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06 July 2010
Diabetes Awareness Week 2010
 
Diabetes Australia-NSW will be spreading the message across the state about the link between diabetes and kidney disease this Diabetes Awareness Week from 11-17 July.
 
25 June 2010
Congratulations to Jimmy Little on success at APRA awards
 
Diabetes Australia-NSW would like to congratulate Jimmy Little after he was recognised on Monday for his achievements in music.
 
07 July 2010
New type 2 diabetes medication may help in type 1
 
A new medication for type 2 diabetes may also benefit those with type 1, reducing the rise in blood glucose levels following a meal and possibly lowering insulin needs.
 
29 June 2010
Insulin pump prevents night-time hypos
 
A special insulin pump which uses continuous glucose monitoring to predict hypoglycaemia and stop delivering insulin can help reduce the number of overnight hypos, according to a new study.
 

Healthy eating

To order any of these resources, download our Health Professionals Resource Order Form or call our Customer Care Line on 1300 136 588. Information Sheets can be downloaded in PDF format free of charge.

 

Healthy Shopping Guide
  

Healthy Shopping Guide

Publisher / Author: Diabetes Australia
Last Updated: 2008
Language: English

An invaluable guide to shopping for anyone with diabetes or an interest in healthy eating.

This booklet offers information on reading food labels, understanding food claims and becoming a more savvy food shopper. It also gives hints on specific brands to choose.

 

 

Diabetes: Making Healthy Food Choices
  

Diabetes: Making Healthy Food Choices (4.3MB)

Publisher / Author: Diabetes Australia-NSW

Healthy eating is an important part of managing blood glucose (sugar) levels. Healthy eating is good for everybody, you do not need to buy special foods or prepare separate meals for you and
your family.

This guide has seven chapters: Healthy Eating for diabetes, Carbohydrate foods, Protein foods, Fats, High fat and high sugar foods, Other foods, Alcohol. Also available in Chinese (3.8MB), Italian (3.5MB) and Arabic (4.3MB)

 

 

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Food Choices for people with diabetes Information Sheet

Publisher / Author: Diabetes Australia

This Information Sheet introduces healthy eating for people with diabetes and covers the basics of a healthy diet.

Complete with hints on how to select low GI foods, reduce saturated fats, consume alcohol safely and manage your weight, it also includes healthy meal ideas.

 

 

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Eating Well - Take the Challenge Information Sheet

Publisher / Author: Diabetes Australia

Developed to help people reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes, this Information Sheet presents an 8 week challenge to help improve people’s overall eating patterns.

Each week provides optional changes and gives suggestions which promote a higher fibre, lower fat diet. Hints on healthy snacks, eating out and alcohol are also included.

 

 

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Healthy Eating Guide Information Sheet

Publisher / Author: Diabetes Australia

This Information Sheet offers practical guidelines on healthy eating incorporating a 7 day menu plan.

 

 

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Healthy Snacks and Diabetes Information Sheet

Publisher / Author: Diabetes Australia

For those people who choose to snack in between meals this Information Sheet provides a list of healthy tasty options to pick from.

 

 

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Healthy Hints for Modifying Recipes Information Sheet

Publisher / Author: Diabetes Australia

This Information Sheet is full of helpful hints and suggestions to guide your patients on their way to healthy cooking which still tastes great.

A list of healthier alternative ingredients is provided allowing them to make healthy improvements to their favourite recipes.

 

 

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Eating out and Diabetes Information Sheet

Publisher / Author: Diabetes Australia

A brief guide to eating out and selecting meal choices suitable for people with diabetes.

Includes recommendations for various restaurant cuisines and take away outlets.

 

 

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The Glycemic Index Information Sheet

Publisher / Author: Diabetes Australia

Following a low Glycemic Index (GI) diet helps manage diabetes.

This Information Sheet introduces the GI and includes a list of foods rated according to their GI ranking. It also includes meal ideas with a low GI.

 

 

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Information About Sugar Information Sheet

Publisher / Author: Diabetes Australia

This Information Sheet discusses the interaction between sugar and BGLs.

It overthrows the myth that all sugar must be excluded from a healthy diet for people with diabetes.

 

 

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Alcohol and Diabetes Information Sheet

Publisher / Author: Diabetes Australia

People with diabetes can still enjoy a moderate amount of alcohol however consuming excess amounts is not recommended.

This Information Sheet will answer questions related to alcohol and diabetes including its effect on people with diabetes and the body in general, standard drinks and recommended amounts.

 

 

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Reading Food Labels Information Sheet

Publisher / Author: Diabetes Australia

This Information Sheet provides readers with a guide on how to read food labels and make healthy food choices.

It includes advice on the nutrition information panel, ingredient list and the GI symbol.

 

 

 

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