No one wants to get sick from their food. Foodborne illness, commonly known as “food poisoning,” is caused by foods or beverages that are contaminated by bacteria, viruses or parasites. Although it is unpleasant, for most people foodborne illness is more of a nuisance than anything else. However, for people with diabetes, foodborne illness can be very serious. And while food poisoning is not something anyone wants to think or worry about, being aware of the causes and the symptoms can help ensure that you seek treatment as soon as possible. [...]
For people living with diabetes who are prescribed Afrezza by their health care professional, Sanofi is offering the Afrezza Patient Savings Card, which can reduce the out-of-pocket cost of Afrezza to $0 for the first prescription and a $30 co-pay for each additional Afrezza prescription for patients with commercial insurance. [...]
We recently asked Amanda Hernandez, a registered dietitian, experienced brand partner, recipe developer, and the owner of www.nutritionistreviews.com, to write about her experience shopping for food items at Costco. [...]
Last June 16, 2015 between 1pm and 2pm ET, CDiabetes.com was joined by @HiYishai, co-founder of the @HelpAroundApp, who gave event participants the best travel tips. Also on our Tweet Chat, we shared advice from @HelpAroundApp users on traveling with diabetes, going through airport security with a pump, packing supplies, and dealing with food on vacation.
We extracted a transcript of the event and placed it here for everyone's reference. [...]
There are many different things that you can do to try and improve your health. For example, you could exercise more or quit smoking. And, one of the most important changes you can make is to start eating a healthy diet.
Not everyone agrees on what, exactly, a “healthy diet” is. In fact, even health experts can’t say for sure what the “best” diet is for good health – if there is one. Many people follow a vegetarian (meat-free) meal plan, which has been shown in some small studies to be good for your heart. However, the results of a recent study suggest that vegetarians might actually be less healthy than people who eat meat. How true is this claim? Read on to find out. [...]
Melissa Joy Dobbins MS, RDN, CDE, @MelissaJoyRD, The Guilt-Free RD – “Because food shouldn’t make you feel bad!”™, along with several panelists answered questions about navigating social media and finding the resources you need. For those of you who couldn't make it to the Twitter chat event, we prepared a transcript so you don't miss out on all the great info they all gave us.
See you on our next #DiabetesChat tweet event! [...]
When you have diabetes, it’s especially important to stay healthy. Yet managing everything you’re supposed to do, from eating right, to exercising to taking your medications, can seem overwhelming. But you don’t have to go it alone. A diabetes educator has the knowledge and skills to help you figure out the best way to take charge of your diabetes. [...]
When you have a leaky hose or loose window screen, do you pull out your handy role of silver duct tape and give it a quick fix? That may work for problems around the house, but a duct tape-style repair is no good for your diabetes control. If you often "duct tape" your blood glucose highs with more insulin and your lows with sugary treats, you are doing quick fixes for problems that need better care before they occur. [...]
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes A fresh and flavorful Asian-style dish that is as easy to make as it is colorful Ingredients For salmon: 2 Tbsp light teriyaki sauce ¼ C mirin (or sweet rice wine) 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp scallions (green onions), rinsed and minced 1½ Tbsp [...]
Ingredients 1 cup tuna in water, drained 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 1 medium avocado, diced 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped 6 eggs salt and pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons olive oil Method Whisk eggs in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in [...]
This hearty main dish can be served plain, with the suggested gravy or a more traditional berry jam. Omit the breadcrumbs for a grain and gluten-free version. Swedish Meatballs with Gravy Cook time 25 mins Total time 25 mins Recipe type: Main Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 egg 2 tbs olive [...]
Do you ever worry about work, even when you’re not working? Do you have trouble sleeping at night because your mind is racing? Do you ever get “road rage” while driving because you have so many other things on your mind?
If you answered “yes” to any of these, then you might have too much stress in your life. But, don’t worry: you’re not alone! Millions of Americans today report that they feel stressed about one or more areas of their lives. [...]
With the warm weather here, it’s especially important to drink plenty of fluids and keep yourself hydrated. The human body is made up of about 70 percent water; water is needed for many bodily functions, including digestion, regulating body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate. The kidneys also require water to remove waste products from the body. [...]
