Four delicious, low-carb recipes that emphasize summer vegetables (and just so happen to be vegetarian!) If you’re cooking meatless main dishes this summer — because you’re a vegetarian, because you’re feeding a vegetarian, or because you’re simply trying to eat less meat — then you may feel like you’re in a bit of a rut.
Diabetes
Everyone who lives with diabetes has been there: you wake up low in the middle of the night, make your way (wobbly) to the kitchen, and completely overeat with sugary snacks, quickly sending your blood sugar onto an endless roller coaster ride of highs and lows. It feels terrible to then wake up the next
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. What exactly is a latke? Deeply rooted in history, latkes first appeared in the Middle Ages made of Italian ricotta, evolved when the potato was introduced to Eastern Europe, and now we find them crafted of nearly any vegetable coupled with eggs and a binder, most
What is Type 2 Diabetes? In this article, we will explore the non-communicable, silent killer; Type 2 Diabetes, which was formerly known as non-insulin-dependent, or adult-onset diabetes. This condition is quite common and results from the body’s inability to properly utilize insulin (a hormone made in the pancreas that facilitates the use of glucose for
If you live in a country like the United States, where the majority of health insurance is privatized and there is no strong social safety net, it can feel as though managing a chronic disease like diabetes requires nothing but lots of money. And it does. As of 2017, diabetes cost the United States a
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Makaila Heifner Austin James is a FreeStyle Libre Ambassador and this content was made possible with support from Abbott Diabetes Care. Austin James is a multi-instrumentalist from Hartford, Connecticut whose music blends folk, rock, and soul to create a new genre-bending sound. He
It’s hard to deny that technology advances are improving the lives of people with diabetes worldwide. From smart insulin pumps that integrate with continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to various applications with predictive features and alarms, the diabetes tech world continues to evolve rapidly. One company, January.ai, has recently announced its new artificial intelligence (AI) platform
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Eliza Skoler As COVID restrictions and recommendations shift, what do we know about staying safe with diabetes? How can we protect others and make careful decisions about risk? As the pandemic continues to unfold, states and countries are leading their own initiatives to reduce infection
If you are rethinking your food choices in order to better your overall health and well-being, then Re:Think Ice Cream should be at the top of your list. Healthful, yet delicious, this ice cream will allow you to enjoy without adding extra calories, sweeteners and too many carbs. Re:Think boasts that their ice cream is
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. Salisbury steak is an easy ground beef patty, similar to hamburger steak, but closer to a meatloaf, in that it usually includes bread crumbs, onions, and eggs. It is always served with brown gravy and topped over mashed potatoes. To make a low-carb Salisbury steak,
Morgan J. Panzirer is 19 years old and is a student at Villanova University, majoring in biology and minoring in Spanish. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age six and is now working towards her goals of attending medical school and becoming a pediatric endocrinologist. She recently published a book called “Actually, I
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Mariana Gomez As I prepared to write this piece, I had to do my own personal research. My family and I moved from México to the United States in July 2019. We have spent a lot of time trying to learn as much
People with all types of diabetes are at a higher risk for numerous health complications, in particular for various vascular problems. While it is known that consistently tight glycemic management can greatly minimize these health risks, there are numerous factors which will determine long-term health outcomes. One interesting concept is that of “metabolic memory,” a
Cost can sometimes be a barrier to proper eye care, but a variety of programs offer free or low-cost eye exams and other resources. Are you eligible? Most people rely on their sight every day, making eye care essential to our health. For people with diabetes, annual dilated eye exams are especially necessary to catch early signs of eye
One year ago, I built a DIY hybrid-looping insulin pump, using my Dexcom G6 and Omnipod. For those who aren’t in the know, DIY “looping” is basically “hacking” your insulin pump with a single-board computer, such a Raspberry Pi or Riley Link, to make it communicate with an existing continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to make
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Alexi Melvin If you’ve browsed Netflix in the last couple of weeks – as I’m sure the majority of us have throughout shelter in place – you may have stumbled on a few representations of type 1 diabetes in major Netflix shows. The
This content originally appeared on Caroline’s Keto Kitchen. Republished with permission. Chicken strips are one of my very favorite finger foods! I’ve explored numerous recipes over the years, but many have pork rinds as breading, and let’s just say I am not the biggest fan of pork rinds (mainly because I can’t get past the
A diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes means you should be mindful of what you eat and how different foods affect your blood sugars at all times. Enjoying some of our favorite foods can be more challenging when we have to factor in the impact on blood sugars. People who are insulin-dependent have
Much of the focus on diabetes therapy development is turning stem cells into beta cells, but there is a new approach drawing more attention called Stem Cell Educator (SCE) therapy. Different types of white blood cells (lymphocytes) serve different functions and exhibit different behaviors. As related to type 1 diabetes, some of these cells are
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This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Matthew Garza The microbiome is an exciting area of research for diabetes management. What do we know and what questions do we still have about the microbiome? Interest in the microbiome, and how much it may affect our bodies, has been on the rise. People
Children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes are currently living at a time of a big diabetes technology boom. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps are becoming more popular and offer the promise of better glycemic management and more freedom and peace of mind. As research and clinical trials on automated insulin delivery systems
This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. Imagine fresh, delicious shrimp in a broth that is savory, sweet, and sour all at once. No wonder it’s such a popular dish. Traditional sinigang is served over a bed of white rice. For this recipe, I wanted to create a low carb version
The easiest way to prepare asparagus is to roast them. Just toss them in with oil and seasoning and bake it for a few minutes, and you have a crispy side dish for your chicken or pork dishes. This quick method of preparation always works well, even if you just use salt and pepper to
Facing a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be a difficult and confusing time. Many ask “why me?”, some may feel shame due to the stigma surrounding type 2, while others want to know what they can proactively do to better their health. I asked people living with type 2 diabetes what their initial
This content originally appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission. By Julia Flaherty States and regions across America are slowly reopening, which means social distancing guidelines have become a bit fuzzy. However, the same principles apply to ensure you are best protecting yourself and others. COVID-19 is still a threat and will remain so until we
People’s experiences with healthcare providers can vary widely. When it comes to living with diabetes, many people expect that their healthcare providers, even if they’re not specialists, will be at least somewhat knowledgeable about their health condition. Many have found however, that while endocrinologists and diabetes education specialists tend to be more attuned to the
Image source: Shutterstock By diaTribe July 21st, 2020 This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Eliza Skoler and Rebecca Gowen dQ&A surveyed 2,540 CGM users with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to find out how aware they are of their own time in range: 87% of respondents knew how much time