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 facts & global news on diabetes, blogs, diet, science and testing

THE TRAVELLING bears • Inspired by her daughter’s diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, Donna-Michelle Donkin began a global support group for people with diabetes and their families on Facebook

let’s get started • Using your slow cooker is like having an extra pair of hands in the kitchen - it’s warming winter meals made easy!

slow cooker savvy • Here’s how to keep your food safe and your slow cooker simmering with contentment

cook lighter • Simple ingredient swaps can boost the health factor of slow cooker recipes while keeping the fabulous flavour

plan YOUR plate • This simple meal strategy helps people with diabetes eat better and offers a healthy option for everyone

POWER-UP YOUR pantry • Stock your shelves with slow-cook friendly, health-promoting ingredients such as these:

Soups & casseroles • Turn up the heat and save yourself some time with these warming winter meals

6 MUST-KNOW TIPS FOR PERFECT slow cooking

Finish fresh • Take slow-cooked fare to wholesome new heights with bright and spunky toppers for side dishes, soups, salads and meats. These fresh garnishes enhance flavour and texture, and boost nutrition!

GO FOR yoghurt • Turn your slow cooker into a yoghurt maker then add some wow with these toppings

lunch at LEISURE • Tempting and tasty meals you can make in advance with ease

Sweet & slow • Cosy up to winter with these delicious and simple desserts

Spice to savour • Vibrant colours and flavours make for a mouthwatering meal

Lower-carb eating JUST GOT EASIER

eat your ATS • This pantry staple is not only versatile; the whole grain brings a bounty of health benefits to the table. Oats are low GI and are rich in beta-glucan, a soluble fibre that can help reduce blood cholesterol levels

Orange crush • Meet your new zest friend – a creamy, citrus indulgence

THE MIGHTY MEDITERRANEAN • Discover the tasty reasons why this diet still reigns supreme

Bright stuff • This month’s lunch club features chicken and salad with zing

5 days 5 dinners • Stay on top of your weekday dinner game with these deliciously simple recipes, and their matching shopping list. Easy!

YOUR shopping list

LEFTOVERS

Healthy Hainanese chicken • BHG TV’s ‘Fast Ed’ Halmagyi’s recipe, brings classic Chinese flavours into your kitchen and gives them a healthy spin

Simply delish • Smart meal organisation tips, sweet and savoury snacks and speedy brekkie ideas, all from our food editor Alison Roberts

QUICK BREKKIE IDEAS

FROZEN assets • Not all readymade meals are equal, so it’s crucial to know how to pick the healthiest one

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

living well • MOTIVATION ♦ EXPERT ADVICE ♦ INSPIRATION

IS TYPE 2 CURABLE? • You’ve seen the question in social media...