Can This Triple-Combo Oral Therapy Restore Insulin Production?
A small biotechnology company in Israel says it can dramatically restore insulin production in people with type 1 diabetes by combining two existing medications with a proprietary version of a common supplement. Levicure’s triple-combo oral therapy is already considered very safe, because it involves two drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
7 Low-Carb Diet Mistakes to Avoid When You Have Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By K. Aleisha Fetters Medically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN Carbohydrates increase blood sugar levels: This you know. So it’s only natural that cutting carbs and turning to low-carb diets is a common nutrition strategy for lowering blood glucose levels and improving management of type 2 diabetes. For […]
How To Start Using a CGM
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Paul Heltzel Key takeaways: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices show blood sugar trends over time. Consider some tips on how to raise the issue if your doctor hasn’t yet suggested CGM use. There’s a small but manageable learning curve when starting to use a CGM […]
Keto Egg Salad with Bacon
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. Keep this Keto Egg Salad with bacon recipe in your back pocket, because it’s healthy, super tasty and SO easy to make! It’s totally perfect for a quick lunch, for your weekly meal prep, or to bring to a picnic. About What’s a girl to do when […]
9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor if You Think You Need to Step Up Your Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Plan
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Brian P. Dunleavy Medically Reviewed by Kacy Church, MD Even if you’re taking steps to manage your type 2 diabetes, there may come a time when your treatment plan no longer works as well as it once did. That’s because type 2 diabetes is […]
COVID-19: Boosters, Variants, and Precautions To Take
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By April Hopcroft After a summer reprieve, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again. Here’s what you need to know heading into the fall, including a look at the latest variants and upcoming boosters. With school back in session and the fall flu season fast approaching, it’s more […]
Easy Shakshuka
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. This easy Shakshuka recipe is made in under 20 minutes by simmering peppers, shallots, and spices with a basic tomato sauce, then poaching the eggs directly in the sauce. It’s a delicious, healthy breakfast that’s especially great if you’re following Whole30, Low Carb, Paleo, or Gluten Free! Print Easy […]
Hyponatremia: Low Sodium and Exercise
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By April Hopcroft Key takeaways: Hydration is important, but drinking too much water when exercising without consuming enough salt (an electrolyte) can put you at risk for low sodium levels. People with diabetes have a higher risk of electrolyte disorders, especially if they also have heart […]
Type 1 Cure Research Update: The Sernova Cell Pouch
Sernova is a biotechnology company focused on developing regenerative therapies to treat people with chronic diseases, including type 1 diabetes. The Sernova Cell Pouch System is a small, thin device that is filled with islet cells — the parts of the pancreas that produce beta cells and secrete insulin. The Cell Pouch, a new therapy […]
Crispy Parmesan Tomato Chips (Baked or Dehydrated)
This content originally appeared on Sugar-Free Mom. Republished with permission. Crispy Parmesan Tomato Chips made in your oven or dehydrator! Just 4 g net carbs per serving! Low Carb Crispy Tomato Chips Tomato season is upon us where I live and if you happen to have a garden then you know an enormous amount of […]