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Sally commented on the post, It’s not easy to be me- journeying to the #self: how #melancholy is part of #happiness 2 days, 10 hours ago
Great post Helen! It’s true that we’re ‘only human’ <3
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Sally commented on the post, Twin reasons for D-Awareness this week: #Salt and #Coeliac 4 days, 12 hours ago
On of our members in the ‘Diabetes & Food – Let’s Celebrate It!’ closed Facebook group has kindly made a list to share of ways to cut down the salt in your diet.
Come and join in our group to access the very […]
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Sally commented on the post, Twin reasons for D-Awareness this week: #Salt and #Coeliac 5 days, 6 hours ago
Also Foodwatch Australia brought this free app by the George Institute to my attention called ‘Salt Switch’ (part of the FoodSwitch collection of apps) that will help you to choose products that are lower in […]
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Sally wrote a new post, Twin reasons for D-Awareness this week: Salt and Coeliac 6 days, 16 hours ago
As people with diabetes, it’s important that alongside managing the day-to-day needs of our diabetes we also pay attention to avoidance or awareness of issues that may creep up when we least expect it. Two such […]
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Sally commented on the post, Nordik Skiing – An Analogy for Diabetes 1 week, 5 days ago
Great blog David and Dave B – love it! Thanks
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Sally commented on the post, D-dietitian celebrates our relationship with food 1 week, 6 days ago
Thanks Helen! Let’s hope people remember their Dine In For Diabetes experiences in that way too
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Sally wrote a new post, D-dietitian celebrates our relationship with food 1 week, 6 days ago
What could be more perfect than an event that celebrates our relationship with food? Well, it time to get excited as the month of March is here and it’s time to get cracking to put your Dine In For Diabetes event […] -
Sally commented on the post, An update on glycemic index and glycemic load 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Thanks for your comments Melinda and Sue
The reason you don’t have a clue as to what it means Mel, is that I accidentally left a word out!! It should read “90% of the total variability in blood glucose […]
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Sally wrote a new post, An update on glycemic index and glycemic load 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Hello D-friends!As usual there’s been a lot of talk lately about the Glycemic Index (GI) and how it affects us with diabetes. As I hope you know I wrote a series of blogs on the glycemic index – it’s benefits, […]
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Sally commented on the post, Diabetes and healthy weight with a twist 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Thanks for your comment David
That’s a great analogy, that living well is like a job in that the more you put into it the better the outcome. Like you I also like keeping well.
I was fortunate to have […]
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Sally wrote a new post, Diabetes and healthy weight with a twist 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Hi Peeps with D!This week I thought it would be good timing to discuss the First of the Five guidelines in the Australian Dietary Guidelines and what having a healthy weight means to us with diabetes.
The […]
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Sally replied to the topic 20kg lost in the forum Food, weight and exercise management 1 month ago
Hey Nathan – great work!
As a dietitian I’m hoping that you’re getting enough nutrients in your diet, but it sounds like you are doing your best with what’s available
MyFitnessPal can really be a great help. It’s a big learning curve and it sounds like you’re really on top of it, so Well Done You!Best wishes, Sally.
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Sally started the topic Australia’s Healthy Weight Week in the forum Food, weight and exercise management 1 month ago
Here’s a treat for those of us watching our weight! The week of 17-23 February is Australia’s Healthy Weight Week.
The Dietitians Association of Australia has been working hard to put together a load of info for the public to help them benefit from the week including a 7 day meal plan with nutritional information and a shopping list and a free…[Read more]
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Sally wrote a new post, Dairy & Diabetes Part 2 – milk comparisons and more ideas 1 month ago
Hoping that after last week’s blog on dairy foods, you found some inspiration to meet your dietary targets for dairy and alternatives, especially knowing how good it is for glycemic control. This past week has […] -
Sally wrote a new post, Dairy Foods – health benefits for us with diabetes 1 month, 1 week ago
There seems to be some discussion in our Facebook groups relating to Dairy, and it’s a huge topic for us to consider. So today I’ll begin with the first in a series of blogs on dairy foods and their […] -
Sally wrote a new post, Planning your meals makes healthy eating easier! 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Many of us with diabetes (regardless of type) struggle to maintain a healthy weight, and although I like to make clear that my focus is on Wellness rather than weight, it can be helpful to improve your wellness by […]
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Sally replied to the topic My Diabetic Struggle in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Wow Bruce! Thanks so much for sharing your story with us!
From a dietitian’s perspective, 75 carbs is not much. Even the American Diabetes Assoc suggests that a ‘low-carb’ diet is 130g/day – twice what you’re having. If you’re worried about your weight, are you actually eating enough of all the food groups for your age. I appreciate that you’re…[Read more]
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Sally commented on the post, Does Diabetes help to make you Shine? 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Oh Sandra – I completely agree with you, and that was great advice you were given about getting on with life. I also love what you say about not worrying about the numbers unless you see a pattern developing. […]
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Sally commented on the post, Does Diabetes help to make you Shine? 1 month, 3 weeks ago
What a wonderful attitude you’ve developed Sean! Thanks for sharing. Keep that glow going!
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Sally wrote a new post, Does Diabetes help to make you Shine? 1 month, 3 weeks ago
This week I was asked by a Medicare Local to explain for their newsletter what it is that makes me shine as a health professional. It made me consider some the benefits that diabetes has brought me and I thought […]
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