Wondering what your plate should look like now that you have diabetes? Here’s an example of a healthy eating portion plate. If you’re eating low…
Category: Food
What to eat when you have diabetes is one of the biggest questions we get! Here we explain diabetes and food – what you should eat, and when. A healthy diabetes diet, a balanced meal plan and healthy eating for kids – you’ll find all that and more.
Do you know how to build a balanced meal? Many of our Diabetic South Africans told us they did not. Use this guide to build…
How do you know if a product is going to be good or bad for your blood sugar? One simple way is to learn to…
What do people with diabetes need to eat? That’s the big question! Here are the answers. Eating healthy food for diabetes management is one of…
Getting diagnosed with prediabetes is a wake-up call, but it doesn’t mean you’ll definitely get diabetes.
There’s a new diabetes cookbook in town, and it is fabulous! Here’s all you need to know about Low-Carb Express by Vickie de Beer.
Last month we were asked a question that we didn’t know the answer to: “Is sourdough bread better for diabetics? If so, how does a slice of sourdough compare to a slice of brown bread?”
After the week we’ve all just had, some good news would be welcome! Sweet Life Diabetes Community, South Africa’s largest online diabetes community, is delighted…
When it comes to diabetes, there’s a necessary focus on eating and food. But could we incorporate intuitive eating principles into the way we think about food?
While lifestyle changes are the foundation of treating and managing Type 2 diabetes, whole-food plant-based diets are now being recognized to significantly improve symptoms and quality of life. So is a plant-based diet for diabetes a good idea? Let’s unpack it.
One of the most important ways of managing type 2 diabetes is through a healthy, balanced diet, ofcos besides taking medication and exercising. Being mindful…
Eating with Type 1 diabetes can feel tricky. While there’s no such thing as a ‘diabetes diet’, registered dietician Ajita Ratanjee has a few tips that she always shares with her clients living with Type 1 diabetes. Here they are.
Life is busy. Add in diabetes, and life is really busy – as anyone living with the condition knows. Sometimes it feels almost impossible to fit three healthy meals into a day… Which is when meal replacements might be a good idea.