Asparagus & Snap Pea Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. Did you know asparagus has been cultivated for over 2,000 years? While white asparagus is considered a delicacy, the green variety stands testament that Spring has arrived, as its color comes from none other than the sun. Asparagus aside, Spring unfurls an abundance of fresh, snappy […]
Updates on Automated Insulin Delivery
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Matthew Garza, Automated insulin delivery systems are becoming more advanced and over time have become more widely adopted within the diabetes community. At ATTD 2022, experts presented updates on this emerging technology including results on the iLet Bionic Pancreas and MiniMed 780G. At the ATTD […]
10 Fruits with 10 Grams Net Carbs (or Less!)
Fruits are high in vitamins and minerals and have several health benefits, including reducing the risk of obesity, heart attack, and stroke. However, all fruit contains sugar, and this can be challenging for those of us living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The fruit mentioned below all have carbohydrate counts of 10 grams […]
These Two Diabetes Drugs Could Completely Change Weight Loss and Obesity Treatment
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Gomez, MSN, FNP-BC For most of our lives, there has been no good weight loss drug. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a small number of pharmaceuticals for weight loss, each has had critical drawbacks, such as moderate effectiveness, bad side effects, or a limit on how long […]
Almond Flour Banana Muffins (Gluten-Free)
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. These almond flour banana muffins are super fluffy, lightly sweet, and jam-packed with flavor! They’re absolutely delicious, plus gluten-free friendly, and made with no refined sugar or oil. Make up a batch for breakfast or snacks today! Easy to make! You only need a handful of staple ingredients […]
Mounjaro, Newly Approved, Might Just Be the Best Type 2 Diabetes Drug Ever
A brand new drug has been approved for patients with type 2 diabetes. It may prove to be the most effective type 2 diabetes drug ever developed. The drug is tirzepatide (Mounjaro), and it is the innovation of the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company. It will be available in the United States soon — […]
Managing Low Blood Sugars as a Mom With Type 1 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Julia Flaherty, Wake up, get the kids ready, make their lunches, somehow get yourself fed and ready at the same time, run to the car, get the kids to school, get yourself to work…at what point are moms supposed to have time to […]
How to Deal with Metformin Diarrhea (and Other Yucky Side Effects)
Medical review by Elizabeth Gomez, MSN, FNP-BC Metformin is the first drug prescribed to most new patients with type 2 diabetes and is increasingly popular when used off-label for patients with type 1 diabetes. It is inexpensive and available as a generic. It is one of the world’s most popular drugs. But there’s no getting around it: […]
Diabetes and the Fear It Creates
People with diabetes need their insulin, devices, and other medications to stay healthy. Some hoard supplies in case of emergencies. Others try to, but unfortunately, these items are extremely expensive, and it just isn’t always feasible. I recently got a glimpse of a diabuddy’s supply drawer (it was more like an entire bureau) and was […]
5 Ways to Manage Stress and Diabetes
Everyday stress exists regardless of whether you have diabetes. It is an equal-opportunity irritant. Stress can flare up with work deadlines, family dynamics, within a marriage or relationship, the ongoing demand for time despite unrelenting to-do lists, or even the morning commute. But diabetes makes stress worse. Whether you have type 1 or type 2, […]