Long-term diabetes, whether type 1 or type 2, can permanently damage the body. It can even affect all the internal organs, nerve cells and cause eyesight deficiency, harming of kidneys, and even life-threatening diseases like stroke. One of the best ways to control diabetes is through a proper diet and superfoods. Having proper food can…
Research shows that community support is crucial for diabetics. With social distancing measures in effect, the diabetes community has transitioned to the online realm. Popular social media platforms include diabetes pages and groups on Instagram and Facebook. What about an app designed and tailored towards diabetics with topic-specific forums and exclusive live streams?
Many people believe diabetes can only be treated with the use of medications. While this is true, it can also be handled with the help of chiropractic care. Below you’ll discover more about how diabetes affects the body and a handful of ways chiropractic care can help treat it, along with chiropractic and type 2…
Beta Bionics announced a pivotal bihormonal iLet home trial using both dasiglucagon and insulin in the aforementioned bionic pancreas. The iLet (dual-hormone pump system) designed to autonomously deliver insulin and dasiglucagon. The bionic pancreas offers people with type 1 diabetes, safer and easier blood sugar control. Therefore, better long-term management and outcomes are possible as well. What is…
Looking into type 1 diabetes exercise options and the benefits to stabilize blood sugar levels in diabetics. Insulin and sleep are important, however, exercise and nutrition are the King and Queen of blood glucose control in type 1 diabetics. Regular physical activity helps control high blood sugar levels while it’s important for all individuals looking…
Two most common types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes, aka insulin-dependent diabetes, is a disease of the lean and young. A majority of type 1 diabetes diagnoses occur before the end of adolescence. This means that it has to be managed lifelong with the correct information of type 1…
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham revealed ‘Verapamil’, (common blood pressure medication) helps adults with Type 1 diabetes. The UAB researchers said Verapamil can help promote more insulin production in adults with recent onset Type 1 diabetes. The treatment limits the need for insulin injections. This blood pressure medication breakthrough can be a…
Hey diabetics, What’s Your Blood Sugar Today? Did you check it this morning and before you went to bed? Monitoring your sugars is the only way people with diabetes can stay healthy. If you know you have diabetes and don’t check your blood sugars, then you’re definitely on a suicide mission. I have T1D and…
My clients will often ask “what’s better, white potatoes or sweet potatoes?” So let’s get right to it: Sweet Potatoes vs White Potatoes Both potatoes are healthy, clean carbohydrates however sweet potatoes could reign supreme for T1D’s. There are many reasons to love sweet potatoes. While they are delicious, healthy and easy to prepare, they’re also…