Diabetes Self-Management

Dear Readers, Winter is, in its way, a tale of two seasons: It is marked first by the joyous, festive—and often hectic—holiday span, culminating in celebrations on New Year’s Eve. This merry period is followed by the promise of a fresh start on the f

Taking the type 2 diabetes drug Trulicity (dulaglutide) may reduce the risk for erectile dysfunction (ED) in men, according to a new analysis published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Diabetes—especially type 2—is well established

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the new drug Kerendia (finerenone) as a treatment for kidney and heart complications in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) linked to type 2 diabetes, according to a statement from the FDA

Following a low-carb diet may improve kidney function in certain people with type 2 diabetes, according to a small new study published in the journal Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity—showing that a higher-protein diet may not al

Retail giant Walmart recently announced that it will sell a lower-cost version of NovoLog (insulin aspart) under its diabetes care brand ReliOn, the result of a partnership with Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of NovoLog insulin. For the last couple o

Tirzepatide, which is the first in a new class of medications being studied for type 2 diabetes, has been shown to be effective in reducing both blood sugar levels and body weight, according to a new trial. The medicine, which is administered through

Let it snow! And let’s make good use of it. If you are looking for a winter sport that can help you manage your blood sugar, heart health, weight, and more, consider cross-country skiing. Find out how this activity can help you live well with diabete

Standing more throughout the day is linked to better insulin sensitivity and may help prevent chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. Insulin resistance happens when c

Using a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for a limited period of time—to look at the amount of time people with diabetes spend in their target glucose range—may be a better way to assess how well diabetes treatments are working than using A

Q I heard that there are now pumps that automatically adjust insulin based on continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data. Does this mean that diabetes is cured? If so, how do I get one? AI wish it were that simple. While it is true that some insulin pumps

Strength training has multiple health benefits, especially for people with diabetes. The best-known type of strength training is lifting free weights such as barbells and dumbbells, but when used incorrectly, this equipment can cause injury. Here are

The health of the entire body structure depends, in part, on healthy, strong, flexible feet. In fact, according to movement specialist Carol Robbins, having strong feet “changes the way we use our muscles and our gait mechanics. Your feet are reading

Humans evolved to increase their calorie intake and fat stores over the winter months. Back when we were hunters and gatherers, this made perfect sense and was important for survival. Today, however, this inclination can severely hinder weight manage

Peanut butter has always been a childhood favorite, and our love for PB&J sandwiches often continues into adulthood. But many people can’t eat peanuts due to a peanut allergy. Fortunately, there are plenty of other nut butters—seed butters, too—to ch

Resolutions are often made in the cold winter months, but there isn’t really a specific time of year that we should commit to better wellness habits. Change can occur each day, and it can, in fact, be the small decisions we make on a daily basis that

The air outside is cold and dry. Inside, fires and furnaces bake away what little moisture is left in the atmosphere. Break out the lip balm and hand lotion. It’s the dry, itchy skin and chapped lips time of the year—winter in Diabetes Land. What can

One of the most common side effects of taking insulin or certain types of diabetes pills is hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose. Hypoglycemia can be mild, moderate, or severe. It can also strike fear in people who are at risk, and sometimes this fear

Jumping from youth football to the high school game can be challenging. More than a few kids struggle with the change, and practices can be exhausting. But for DeAndre Carter, the transition felt especially rough. Football practices the summer before

For decades, the diabetes care community has been obsessed with three little characters: A-1-C. A1C, which is short for hemoglobin A1C, is a blood test that reflects a person’s average glucose level for the past eight to 12 weeks. Ever since the Diab

Maria walks into my office looking distressed. “I had an appointment with the endocrinologist, and he barely allowed me to talk.” She was under a lot of stress trying to balance work, her husband and children, and family visiting from the Dominican R

Today’s blood glucose meters are small, fast, and portable, and they are getting more accurate—and sophisticated—with each generation. Most of them interface with computers, and some have the ability to send data wirelessly to other diabetes devices.

FIELD TIP 1: Several old-style coded meters are now being marketed as self-coding by virtue of having all strips for them manufactured with the same code. While it’s true that you don’t ever need to change the code, it’s still possible to accidentall

We asked T’ara Smith, MS, Nutrition Education and Senior Manager of Beyond Type 2 and developer of taratalksfood.com, to share her favorite nutritious holiday recipes, which include easy-to-find ingredients. She has been living with LADA (latent auto

’Tis the season when we celebrate holiday traditions and create lasting memories with family and friends. This year, social gatherings are especially meaningful following the separation we experienced due to COVID-19 last year. How wonderful it will

The wafting aroma of pies in the oven, the fond greetings of family and friends, and the dazzling lights decorating houses are a sure sign that we are amidst the holidays. No matter how or where you celebrate the season, food, friends, and family cre

4 TO 6 SERVINGS | 4 OUNCES CAL 140 | FAT 3G | SAT FAT 1G | PROTEIN 27G | CARBS 0G | CHOL 79MG | FIBER 0G | SODIUM 41MG DIETARY EXCHANGE: 2 ½ MEAT 1 turkey breast (about 3 pounds)Garlic powderPaprikaDried parsley 1. Place turkey in slow cooker. Season

6 SERVINGS | 2 SLIDERS CAL 262 | FAT 4G | SAT FAT 1G | PROTEIN 24G | CARBS 31G | CHOL 43MG | FIBER 2G | SODIUM 596MG DIETARY EXCHANGE: 2 BREAD/STARCH, 2 MEAT 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey¼ cup finely chopped green onions2 tablespoons low-fat mayon

8 SERVINGS | ½ CUP PER SERVING CAL 100 | FAT 2G | SAT FAT 1G | PROTEIN 4G | CARBS 17G | CHOL 5MG | FIBER 2G | SODIUM 148MG DIETARY EXCHANGE: 1 BREAD/STARCH, ½ FAT 1 cup uncooked wild rice (or wild rice and rice mixture)½ cup sliced mushrooms½ cup dic

4 DOZEN COOKIES | 1 COOKIE CAL 85 | FAT 6G | SAT FAT 3G | PROTEIN 1G | CARBS 8G | CHOL 15MG | FIBER 1G | SODIUM 27MG DIETARY EXCHANGE: ½ BREAD/STARCH, 1 FAT ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3 cups al

4 SERVINGS | 1½ CUPS CAL 225 | FAT 4G | SAT FAT 1G | PROTEIN 27G | CARBS 20G | CHOL 60MG | FIBER 6G | SODIUM 490MG DIETARY EXCHANGE: 4 VEGETABLE, 2½ MEAT 1-2 yellow crookneck squash (about ½ pound)2 teaspoons vegetable oil¾ pound boneless, skinless c