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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Editor's Note

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

Your healthy life

Here To Help • Whether you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes or need some support or information having lived with it for some time, there are organisations that can help, including…

5 Days 5 Dinners • These fast-prep recipes are weeknight friendly, from Monday’s tostada to Friday’s fish’n’chips with a twist

Budget Busting, Super Saver, Weeknight Winners • No need to stare into your fridge in despair. These money-wise dishes are pantry friendly and seriously delicious

In season Eggplant (& Lasagne!)

Prep For Success • Prepare a few simple base recipes to make your weeknight cooking stress-free – just put aside an hour on Sunday and thank yourself later

Dinner for one • Dining solo can be one of life’s great, guilt-free pleasures. Set your own pace, arrange a table or chill on the sofa, inspired by our no-stress dishes

20 Minute Meals • Take the hassle out of weeknight dinners with simply delicious dishes that come together in a flash

Lovely Leeks • Leeks are abundant from autumn right through winter. They are sweeter, nuttier and less obtrusive than onions, and you might just find them becoming a delicious staple ingredient in your cold weather favourites

Fruitful* Bakes • Fruit-led flavours steal the show in these delightful (occasional) treats, perfect for a birthday, afternoon tea or a cheeky breakfast

Cook, Eat, Enjoy • Discover our supermarket favourites, learn kitchen hints and try quick and easy recipes from DL food editor Alison Roberts

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

What You Need To Know About cgm • DL mag dietitian and diabetes educator, Dr Kate Marsh, takes a look at the latest in CGM tech and what might work best for you

Diabetes & Gout • What’s the connection between the “king’s disease” and type 2 diabetes – and what can you do about it?

Goodnight Moon • Did you know that sleep could be the missing piece in blood glucose balance?

Understanding Type 2 • Understanding the four stages of type 2 diabetes, and what you can do at every step

Make It A habit • You don’t need to make a grand gesture when you’re starting a new habit – think small and sustainable and get ready for success

Diabetes & hearing loss • What’s that? You haven’t heard about the connection between diabetes and hearing loss? Here’s everything you need to know

Why Diets Fail And What Helps Keep Weight Off Long-Term • Nutritionist and MyFitnessPal ambassador Michaela Sparrow explains why lasting weight loss and better blood glucose management ultimately comes from consistency, not restriction.

Poop Anxiety • Can you only poo at home? Associate Professor Vincent Ho, gastroenterologist, explains what the Germans call ‘Heimscheißer’

Where There’s A will • It can be tempting to ignore the inevitable and think that a will is something you won’t have to worry about, but here’s why having a proper will matters

Beyond Burnout • Phil Hall, now 52, has lived with type 1 since he was 17. Since then he’s...