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Dietitian & diabetes educator Kate, who has type 1, is in private practice in Sydney; drkatemarsh.com.au Endocrinologist A diabetes specialist, Sultan has a clinic in Queensland; drsultanlinjawi.com Psychologist Janine is in private practice at Mend

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TYPE 1 is an auto-immune disease caused by a combination of genetics and unknown factors, none of which are related to lifestyle. The body’s immune system destroys the cells of the pancreas, which means it’s unable to produce any insulin and makes li

It’s not that simple. The cause of type 1 diabetes has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle choices, and even though being overweight is a risk factor for developing type 2, it’s not just sugar that contributes to that. The fact is, eating too much s

Q: I was diagnosed with diabetes late last year and now that it’s summer, I’m wondering if it’s still okay to go barefoot or just wear thongs outside? Danielle says: Bare feet and thongs should be reserved for limited activities and short periods of

Q: My last HbA1c results were disappointing which has left me feeling unmotivated and a bit disappointed in myself. How can I get back on track? Janine says: It’s normal to feel disappointed, sad, frustrated and unmotivated when, despite our best eff

Q: My GP says I don’t need to see a diabetes educator because my glucose levels aren’t too bad. I think I’d still like to though – what are my options? Rachel says: It’s best practice that when you’re first diagnosed with diabetes, you receive some s

Even though Mark Shah lives with type 1 diabetes himself, it’s not the reason he wanted to become a diabetes educator. In his own words, after qualifying as a registered nurse, it just kind of ‘happened’. “In my early years as a nurse, I worked on re

Whisk 2 Tbsp smooth light ricotta and 2 Tbsp reduced-fat Greek natural yoghurt in a small bowl. Split 4 large apricots in half and remove the stone. Divide the mixture between the apricot halves. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon, 1 tsp of honey and 2

1 Ask yourself what you want to achieve and why – why is it important to you to achieve this goal? Understanding your underlying reasons of why the goal is important will help drive your motivation, helping you to stick to your goal and making change

The CMI provides easy-to-understand information about how to use your medicine, by explaining: ⊲ Name of the medicine.⊲ Names of the active and inactive ingredients.⊲ Dosage of the medicine.⊲ What the medicine is used for and how it works.⊲ Warnings

Even with the existence of quality evidence showing that, with lifestyle change and losing 10-15 per cent of body weight, it’s possible for some people with type 2 to reduce their average glucose level to achieve an HbA1c of under 6.5 per cent and su

Duration: 30 minutes. Equipment required: Foam dumbbells or arm floats; pool noodle and kickboard. Why it works: “A standing workout allows for specific areas of the body to be exercised, much like in a gym,” says Armarego. ‘The foam dumbbells or poo

Duration: 30 minutes. Equipment required: Goggles; kickboard; pool buoy (a flotation device held between your legs to help you float as you use your arms to swim). Why it works: “Swimming works every muscle in your body, not to mention your heart and

Get the all-clear from your doctor or diabetes educator. “If you’re taking insulin or medication that can cause a hypo, ensure your BGLs are above 5mmol/L to reduce the risk of having a hypo in the pool,” says diabetes educator Dr Kate Marsh. Take a

“My 12-year-old daughter saved my life two years ago. We were driving home and, with my continuous glucose monitoring device on charge at home, I suddenly realised I was having a hypo. After asking her to grab the honey from the emergency pouch I kee

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Someone is told they have diabetes every five minutes in Australia, which means more than 300 people are diagnosed every day. In fact, one in four people over the age of 25 is living with diabetes or prediabetes, making it the country’s fastest growi