Blog - Taking Control Of Your Diabetes

Drinking with Dr. E and Dr. P: How Alcohol Affects Blood Sugars

By TCOYD on December 10, 2020 / A Dose of Dr. E, Alcohol / 51 Comments

All in the name of research, Dr. E and Dr. P consume three drinks each in 45 minutes to demonstrate the effects of alcohol on blood sugars. You may be surprised to learn which drinks keep blood sugars flat and which ones make you lose control.

Do You Have a Backup Plan for Your Pump?

By Nalani Haviland Hunsaker, PA-C on December 10, 2020 / Inhaled Insulin, Insulin, Pumps / 3 Comments

Do you have a plan if your pump fails? Diabetes expert Nalani Haviland Hunsaker, who also lives with type 1, shares tips on what to put in your backup supply kit, and she offers guidelines on how to use different types of long-acting and rapid-acting insulins until your pump is back up and running.

What Foods Should You Eat to Protect Your Kidneys?

By Bethany Karl, DO on December 10, 2020 / Kidneys, What's Up Doc / 2 Comments

Nephrologist Dr. Bethany Karl discusses which foods are best for people with diabetic kidney disease, and she offers resources for recipes, dining out tips and overall kidney health.

Are Weight Conversations in Diabetes Doing More Harm Than Good?

By Megan Munoz on December 10, 2020 / Diet & Nutrition, Type 2, Weight Loss / 4 Comments

If you live in a larger body, your diabetes care may have included weight loss conversations at some point. However, weight-neutral approaches to care are gaining momentum, and research shows you can manage diabetes well without using weight as a gauge of success.

Keto Peppermint Bark Cookies

By TCOYD on December 10, 2020 / Dessert, Recipes / Leave a comment

Tender chocolate cookies are infused with a hint of peppermint, topped with sugar-free white chocolate frosting and finished with a dusting of festive sprinkles. It’s holiday baking at its best.

Rosemary Cayenne Cashews

By Sarah Severance on December 10, 2020 / Appetizer, Recipes, Snack / 2 Comments

Slightly sweet and salty with a kick of heat, these dressed-up cashews are the perfect pre-meal nibble, dinner party gift or indulgent snack to enjoy while watching your favorite flicks.

3-Ingredient Hot Chocolate: Mmmm

By Sarah Severance on December 10, 2020 / Drinks, Recipes / Leave a comment

Treat yourself to a simply sweet homemade hot chocolate. Made with real chocolate and coconut whipped cream, it’s like a hug in a mug.

The Highs and Lows of 2020, and Looking Ahead to 2021!

By TCOYD on December 9, 2020 / Fundraising / Leave a comment

Despite all the challenges in 2020, there were also silver linings. For TCOYD, taking our conferences online meant we could provide unlimited free access to diabetes education for hundreds of thousands of people around the world. We’re so grateful for all of your support in this area, and we’re excited to share our plans for 2021.

3 Guilt-Free Tips to Enjoy Holiday Eats & Treats

By Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC, BC-ADM on November 23, 2020 / Diet & Nutrition, Emotional Health, Stress / Leave a comment

Give yourself the gift of kindness if you have any anxiety about managing blood sugars during the holiday season. Registered Dietitian Janice Baker offers three great tips on how to handle food-focused festivities.

Glucagon Saved Our Butts: Dr E. & Dr. P. Share Their Personal Scares

By Steve Edelman, MD on November 17, 2020 / A Dose of Dr. E, Glucagon, Hypoglycemia, Video / 35 Comments

If two smart, good-looking, accomplished endocrinologists can have dicey episodes of severe hypoglycemia, anyone can. Dr. E and Dr. P talk about what happened when they each went so low they had to break into their emergency glucagon. They discuss the newest, easy-to-use glucagon options and share what’s coming down the pike.