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1 month ago | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christel Oerum
When blood sugar levels exceed 400 mg/dL, it’s considered severe hyperglycemia, which requires immediate attention. This article will tell you what you should do if your blood sugar is over 400 mg/dL. Most people with diabetes will begin to feel symptomatic for high blood sugar between 180-200 mg/dL. If you are insulin-dependent, any blood sugar over 200 mg/dL should be treated with insulin.
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Feb 3, 2025 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christel Oerum
Low-carb overnight oats are a delicious and convenient option for a diabetes-friendly breakfast. They’re packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, helping to support steady blood sugar levels and keep you feeling full longer. Just combine your favorite ingredients the night before, and by morning, you’ll have a creamy, ready-to-eat meal waiting for you when you wake up.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
glamour.es | Cindy Kuzma |Gema Hospido |Christel Oerum
Has sudado un océano, tienes el ritmo cardíaco acelerado, sientes que los músculos te arden y sabes que mañana te costará bajar las escaleras (no digamos ya sentarte a hacer pis). Pero mira el lado positivo, eso es que el ejercicio está haciendo efecto, ¿verdad? Malas noticias: no necesariamente, de acuerdo con la fisioterapeuta y entrenadora de fuerza Susie Spirlock, DPT.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christel Oerum
Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Chop the onion, garlic, and celery very finely (or use a food processor), then add to a large mixing bowl. ½ red onion, 3 cloves garlic, 2 celery sticksAdd the turkey, egg whites, oats, and spices to the bowl and mix thoroughly. Make sure there are no pockets of spices or oats in the mix. 20 oz.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christel Oerum
Use a julienne peeler to cut the zucchini into ½-inch (1 cm) slices. Sprinkle lightly with salt and set aside for 10 minutes. 2 medium zucchini, ½ teaspoon saltBlot the zucchini slices with a paper towel to remove moisture. Grill or broil the zucchini in the oven for 3 minutes at high heat. After grilling or broiling, place the zucchini on paper towels (you want to get as much of the liquid out as possible). Cut off the ends of the tomatoes and make an X insertion on top.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christel Oerum
As the popularity of Ozempic continues to rise, so do the questions surrounding its use, benefits, and potential side effects. We have asked Endocrinologist Dr. Anne Peters, Director of the Clinical Diabetes Programs at Keck School of Medicine of USC, the most common questions about Ozempic from the Diabetes Strong community. Yes, they just come in different types of pens. The highest dose of Wegovy is slightly higher than the highest dose of Ozempic.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christel Oerum
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Place berries in a small Pyrex oven dish and sprinkle a little Stevia on top. 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries or mixed berries, 1 teaspoon SteviaMix protein powder, oats, almonds, and lemon juice. It will be fairly dry. 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, ¼ cup oats, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 10 almondsSpread the crumble on top of the berries. Bake for 15 min, then set the oven to broil and bake the crumble for another 1-2 minutes until the top is slightly golden.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christel Oerum
Chop the jalapeño, red chili, onion, and garlic. 1 jalapeño, 1 red chili, 2 cloves garlic, 3.5 ounces onionSautée on a hot pan for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent. Add the ground turkey to the pan, stir to combine, and cook for another 5 minutes. 16 ounces ground turkeyMix in the tomatoes, black beans, chicken stock (or bouillon cube), and spices, then let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christel Oerum
Smoothies are one of my favorite things to make. They can be made for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and they’re great for a pre-workout boost or post-workout to help my muscles recover. They’re also super easy to make—you can whip most of them up in a minute or two. This list of diabetes-friendly smoothies includes delicious, easy recipes that are low in carbs and don’t have any added sugar. Bonus points if they pack in some protein and are a good source of fiber.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
diabetesstrong.com | Christel Oerum
When it comes to healthy low-carb and diabetes-friendly recipes, seafood really is king. All fish and shellfish are high in protein, virtually carb-free, and either low-fat or filled with healthy omega-3 fatty acids. These recipes look very beautiful and elaborate but most are quite easy to make, so they are great for impressing your family and friends (or just for a delicious weeknight dinner).
