Diet and Diabetes

Follow the links below to find information on preventing and controlling diabetes with diet.

Updated July 2011

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Links to summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of diet and nutrition in the prevention and control of diabetes.

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Title:   Sugar
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sugar is a carbohydrate and provides a source of energy. Sugar can take many forms including white, raw or brown sugar, honey or corn syrup. Too much sugar in the diet can contribute to health problems including obesity and tooth decay. People with diabetes can have a small amount of sugar but should limit or avoid foods in which the main ingredient is sugar, such as sweets and cakes.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   OzDAFNE
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA - Vic)
Description:   Insulin dose adjustment for normal eating for people with type 1 diabetes. Information about the DAFNE program in Australia.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Diabetes and healthy eating
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diabetes management should include healthy eating, regular physical activity and weight control. People with diabetes should follow a healthy eating plan based on a diet of high fibre carbohydrate foods - wholegrain breads and cereals, vegetables and fruit - and reduce their intake of fat. The glycaemic index (GI) can be helpful in blood glucose management.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Cereals and wholegrain foods
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cereals and wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases including coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and diverticular disease. Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Introduction to Carbohydrate Counting
Publisher:   Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Description:   Carbohydrate counting is a useful skill to assist with blood glucose management and achieving flexibility with food choices.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Healthy eating
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA - Vic)
Description:   The importance of healthy eating for people with type 2 diabetes.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Type 2 diabetes and mental illness
Publisher:   SANE Australia
Description:   Mental illness is enough to cope with on its own, so being told you have diabetes as well can feel overwhelming at first.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Diabetes and getting pregnant - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Your questions answered about how to ensure you have a safe pregnancy if you have diabetes.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Prevention of Diabetes
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to about preventing diabetes.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Dental care for older people
Publisher:   Health promotion service for older people
Description:   It is really important to look after our teeth and gums as we get older as it affects our general health and how we feel day to day.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Metformin in pregnancy and lactation
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Metformin improves insulin sensitivity and reduces hepatic glucose output in patients with diabetes.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Healthy eating with T2 DM (type 2 diabetes)
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   How healthy eating can help control diabetes and weight.
Date:   Aug 2005
Title:   Diabetes: making healthy food choices
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   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.
Date:   Jun 2005
Title:   Living with Diabetes
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on issues associated with living with diabetes.
Date:   Apr 2005
Title:   Clinical practice guidelines: type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council
Description:   These guidelines have been externally developed by the Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group and address the diagnosis and all relevant aspects relating to the clinical management of Type 1 Diabetes in children of all ages, including adolescents up to the point of transition to adult care.
Date:   Mar 2005
Title:   Diabetes: what you need to know - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Diabetes is a condition in which the body fails to make enough of a hormone called insulin.
Date:   May 2003
Title:   Cultural Meal Guide for Vietnamese Gestational Diabetic Women
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Genuine Vietnamese recipes that will help women suffering from gestational diabetes to follow their diet plan based on a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Date:   Aug 2002
Title:   Diabetes fact sheet (Macedonian)
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Fact sheets for diabetes on healthy eating for Macedonian speakers. Topics covered include: glucose monitoring, hypoglycaemia, looking after diabetes, diabetes and your feet, sick days.
Date:   Sep 2001
Title:   Diabetes: Sean's story - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Read about how fitness and attitude has helped Sean to cope with diabetes.
Date:   Jul 2001
Title:   Diabetes and healthy eating - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Some tips toward a nutrition plan for those with diabetes.
Date:   Jul 2001

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