This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Erin Davis Grains are an excellent source of fiber and other vital nutrients, but which are best for diabetes? Here’s why nutritious options like farro, oats, and quinoa are at the top of the list. You’ve heard both sides of the story: watch out for carbs and eat whole grains. Whole grains are indeed carbs. So, do you have to avoid them? The answer is a resounding no. You can enjoy an assortment of whole grains as part of your balanced diet. Grains have a blood-sugar-lowering effect, are extremely versatile, and ..read more

Virtual “telemedicine” appointments with your healthcare team were a saving grace during the COVID-19 pandemic. While video calls with a clinician couldn’t meet all your healthcare needs, they certainly helped at the time.  Today, we’ve returned to routine in-person life, but virtual healthcare has become an increasingly normal option when scheduling some of your appointments. Unfortunately, research says telemedicine alone leads to worse health outcomes, emphasizing a need for at least some in-person appointments.  Can your healthcare team truly provide adequate care through a compu ..read more

Medically reviewed by Anna Goldman, MD. Before I came down with a nasty cold last February, it had been years since I’d been sick — not even COVID-19 felled me. So, my medicine chest and I were unprepared with over-the-counter meds when I woke up with a sore throat from post-nasal drip, a bad cough, and a stuffy nose. I dragged myself over to the neighborhood drug store to buy cough medication, cough drops, and a decongestant. But I was in no condition to deal with an aisle overflowing with every triangulation of options, and had no idea what impact any given medication would have on my b ..read more

This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. Enjoying a low-carb diet doesn’t mean you can’t have waffles: These Keto Waffles are the perfect breakfast. Made with only two surprising ingredients, they are easy and so delicious. Keto Waffle Recipe We love our waffle maker. We love weekend waffles, yes, but we love it so much that we even make waffle omelets and leftover Thanksgiving stuffing waffles. When you think beyond the classic buttermilk waffle, these little machines can really do so much. And yes, they can even make healthy waffles. These two-ingred ..read more

This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Lisa Rapaport Key Takeaways A recent study looked at brain scans of women shown abstract images unrelated to food or images of different sweet and savory foods. Those who felt the most socially isolated had the most activity in brain regions connected to cravings for sugary foods. The study suggests that building new social connections could lead to healthier eating habits. Loneliness isn’t just a mood issue: A new study suggests that people who consider themselves socially isolated may also have more i ..read more

This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Michael Howerton Dr. Steve Edelman, an endocrinologist living with type 1 diabetes, shares strategies for spending more time in range – and less time riding the blood sugar roller coaster. There are several practical, everyday things that you can do to help keep your blood glucose levels between 70 and 180 mg/dl (time in range). Some may be things you already do, others might be good reminders, and a few might be new ideas. Using stories from his practice and from his own experiences living with type 1 diabetes ..read more

This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Becky Upham Key Takeaways A study presented this week at a major cardiology conference linked time-restricted eating with an increased risk of cardiovascular death. The study was based on two days of self-reported dietary data, with a median of eight years of follow-up. Limitations of the study make it hard to draw sweeping conclusions, other researchers say. People who follow a form of intermittent fasting called time-restricted eating — specifically, those who only consume calories during an eigh ..read more

Medically reviewed by Anna Goldman, MD. By now, everyone knows that new drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are perhaps the most effective drugs ever developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity. Less attention has been paid to their potential to help people with type 1 diabetes.  Satish Garg, MD, has a bold prediction: “I have no doubt in my mind: Going forward, this class of drugs is going to be used by the vast majority of people with type 1 diabetes.” Dr. Garg, a professor at the University of Colorado’s Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, has authored two recent studies on the real-worl ..read more

This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission. Make a toast to a low-carb brunch with a sweet and bubbly keto mimosa! This classic cocktail has everything you love (without all the carbs). Why You’ll Love It This low-carb mimosa is the quintessential brunch cocktail. It’s bubbly and fun! You can serve it at bridal showers or when you are getting together with friends. If you ever find yourself craving the color and flavors of orange juice at a party, make this cocktail. This sugar-free mimosa looks like it is filled with orange juice, but it isn’t! A secret ingr ..read more

SGLT2 inhibitors are popular diabetes medications thanks to their ability to lower blood glucose levels, with a very low risk of hypoglycemia. These drugs don’t just help remove excess glucose from your bloodstream — they also improve and protect kidney function, decrease the risk of heart failure, and help with weight loss. While these benefits can have a big impact on your diabetes management and long-term health, SGLT2s also have a dangerous side effect that many people are unaware of. These drugs can carry an unacceptably high risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) for people who follow a str ..read more