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Coconut Almond Joys

By Jennifer Shun on March 17, 2020 / Dessert, Gluten-Free / 2 Comments

Not much can spark more joy than these decadent, creamy chocolate treats with roasted almonds and a silky dark chocolate shell.

Budget-Friendly Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms

By TCOYD on March 17, 2020 / Entrees, Recipes / Leave a comment

Chicken thighs give you a big bang for your buck, and they’re even more flavorful than chicken breasts. Serve this 5-ingredient dish over cauliflower rice with a side of greens and you’ve got a great new weeknight meal.

Does Caffeine Affect Blood Sugars?

By Steve Edelman, MD on March 17, 2020 / Diet & Nutrition / 7 Comments

Caffeine does not have any calories, however it affects everyone differently and it can raise blood sugar levels through a complicated biochemistry pathway.

And the Award Goes To…

By Steve Edelman, MD on March 17, 2020 / TCOYD News / 2 Comments

He knows how to combat the werewolf syndrome, calm hypoglycemia fears and turn the diabetes police into a cheer squad. Congratulations Bill Polonsky on being ADA’s Outstanding Educator in Diabetes for 2020!

Donor Highlight: Steve & Cherryl Simms

By TCOYD on March 17, 2020 / Donor Highlight / 2 Comments

A complication from diabetes motivated Steve Simms to quit his job, pack up his family and move halfway across the country – a decision that hugely enriched (and may have even saved) his life.

A Dose of Dr. E: A Cute Bunny and Our Review of Tandem’s Control-IQ

By Steve Edelman, MD on February 17, 2020 / A Dose of Dr. E, CGM, Dexcom, Dexcom G6, Pumps, Tandem Diabetes Care, Type 1, Video / 15 Comments

Jeremy’s been on Tandem’s Control-IQ for about two months, and he loves it! Here’s his review of its new features, and how it compares to Loop and Medtronic’s 670G. Plus, special guest appearance from Wilbur the diabetes support bunny.

Looping and Getting Knocked Up

By Steve Edelman, MD on February 17, 2020 / DIY Looping, Pregnancy / 2 Comments

Looping is a DIY automatic insulin delivery system that’s popular with a lot of people with type 1 diabetes because it can drastically improve time in range. However, there are a few significant precautions to be aware of, especially if you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant.