Diabetes

This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Cheryl Alkon What are artificial sweeteners, can people with diabetes consume them, and why are they controversial? Here we share advice and break down the types of sugar substitutes that are currently available You may feel like you’re not sure how artificial sweeteners affect health

I love being active in the diabetes online community. Not only do I get great advice, and have made some great friends, I get to pay it forward and help all those newly diagnosed just like the people in our community helped me. I immediately stopped scrolling through my feed when I saw this adorable

This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. In Japan, hamburger steak is called “hamburg” or “hambagu.” This is more of a western-style food – it’s not traditional Japanese food – that families in Japan love to cook. Even though it has the word hamburger in it, it doesn’t have the same texture

This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Mila Ferrer How It Happened Fourteen years ago, my youngest son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He had all the classic symptoms. But neither my husband nor I knew that all the signs my son showed meant that our lives would change

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a coworker telling you that you shouldn’t join in on the company cake or a friend who makes an ignorant joke, there are many times where we are put into social situations where diabetes is a brunt of a joke or just blatantly misunderstood. How does this make a

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is not going away just yet, and as the weather grows colder and the holidays approach, you may have questions about how to keep yourself and others safe this winter. Here’s how to know (and lower!) your risks, plus tips for staying as healthy as possible As cases of COVID-19 are spiking across the

Target has become the one-stop shop for all things needed for my family and for my health. Whether it is clothing, vitamins, decor, or snacks, I am always sure to come home with more than I need. Having a store like Target means fewer errands and knowing I can pick up healthy foods and snacks

Meet Maria, one of mySugr’s models living with diabetes. Maria was diagnosed with type 2 in an annual routine checkup. Living a healthy lifestyle and never being overweight, Maria was really surprised by her type 2 diagnosis. mySugr loves to show the many different faces and stories of people with diabetes in the real world.

This content originally appeared on Caroline’s Keto Kitchen. Republished with permission. Nuts, caramel, and chocolate…what’s not to like!? My mom has been ordering keto candies from out of state, so I decided I wanted to give making my own a go. They’re super easy to make, especially since Lily’s milk chocolate melts so much nicer

Editor’s Note: Cliff Scherb, Founder of the Glucose Advisors Consulting community and Tristar Athletes LLC, is a nutrition, health, and dosing expert. He consults virtually through the Glucose Advisors University, teaching the Scherb Method decision support system for insulin management, nutrition, weight loss, and activity. To inquire about program openings, courses, and general questions working

This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Beyond Type 1 Editorial Team During September Summits, Beyond Type 1 sat down with a panel of experts and community members to discuss food, culture, and diabetes. This panel provided insight into both the type 1 and type 2 communities, including navigating stereotypes related

Type 2 diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the inability to effectively utilize insulin (insulin resistance). It is well-known that it is often possible to reverse type 2 diabetes by adjusting lifestyle factors, in particular, through dietary changes and sustained weight loss. However, many patients are not able to

This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Tom Cirillo Health experts are recommending more than ever that people with diabetes get their flu shot this year to reduce the chances of getting sick with both flu and COVID-19. Learn about your vaccine options, where to get them, and how the flu can affect

During this unprecedented time of COVID-19, it is especially important for the millions of people managing their diabetes to be conscious of the ongoing climate and how it may impact their daily routine. In this “new normal,” diabetes tracking and management can look different from person to person. From incorporating healthy habits daily to maintaining

This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. If you’d agree with me that appetizers don’t have to be full of carbs to be fantastically delicious, then you will be nothing more than delighted to make these keto stuffed mushrooms. The hardest part, which isn’t hard at all in fact, is simply cooking the

I have a list of excuses as to why my diabetes was never really properly controlled. At 24 years old, I was diagnosed, but I was treated as a type 2. My doctor based it on my age. For 2 years that I was treated as a type 2, my sugars were never coming down, and

By Inyang Ebong-Harstrup, Ph.D The COVID-19 global pandemic has altered the way in which people with chronic illnesses interact with the world. While for most this means virtual doctors’ visits or increased emphasis on social distancing measures, for soon-to-be 13-year old Peter Anzovule Lagu and thousands of other children with type 1 diabetes in Africa,

This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Jasmine Wiese Relief. That was the first thing I felt when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I was mildly sick for about a year and a half before my diagnosis. My skin healed slowly and I hardly slept. My mental health was

Mandy Marquardt is a Track Cyclist for the USA Cycling National Team and Team Novo Nordisk, the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team. Their mission is to inspire, educate and empower everyone affected by diabetes. Mandy has been part of the team since 2010 and believes what the team does really makes a difference to

Image source: iStock Photo By diaTribe December 1st, 2020 This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Kamren Khan We are reminded during National Diabetes Awareness Month of the many daily challenges that are a part of living with diabetes – especially during COVID-19 and the holidays. If you are feeling overwhelmed it could be diabetes

This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Makaila Heifner If you ask us, Michelle Bauer is about as badass as you can get. An Iron Man competitor, a newly published author, and one of the biggest hearts in the diabetes community, she’s the definition of a game-changer. Michelle recently sat

This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Matthew Garza, Eliza Skoler, and Rhea Teng More people with diabetes are taking drugs like Jardiance and Farxiga, originally developed to lower glucose in people with type 2 diabetes, because the latest data confirms that these drugs can protect your kidneys. A therapy still under

The holiday season can mean different things for different people. Whether you’re celebrating it to embrace your spirituality, spend time with loved ones, or enjoy the long break, one thing is certain: you will most likely celebrate it with food. So we gathered a list of recipes using turkey, the popular meat of choice at

By Mariel Sotelo I am 43 years old, was diagnosed just before I turned 20 years old. The doctor misdiagnosed me with type 2. After the diagnosis of my middle daughter, I understood why I was misdiagnosed. She was diagnosed as a MODY 3 and she is now being treated with oral medication. I started

It’s that time of year again: cold and flu season. And while people with diabetes are always encouraged to get their seasonal flu shots, this year is even more important, due to the looming COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and hospital beds being at near-capacity, and uncertainty as we head into the winter months. So, what exactly

We are almost through to the end of this year and we are all looking forward to new diabetes technologies coming out in 2021! Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology is an incredibly useful tool that can improve diabetes management, and the release of Dexcom’s new CGM, the G7 is certainly one to look out for.

This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. Regular gravy is usually thickened with wheat flour or cornstarch. We all know wheat flour isn’t low in carbs. But, is cornstarch keto? At about 7 grams of carbs per tablespoon, cornstarch can be a low carb option if a small amount is used.

Giving Tuesday, “A Global Generosity Movement,” will take place on December 1st this year.  Founded in 2012, this initiative strives to promote giving in all of its forms. “It’s a simple idea: whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving