A Sugar-free Halloween: Is it possible?
While every celebration holds new opportunities for a child with diabetes to navigate the season, Halloween is especially challenging. During an occasion known for sweet treats, having diabetes can put a damper on the festivities if you let it. You don't want your child to be excluded from the fun, but you have to protect their health from catastrophic high blood sugar levels. Fortunately, it is possible to navigate the sugary goodies and costumed kids without major health or emotional setbacks. 1. Plan their costume wisely. A...
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Resolution ready
New Year’s Day may be a few weeks away. But if you want to commit to more activity or better eating, why wait? The holiday "Season of Eating" is near, why not make your resolution before the feasting—instead of after? Getting into a healthy routine now can carry you through to next Autumn. In the early days of establishing good habits, it can be easy to run into obstacles. You might feel like taking a break one day, and before you know it you’re back where you started. On those "not so successful" days, here are some things you can try... Think about something else. Instead of dreading your date with exercise...
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What is a carb?
There three main types of carbohydrates in food – so if you're newly diagnosed with diabetes knowing what kind and how much to eat can be confusing. Need to Know On nutrition labels, "total carbohydrate" includes all three types of carb so this is the number you should pay attention to when carb counting. Starch - complex carb ...
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Vegetable curry
Ingredients (6 servings): 5ml canola or olive oil (1 t) 1 med onion, chopped 10ml crushed garlic (2 t) 22ml crushed ginger (1 1/2 T) 10ml ground cumin (2 t) 10ml ground coriander (2 t) 10ml turmeric (2 t) 10ml curry powder (2 t) 2ml crushed chili, optional (1/4 t) 3ml salt (1/2 t) 125ml water (1/2 c) 1 large potato, cubed, skin remaining 500ml pumpkin, cubed (2 c) 250ml cauliflower florets (1 c) 410g can chickpeas, drained (1 3/4 c) 1 red...
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4 Healthy Food Hacks For Busy Lives
While your calendar is filling up quickly and your to-do list seems never-ending, making sure the whole family is eating healthy and getting the nutrition they need is still possible. ...
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Pros and Cons of going Vegetarian for Diabetes
Have you noticed more veggie meat-free options at your grocery store or favourite restaurants lately? Dairy-free cheese, meatless sausages and plant-based burgers are just a few tasty vegetarian selections that even meat-eaters can enjoy. People choose to go vegetarian for a variety of reasons. Some want to...
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Overcoming diabetes related stigmas
Did you know that 1 in 18 Australians live with diabetes1? For these Australian’s, diabetes doesn’t quit. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for some time, diabetes can feel complex at times and for some, may have experienced diabetes related stigmas through their journey. Here’s a closer look at some ways that you can overcome diabetes related stigmas in your own diabetes management while also changing the way people around you view diabetes. Talk to like-minded people. Join an online peer support community or a group education session....
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Smoked Salmon Salad
This salad can be eaten throughout the week. To preserve freshness, keep the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions in one bowl and the lettuce and feta in another bowl. This will allow your tomatoes and cucumbers to marinate throughout the week and will keep your lettuce from wilting. Be sure to wait to add your dressing until you are ready to eat your salad. This will also maintain freshness. Always consult your Health Care Professional to check if this recipe is right for you. Ingredients – serves 2 • 1 continental cucumber • ¼ red onion • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced • 1...
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7 Ways to Beat Stress When You Have Diabetes
Stress triggers can be all around us – at work, at home, or when thinking about finances or health. Experiencing stress when you have diabetes can be particularly challenging, as it can have a knock-on effect on how you manage your condition. Here are seven ways to help you tackle stress when you have diabetes. 1. Understand the impact of stress on your blood glucose levels Stress can affect blood glucose, or BG, levels in different ways. Pay closer attention to the relationship between the two and you’ll be able to stay on top of your diabetes management during stressful times. •...
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Resolution ready
New Year’s Day may be a few weeks away. But if you want to commit to more activity or better eating, why wait? The holiday "Season of Eating" is near, why not make your resolution before the feasting—instead of after? Getting into a healthy routine now can carry you through to next Autumn. In the early days of establishing good habits, it can be easy to run into obstacles. You might feel like taking a break one day, and before you know it you’re back where you started. On those "not so successful" days, here are some things you can try... Think about something else. Instead of dreading your date with exercise...
Read MoreWhat is a carb?
There three main types of carbohydrates in food – so if you're newly diagnosed with diabetes knowing what kind and how much to eat can be confusing. Need to Know On nutrition labels, "total carbohydrate" includes all three types of carb so this is the number you should pay attention to when carb counting. Starch - complex carb ...
Read MoreVegetable curry
Ingredients (6 servings): 5ml canola or olive oil (1 t) 1 med onion, chopped 10ml crushed garlic (2 t) 22ml crushed ginger (1 1/2 T) 10ml ground cumin (2 t) 10ml ground coriander (2 t) 10ml turmeric (2 t) 10ml curry powder (2 t) 2ml crushed chili, optional (1/4 t) 3ml salt (1/2 t) 125ml water (1/2 c) 1 large potato, cubed, skin remaining 500ml pumpkin, cubed (2 c) 250ml cauliflower florets (1 c) 410g can chickpeas, drained (1 3/4 c) 1 red...
Read More 4 Healthy Food Hacks For Busy Lives
While your calendar is filling up quickly and your to-do list seems never-ending, making sure the whole family is eating healthy and getting the nutrition they need is still possible. ...
Read MorePros and Cons of going Vegetarian for Diabetes
Have you noticed more veggie meat-free options at your grocery store or favourite restaurants lately? Dairy-free cheese, meatless sausages and plant-based burgers are just a few tasty vegetarian selections that even meat-eaters can enjoy. People choose to go vegetarian for a variety of reasons. Some want to...
Read MoreOvercoming diabetes related stigmas
Did you know that 1 in 18 Australians live with diabetes1? For these Australian’s, diabetes doesn’t quit. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for some time, diabetes can feel complex at times and for some, may have experienced diabetes related stigmas through their journey. Here’s a closer look at some ways that you can overcome diabetes related stigmas in your own diabetes management while also changing the way people around you view diabetes. Talk to like-minded people. Join an online peer support community or a group education session....
Read MoreSmoked Salmon Salad
This salad can be eaten throughout the week. To preserve freshness, keep the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions in one bowl and the lettuce and feta in another bowl. This will allow your tomatoes and cucumbers to marinate throughout the week and will keep your lettuce from wilting. Be sure to wait to add your dressing until you are ready to eat your salad. This will also maintain freshness. Always consult your Health Care Professional to check if this recipe is right for you. Ingredients – serves 2 • 1 continental cucumber • ¼ red onion • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced • 1...
Read More 7 Ways to Beat Stress When You Have Diabetes
Stress triggers can be all around us – at work, at home, or when thinking about finances or health. Experiencing stress when you have diabetes can be particularly challenging, as it can have a knock-on effect on how you manage your condition. Here are seven ways to help you tackle stress when you have diabetes. 1. Understand the impact of stress on your blood glucose levels Stress can affect blood glucose, or BG, levels in different ways. Pay closer attention to the relationship between the two and you’ll be able to stay on top of your diabetes management during stressful times. •...
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