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.

Time for a spring clean

You tell us • Here’s where you have your say, tell others your stories and give feedback on your magazine

OUR EXPERTS

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

TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2… • What’s the difference?

Take this to heart

YOUR healthy life • Whether young or old, here’s the very latest in diabetes news and research

Q&A ASK DR MARSH • I’m travelling overseas for Christmas. Can you give me some tips for managing my diabetes while flying?

Move it!

Q&A ASK DR DEED • What is it about my diabetes and my eyes that are a concern?

A PHARMACY’S sweet pot • My Community Pharmacy is a healthcare destination, focussed on wellness not impulse-buy sweet treats

5 days 5 dinners • Make weeknights deliciously (and healthily) simple with these no-complaints meals

YOUR shopping list

LEFTOVERS

Vegie lunches & dinners • Eat a rainbow from the garden with dishes that are good to eat – and good for you!

BEST EVER Christmas lunch • The yuletide season is the perfect time to celebrate with family and friends. This special menu has been designed to enjoy over several hours, so it’s best to allow time between each course to open presents and take a walk before indulging in dessert. This will help spread your carb intake and manage your blood glucose levels.

MAKE AHEAD Christmas • Get the jump on party season with these tasty gifts and treats you can prepare in advance

Fantastic FISH • Baked, roasted or grilled, there’s a recipe to suit every occasion and taste

Steaming • Steaming is a moist-heat cooking method used for delicate foods such as vegetables and seafood. Because the vegetables are not submerged in water, steaming preserves their nutrients and bright colour. Steaming not only retains nutrients, but also flavour without the need for unnecessary fats to be added in cooking.

STEAMING POINTERS

PACKET POINTERS

GET YOUR 5-A-DAY • Running out of ideas for getting your five serves of vegetables in every day? Here’s some inspiration – the main dishes give at least 4 serves and we have provided some tips on how to boost it up to 5 serves over the course of the day

summer loving • This month’s lunch club features a salmon and salad combo

Start THE day • Brighten your brekkie with these café-style dishes at home!

Put the bite on health • Load up your plate with a light meal that’s bursting with colour and flavour

Lower-carb eating JUST GOT EASIER

Fast Ed’s ramen rev up • BHG TV’s ‘Fast Ed’ Halmagyi shares one of the tastiest ways to pack protein and vegetables into your day

quick & easy SNACKS • It’s easy to overdo it on snacks and drinks. These delicious ideas won’t break your kilojoule and carb budgets

nuts FOR DESSERT • Filled with natural goodness, these delicious treats can be used to make countless scrumptious desserts (and snacks!)

Go bananas • Store ripe bananas in the fridge so they last longer. The peel turns brown, but the banana will still be tasty

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

salad dressings • Make a splash with healthy and tasty dressings for your fresh vegies!

Healthy lifestyle • Cook with less fat,...