D-thoughts on bread

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+-*Bread has become a staple food in our modern diet but can be problematic for those of us with diabetes, especially if it has a high glycemic index, we eat too much of it, or it contains too much of nutrients such as sodium and saturated fat which can affect our heart health and longer…

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Diabetes Rant!

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+-*Hi guys do you get frustrated with all the messages about how easy it is to get healthy? How simply quitting sugar will make everything better, and that exercise is a simple thing to do? I am having a diabetes rant over on DiabetesTV! Come join the diabetes conversation xx Helen Please Share!

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Members Story: George

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+-*George diagnosed with type 2 diabetes just a few weeks ago, was determined to understand his diagnosis of diabetes, and also to start a safe and effective self care plan. From what George had been reading in diabetes forums online, there seemed to be so much confusion amongst people living with diabetes. George was determined to separate the myths…

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D-thoughts on snacking

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+-*Happy Australia Day! And what good timing for a blog on snacking! It must be the ‘most asked’ question I get as a dietitian: “What are the best snacks for people with diabetes?” It’s not really a black and white question as the answer depends on your personal diabetes requirements, your personal tastes, your ability…

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Sweet Bytes Newsletter January 2015

+-*  Welcome 2015 Happy New Year everyone! Hope you had some time for family, loved ones, peace and relaxation. Diabetes does not rest however and certainly gave me a whipping over the break….how did you go? I am writing a blog post about things that make you go hmmmm when you have diabetes – hit…

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