Recipe Roundup: Low-Carb Popsicle Party!
It’s the dog days of summer. Plan yourself a chilly treat! We’ve gathered some favorite low-carb popsicle recipes so you can indulge in these vital snacks without spiking your blood sugar: Pic by Low Carb Yum Keto Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream Bars – Low Carb Yum “These keto sea salt caramel ice cream bars […]
Move Over Cinnamon, Here Comes Cardamom
You’ve already heard that cinnamon is just the thing for diabetes. Perhaps a well-meaning neighbor or coworker has told you that a cinnamon pill cured their cousin’s diabetes. The spice is one of the most notorious “miracle” supplements in the diabetes world, and it has received plenty of mockery in the online community. Well, here […]
Keto Popcorn (Cheese Puffs Recipe)
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. No other snack goes with the movies quite like popcorn does. Munching on the salty pieces is just part of the experience. Unfortunately, popcorn is made from corn, which is really high in carbs. So, of course, you know I had to find an […]
What to Expect During Recovery From Diabulimia
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Ginger Vieira “Diabulimia” — also known as ED-DMT1 — is a life-threatening eating disorder that involves skipping or restricting your daily insulin doses as a person with diabetes. While it mostly applies to those with type 1 diabetes, some people with type 2 diabetes […]
The Insulin Affordability Crisis Is Back in the News
The insulin affordability crisis has roared back into the headlines in recent weeks. For the last 2 1/2 years, America’s politicians and media have understandably focused on the coronavirus pandemic. Maybe we have only so much attention to dedicate to the intersection of health, politics, and economics. But with that crisis waning somewhat, and the […]
How Many Times Can You Reuse a Syringe?
Medical review by Elizabeth Gomez, MSN, FNP-BC Whether you’re new to insulin injections or if you’ve been using them for decades, at some point the thought has definitely crossed your mind: “Can I reuse my syringes?” There are at least two tempting reasons to reuse your syringes: it saves money, and it saves hassle. Every […]
What TV and Film Get Right (and Very Wrong) About Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Shawn Laib Unfortunately, people with diabetes are often unfairly represented in the media. An accurate and empowering portrayal of a person with diabetes on screen is one of the most powerful tools available to raise awareness about diabetes and combat diabetes stigma. We are all […]
We Got an Up-Close Look at the New Freestyle Libre 3
“The Freestyle Libre 3 is going to be the thinnest, the smallest, and the most accurate sensor in the world.” That’s what Dr. Mahmood Kazemi, M.D, told me last month. I met Dr. Kazemi, Abbott’s Chief Medical Officer for diabetes care, at the American Diabetes Association’s annual scientific conference. He gave me a sneak peek […]
Two Businesses Were Racing to Cure Type 1 Diabetes. Now One Will Buy the Other.
Big news in the race for a type 1 diabetes cure: Vertex Pharmaceuticals will purchase ViaCyte. The two businesses were previously direct competitors, both pioneering similar potential type diabetes 1 cures using transplanted lab-grown islet cells. A Vertex spokesman stated that the acquisition “will accelerate our goal of transforming, if not curing T1D by expanding […]
Loaded Roasted Parsnip Fries
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. [Editor’s note: The original recipe lists a total carbohydrate count of 91 grams per serving. We happen to think that that is an overestimate. A 100g serving of parsnips – which, for reference, is the weight of about a dozen baby carrots – has 18g of total […]