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    Delicious diabetes-friendly dinners

    Jun 02, 2019 5 minutes
    PHOTOGRAPHY LOUISE LISTER STYLING ANNETTE FORREST PHOTOCHEF SARAH-JANE HALLETT

    MANAGING DIABETES

    Lose weight and avoid weight gain

    Carrying too much body fat tends to increase insulin resistance and the risk of developing diabetes. If you’re overweight and diagnosed with diabetes, losing even 5% of your body weight can help to manage the condition and lower your risk of complications.

    Adopt a healthy eating pattern

    What you eat has a major effect on weight control, diabetes management and general health and wellbeing. Forget the latest diet fads, and focus on cutting out ultra-processed foods and drinks, including junk food and sweetened drinks. Enjoy a menu based on minimally-processed whole foods such as vegies, fruit, nuts, seeds, legumes, wholegrains, seafood, lean meats, dairy foods and extra virgin olive oil.

    Live a healthy active lifestyle

    Being active daily and limiting time spent on sedentary behaviours is key to managing and preventing diabetes. When you move, muscles are stimulated to take up

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