Blood sugar testing at the dinner table? A diabetic downing a dessert? The horror!
Dr. Edelman shares some creative reminders on how NOT to dine with a diabetic.
Type 2 diabetes used to be called “adult onset diabetes”, but the number of children developing the disease has grown so much, nearly 25% of all new diabetes diagnoses in kids between the ages of 10 and 20 years old are now type 2.
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Looking for a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to pizza? This yummy spinach artichoke pizza features a crisp cauliflower crust and fresh arugula topping.
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Yoga offers a great stress reduction technique to help with the physical, mental, and emotional stresses of living with diabetes. Anyone at any level can try it, and because it’s always considered a practice, you never have to be perfect.
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We’ve all heard of it, but do you even know what your thyroid does? The thyroid gland is one of the most important organs in the human endocrine system. Hormones produced in the thyroid help regulate how the body uses and stores energy.
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Roni Zeiger, MD – doctor and software developer – built a smarter way to connect patients with personalized peer support online. Now you can easily – and safely – crowdsource your diabetes questions on this unique platform.
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One of the perks of working at TCOYD is having a coworker who loves to cook and share creations with the office! Sarah Severance, TCOYD’s Manager of Donor Engagement, is all about salads. This month we’re featuring her Greek Chicken Quinoa Salad, which will bring a burst of Mediterranean color and flavor to your dining table.
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Marc Blatstein has lived successfully with diabetes for 57 years and shares his secrets to living a long and fulfilling life.
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The Freestyle Libre has been a game-changer for a lot of people with type 2 diabetes. If you’ve always hated finger sticks, this may be the device for you!
read more →“Standard Deviation” can sound like an intimidating term, but all it means is how much our blood sugars bounce around from day to day. It can be a really useful tool to help us know what times of day we’re in range, and where we might need to make some adjustments for better control.
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