WRITTEN BY: GINGER VIEIRA Skipping routine A1c tests because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and telehealth appointments have left many people with diabetes with rising blood sugars and too little support. The sharp drop in A1c testing over the last year during the ongoing pandemic and a rocky transition to virtual healthcare has left many […]
WRITTEN BY: GINGER VIEIRA Editor’s Note: This article is about Ginger’s personal experience using Afrezza, and what has worked for her may not work for everyone. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes care regimen. Beyond Type 1 has an active partnership with MannKind, makers of Afrezza. This article was […]
Blood glucose meters are, of course, a key tool in managing diabetes because they allow people with diabetes to see what their blood glucose level is within a matter of seconds, empowering them to take corrective action if necessary. Like all diabetes supplies, however, glucose meters can be expensive and hard to obtain without insurance […]
Source: 40aprons.com Jump to Recipe Serves 8 Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats 2 cups nuts and/or seeds 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons oil 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon real maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons matcha powder Instructions: Preheat oven to 250º F. In a large bowl, combine […]
Source: karalydon.com Jump to Recipe Makes 6 popsicles Ingredients 3 cups Greek yogurt 3 tbsp honey 1 tbsp matcha green tea powder 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: Instructions: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together yogurt, honey, and vanilla. Add matcha green tea powder and whisk together until smooth. Fill popsicle molds with yogurt mixture […]
As the month of January rolls by, New Year’s dieting promises tend to fizzle out. Many people who’ve resolved to follow the latest fad diet, such as keto, paleo and flexitarian regimes, find themselves back where they started by the time February arrives. Studies show that for a majority of people, the weight piles back […]
DON’T offer unsolicited advice about my eating or other aspects of diabetes. You may mean well, but giving advice about someone’s personal habits, especially when it is not requested isn’t very nice. Besides, many of the popularly help beliefs about diabetes (“You should stop eating sugar”) are out of date or don’t apply to type […]
It’s no secret that eating more plants is good for everyone’s health. The nutrients and antioxidants they provide protect cells from oxidative damage and inflammation. That may in turn, reduce the risk of developing many chronic diseases, including diabetes. However, people with prediabetes or diabetes often ask whether diets that restrict animal protein are a […]
Source: choosingchia.com Jump to Recipe Serves 2 Ingredients 1/4 cup chia seeds 3/4 cup almond milk 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk 1 tsp matcha powder 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp maple syrup Instructions: Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl until well combined. Place in the fridge for at least an hour before […]
Meal-prepping your week of lunches in advance can help you stay on course with healthy eating habits and save you time and money in the process. Making your meals in advance means you’re in full control of what you eat and how much you eat-no need for expensive, high-calorie take-out meals when your lunch is […]
