Navigating life as a military spouse can be stressful enough, but when you throw in managing type 1, moving, and starting on a new pump, it can be almost too much to bear. Switching to mail order diabetes supplies made a big difference for this T1D’s quality of diabetes life.
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How often do you celebrate your wins with diabetes? Have you ever? Take a moment and pat yourself on the back for all the things you manage on a daily basis. Woke up with a decent blood sugar? Nailed a bolus? Took a walk around the block instead of watching Seinfeld? Drs. E+P remind us how important it is to celebrate our victories, big and small.
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Recently released data from Tzield’s PROTECT study showed that Tzield significantly slowed the decline of C-peptide levels in children and adolescents with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. Further data showed that study participants on Tzield required numerically fewer insulin units and had numerically higher time in range compared to those on placebo.
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Screening for type 1 diabetes is important for people with a family history of the condition, but anyone at any age (and with no family history) can develop type 1 at any time. Screening can detect risk factors long before symptoms develop, offering people valuable time to become educated about the condition and treatment therapies.
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Pumpkin spice ground coffee infuses flavor into a cream cheese layer that’s blended with the classic fall combo of pumpkin and cinnamon. A crunchy streusel topping takes the cake.
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Dr. E’s patient has not had good control of her diabetes in the last 20 years, and her blood sugars run well above 180 mg/dL 80% of the time. She’s a very bright businesswoman, but she pays very little attention to her diabetes. How can Dr. E get her back on track?
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In addition to all the daily things we have to do to manage diabetes, there’s an emotional part that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, and it can have a huge impact on our well-being. Diabetes psychologist Mark Heyman offers an effective strategy to help us take care of our mental health.
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A low-carb lifestyle can often help with overall diabetes management, but it’s important to know that carbs include a wide range of foods with varying nutritional values and impacts. Registered Dietitian Janice Baker explains the three main types of carbs and how each kind affects blood sugar.
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This colorful and festive salad with delicata squash, pepitas, feta and a pop of pomegranate seeds is a beautiful addition to any holiday table. Elegant but easy, it’s naturally low-carb and gluten-free.
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Sausage stuffed mushrooms are always a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack at parties, potlucks, tailgates, and holiday gatherings.
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