A Diabetes Reality Show To Air in July One of the least interesting things about Charles Mattocks might be that he is Bob Marley’s nephew. One of the most interesting things is that the…
The Promise of Generic Insulin The headline you’ve probably read more than once, including here on A Sweet Life, is one of outrage surrounding rumors of price-fixing along with…
Usher Takes Son to Diabetes Camp, Misses Manchester Benefit Concert When superstar Usher explained to the world why he had to miss the Manchester Benefit Concert this week, the average parent scratched their head.…
What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting a Ketogenic Diet Before I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), I’d never heard the word “ketogenic”. I’d never even been on a diet before, let…
CDN Retreat 2017: By the Numbers I attended the 4th annual College Diabetes Network (CDN) Retreat this past week. It was my 3rd time going, and I’m pleased to report that my 2nd time…
JDRF Invests in TetraGenetics’ Innovative Approach to Type 1 Diabetes Prevention A unique scientific approach to preventing, treating and, perhaps one day, curing type 1 diabetes is being coupled with JDRF’s equally…
Low Carb Salted Caramel Macaroons Chewy and sweet, these delicious salted caramel macaroons make a perfect low carb dessert or snack. They’re easy to make and the whole family will…
Running for A Sweet Life in The 2017 San Diego Marathon Because my husband, Mike Aviad, is a glass-half-full kind of guy, he likes to call type 1 diabetes an endurance sport, rather than a debilitating…
The Alarming Diabetes-Alzheimer’s Connection The possible complications posed by diabetes—heart disease and damage to eyes, feet, nerves and so forth—are fairly familiar to the general public.…
Adam’s Berry Fruit Salad My son Adam, age 8, is a guest blogger today. He’s sharing his recipe for berry fruit salad I like making a lot of things with my mom. Sometimes…