5 Reasons Why My Child With Diabetes Eats Low-Carb
Making decisions on behalf of our children is a tough job. A choice I recently had to make after my daughter’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis was regarding the details of our new lifestyle. This is where my husband and I have landed when it comes to how to feed our family from now on–choices informed […]
Recipe Roundup: 5 Low-Carb Ice Cream Flavors to Try This Summer
People with diabetes are often discouraged to have ice cream as dessert because of its high sugar content. Fortunately, many health-conscious confectioners have come to our rescue with their kitchen innovations. Here we feature five low-carb ice cream recipes that you and your family will love! Keto Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream Avocado is popular in […]
How to Eat Low-Carb and Keto at Subway
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. By Lisa MarcAurele These are the tastiest things you can order when eating keto at Subway. From the sides to the main course, it’s easier to eat low-carb than you might think! The Subway tagline “eat fresh” tells you that there will probably be […]
Diabetes Best Practice: Top 10 Dos and Don’ts
With so much to think about in terms of doses of medication, restocking supplies, tracking calories, etc., it is easy to overlook the most basic of best practices when it comes to managing our diabetes. Sometimes the simple things are the most effective when it comes to diabetes management. Here are my top 10 dos […]
Let’s Talk about Sex and Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Matthew Garza Though certain sexual disorders are well-understood in men with diabetes, we know a lot less about the prevalence, impact, and management of sexual dysfunction in women with diabetes. At the ADA Scientific Sessions, Dr. Sharon Parish gave a broad overview of what we […]
Why Full-Fat Dairy May Reduce Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Many of us grew up believing that skim-milk and low-fat yogurt were healthier than their full-fat equivalents. In recent years, however, multiple scientific studies have suggested that full-fat dairy products are either just as good as low-fat dairy products, or even better. They may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. A 2019 study of […]
Keto Triple Berry Smoothie
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. This refreshing Keto Triple Berry Smoothie is dairy-free, gluten-free and easy for any busy morning work day! How to Make a Smoothie Keto-Friendly Making smoothies isn’t a new thing of course, but making them keto-friendly and low-carb is definitely new to many. Berries are a […]
How to Snack Smart at Bedtime
“I’m hungry,” I said to my husband. He sighed then asked what I needed to eat. We had just crawled into bed when my stomach grumbled. He was used to this because it happens to me often. I need to learn to be proactive about my bedtime snacking, though, and eat something before we go […]
Overcoming Fear of Insulin Injections
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Liz Cambron-Kopco, PhD An essential tool for managing diabetes is insulin therapy. With several different types of insulin and delivery methods, insulin therapy can be highly personalized. Despite the benefits of insulin for diabetes management, many people have reservations about getting started with injections. A Beyond Type 1 […]
Meet Thom: A Role Model for People with Type 2 Diabetes
Editor’s Note: I had the pleasure of “e-meeting” Thom through the diabetes online community. I could not believe his transformation photos. His story was even more compelling. I have no doubt that Thom will do great things for the type 2 community. *** I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 37 after years […]