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FIND A WORKOUT HIDDEN IN YOUR DAY

A few minutes here, a few reps there: squeeze these moves into your routine to help meet your activity quota. Doing all of these moves in one day, a 79kg person can burn up to 300 extra calories (1255kJ).

Attitude OF gratitude

When life gets tough, it’s hard to look on the bright side. Yet remembering to be thankful can help to restore your joy (and there’s science to prove it!)

Be A Blood Sugar Sleuth

Next time a reading is off and you can’t figure out why, take a look around – the culprit could be right under your nose. These seven factors can all impact BGLs in surprising ways

5 Days 5 Dinners

Make every week a great week with these simply delicious dinners

Understanding Food Labels

Nutrition labels can be confusing. DL dietitian Dr Kate Marsh explains how to read the fine print

Is Weight-loss Surgery For Me?

DL dietitian and diabetes educator Dr. Kate Marsh explains exactly what weight-loss surgery involves, and the benefits, risks and important post-surgical considerations

Escaping From Type 2 Diabetes

Could losing weight rapidly be the key to overcoming type 2 diabetes? In this edited extract, Professor Roy Taylor explains.

Made with LOVE

Spoil the women in your life this Mother’s Day with decadent lower-carb desserts

Heeling POWER

Whether you’re hiking a trail or cuddling on the couch, having a pet by your side is truly good-for-you company

MIGHTY MEDITERRANEAN

The Mediterranean diet is beneficial for weight loss, heart health and reducing the risk for type 2. Healthy eating never tasted so good! 1⁄3

A man on a mission

When Dr James Muecke was named 2020 Australian of the Year in January, he put “waging a war on type 2 diabetes” firmly in his sights. We asked him why – and how he’s going about it...

7 Need-To-Know Facts About Diabetes & Your Liver

Diabetes often goes hand-in-hand with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Why is this, and how can you lower your risk?

The lowdown on HYPOS

From what causes them to how to treat them effectively – and what can happen when you don’t – here’s what you need to know about hypoglycaemia

SQUAD GOALS

Exercising with others can keep you accountable and motivated. Ready to find your people?

SMALL changes

Mum of five Kim Thompson, of Christchurch, shares how her family helped turn her life around after a shock diabetes diagnosis just before her 39th birthday

Outsmart YOUR HUNGER

Do you really need to eat, or are you actually just bored or tired? Here’s how to tame your hunger triggers and take control

LEADING THE way

Motivated by her own journey with type 1, Bec Johnson has created a thriving community

KNOWING YOUR numbers

Understanding your HbA1c and having a handle on your diabetes numbers can help you and your healthcare team make better decisions about your diabetes management

DOUBLE TROUBLE

By the time Eddie had turned three, he’d been diagnosed with both type 1 diabetes and coeliac disease. Four years on, while he still faces unique challenges, Eddie’s future looks hopeful. Here, his mum Andrea Smith shares their story

CAP THE CLUTTER

Spring-clean your medicine cabinet by safely disposing of old and unwanted drugs

ADELAIDE PARKLANDS SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Slip, slop, slap, grab a water bottle and head out to explore the lush greenery of Adelaide’s revitalised riverbank precinct

Get To Know Your Carbs

Been watching your carb portions but still having difficulty managing your blood glucose levels? You may be choosing poor-quality carbs. 

Keep Your Skin Flawless With Our Daily Routine

Chilly winter weather can wreak havoc on your skin. Protect your body’s largest organ from dryness and damage with a daily regimen.

Counting Carbs Eating Out

DL dietitian & diabetes educator Dr Kate Marsh explains how you can become an expert carb counter, wherever you are

Weight Loss Surgeries

More healthcare providers are recommending the use of medical intervention for weight loss. Read on and be ready for that conversation.

Diabetes And PCOS

Wondering what PCOS is and why we’re talking about it in a magazine for people with diabetes? DL dietitian and diabetes educator Dr Kate Marsh explains.

Between The Sheets

Spiking sugars. Falling sugars. Long-term complications. Diabetes can get between you and a fulfilling sex life. Our experts dish on the benefits and common issues of sex (and how to solve them), the conversations to have with care providers, and thoughtful ways to keep this disease out of the bedroom.

Diabetes And Sleepovers

Plan well to keep your child safe on a night away.

Is Type 2 Curable?

You’ve seen the question in social media clickbait...

Our Food Explained

Every recipe in Diabetic Living is carefully created to help you enjoy a healthy, balanced diet.