Diabetic Living Australia

Diabetic Living features information on living well, exercise, news in the world of diabetes, real life stories and the popular and delicious recipes featured in every issue. It is the healthy lifestyle magazine focused not only on preventing and controlling diabetes but also providing readers with the latest news and products for their wellbeing.

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Just diagnosed • A diagnosis of diabetes can be scary at first – don't panic, we're here to help

Your healthy life • The latest global diabetes news

Here To Help • Whether you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes or need some support or information having lived with it for some time, there are organisations that can help, including…

5 Days 5 Dinners • Five flavoursome and nutritious weeknight meals, already planned for you!

Fry Day • Air-fryers are a game changer when you want a quick casual meal or an easy dinner of your family’s faves

Meal Prep real easy • Get a healthy head start on your week, and cut down on “what’s for dinner?” stress, with these simply delicious and versatile recipes

Pump up the Protein • Include high quality protein foods in your diet to regulate appetite, give you a lovely satisfied feeling without overeating and fill you with energy. And beans, grains and vegies are the stars of the show.

Spicy submarine • Inspired by the Vietnamese banh mi, this sub has the crunch of raw veg to contrast with tender, spicy meatballs. You could also shape the mince into koftas or burgers, then barbecue them for summery smokiness.

Date Night • Make food your love language with these simple yet delicious dinners that are perfect for two

Miguel’s Magic • Celebrity chef and Diabetes Australia Ambassador Miguel Maestre shares recipes from his latest guide to good health. Delicioso!

Kimchi more than just flavour • Kimchi, the iconic Korean side dish made from fermented cabbage and spices, is more than just a flavour booster – it offers a range of health benefits worth knowing about, especially if you’re living with diabetes.

introducing Herbs • The vibrant flavours of fresh herbs add brightness, aroma and colour to any dish. Try this saucy noodle bowl and cheeky lentil salad.

5-A-Day • This salad packs all your five-a-day portions into one meal. You can swap the trout for salmon or any other oily fish or use pan-fried tofu or tempeh for a vegan option

Kid-Friendly makes • Even picky little (and not so little) eaters will be happy with these eats. And a grazing board is an easy way to make a meal more fun and special. Be sure to serve a mix of fruits, vegetables and treats for a good balance

Go with the Grain • Super-charge your lunch with protein-rich quinoa and combine it with black beans, avocado and fried egg in this nutritious veggie dish for two.

GRAB and go • When you say convenient food, you think fast, unhealthy, takeaway. These three meals are perfect for eating on the go, at work or out and about.

Cook, eat, enjoy • Discover our supermarket favourites, learn kitchen hints, try some quick and easy recipes, all from food editor Alison Roberts

Plan your week, it’s easy! • Wondering what to eat this week? Try these delicious meal ideas

Our food explained • Every recipe in Diabetic Living is carefully created to help you enjoy a healthy, balanced diet

“ Every body is a summer body ”

UNDERSTANDING bgm * for type 2 • Blood glucose monitoring is an essential part of managing type 1 diabetes, but the evidence for people with type 2 diabetes is less clear. DL Magazine dietitian and diabetes educator, Dr Kate Marsh, discusses the current evidence and recommendations for blood glucose monitoring for those with type 2 and how to...