boost your metabolism. Having a diet rich in protein will allow you to add lean muscle mass and will also mean fewer carbohydrates, which could help with some weight […]
How and Why a $35 Insulin Price Cap Failed in the Senate
Days ago, the United States Senate voted to reject a new law that would limit what many Americans pay for insulin. But on the same day, it approved a related measure that should considerably reduce insulin costs for people with diabetes on Medicare. Here’s what you need to know: What Happened On Aug. 7, the […]
California Greek Salad
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. Horiatiki or Greek Village Salad is a traditional mix of chunky tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onion and olives dressed in red wine vinegar & olive oil, sprinkled with oregano and topped with a wonderful slab of briny feta. Crisp & refreshing it almost calls for […]
Type 1 Diabetes College Packing List
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Erika Szumel There are so many things to think about when you’re headed off to college with type 1 diabetes. Talking to your roommate about diabetes, dating, and accommodations are just a few! As you prepare for college, there will be a long list of things you need to […]
Review: I Tried the CeQur Simplicity Insulin Patch
The CeQur Simplicity is a mealtime insulin patch. This new, unique device needs a bit of explanation. It is not an insulin pump. It attaches to the body, and then it does exactly one thing: With a click, it delivers two units of fast-acting insulin. If you use multiple daily injections (MDI) of fast-acting insulin […]
Could There Be a Vaccine for Type 1 Diabetes?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Andrew Briskin In the search for new and innovative ways to treat type 1 diabetes, researchers have looked to develop therapies that protect or improve the body’s ability to produce its own insulin. Learn about the basics of a vaccine currently in development and how […]
Study: Higher Insulin Doses May Increase Cancer Risks in Type 1 Diabetes
A new analysis has suggested that people with type 1 diabetes that use larger amounts of insulin have an increased risk of cancer. The news arrived in the form of a research letter published by JAMA Oncology, written by Wenjun Zhong, PhD, a statistician with pharmaceutical giant Merck, and Yuanjie Mao, MD, PhD, a professor of endocrinology […]
Sugar-Free Coconut Cream Pie
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. All coconut lovers will enjoy this delicious keto coconut cream pie with homemade pie crust and rich creamy coconut flavor in your first bite! If you’re on a keto diet or low carb diet, traditional coconut cream pie is much too high in carbs to […]
Explaining the Research: What Will It Take To Cure Diabetes?
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Julia Sclafani People with type 1 diabetes have heard that a cure is five or 10 years away for many years. This moving target and lack of clarity into what’s happening behind the scenes has left many people in our community feeling frustrated. The […]