So, basically, as a Type 1 diabetic you should have that recording at the pharmacy memorized by now: "Press 1 to refill a prescription." "Press 2 if you'd like to pick up your prescription tomorrow." "Press 3 if you'd like to add another prescription." It might become a little overwhelming to keep an... Read more
Ten percent of Type 1 diabetics have celiac disease -- an intolerance to "gluten," which is the protein found in wheat (white flour), barely and rye. I was diagnosed with celiac a year after my diabetes diagnosis, and over the past few years, I've learned to stop telling people about it. Gluten is a huge part of the American... Read more
This is one of coolest, weirdest things about diabetes I've heard in awhile. Pumpkin extract could be an alternative to taking insulin. A recent study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture found that after feeding Type 1 diabetic rats the extract they had "only 5 percent fewer plasma insulin and 8... Read more
Getting a little tired of the hundreds of articles and diabetes news stories reminding you that you are at serious risk for eye problems, kidney disease and the loss of your fingers and toes? Me too. We're constantly hearing about the risks, the damage our bodies can endure if we don't take care of ourselves. And it's... Read more
Why do I love Sugar-Free Je-ll-o? There’s no such thing as too much fat, too many carbs and too many calories in Sugar-Free Je-ll-o. However…when it comes to peanut butter and mashed potatoes and ice cream, you should be paying close attention. And believe me, I turn a blind-eye now and then, too — hence, the tummy I’m... Read more
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