What should a basic diabetic pantry look like? We asked dietician Cheryl Meyer to give us a shopping list! The basic diabetic pantry From our…
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.
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From our community: “I know that as a diabetic I should always try and be good, but sometimes it’s hard……
Diabetes diet FAQ We asked dietician Cheryl Mayer to answer this diabetes diet FAQ and explain to people with diabetes what we should be eating.…
Ask the dietician: Cheryl Meyer From our community: “Can anyone tell me about madumbis for diabetics – good or bad for us, and how much…
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From our community: “My favourite food isn’t very good for me… I love braais and chips, hamburgers and hot dogs.…
We asked dietician Genevieve Jardine to answer this question about diabetes-friendly drinks from Diabetic South Africans: “My daughter is on insulin injections and can’t inject…
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From our community: “With Christmas coming up I know I’m going to want to eat what I shouldn’t… What are…
Diabetes-friendly essentials Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From our community: “I find myself worrying about food a lot, as a diabetic… What are the essentials…
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From our community: “Being newly diagnosed, I am learning about foods that I can and can’t use. I cannot find…
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From our community: “My average blood sugar over the past few months was higher than it should have been, so…
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From the community: “I would like to understand the nutritional information printed on food labels – I’m new to it…
Are there diabetic superfoods? Ask the dietician: Cheryl Meyer From our community: “Sometimes it feels like I’m constantly trying to juggle what I want to…
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From the community: “Every year I hold a National Heritage Day feast for my friends and serve up all the…
Just diagnosed with diabetes Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine When someone is newly diagnosed with diabetes, it’s helpful to start with very simple dietary advice…
Have a question about healthy living and nutrition? Ask us here and we’ll get an answer for you! How does exercise impact my blood sugar?…
Should people with diabetes be eating pasta made with durum wheat or common wheat? How much does the type of wheat we choose really matter?…
Snacks to prevent low blood sugar We asked dietician Genevieve Jardine for tips on how diabetics can snack well. Here’s what she has to say…
