carbohydrates

Simple tools to get a working knowledge of carb counting
Take the hassle out of carb counting by having a few simple, trusty tools to help you.
Friday, 26 March 2021

Taking the worry out of exercise if you live with t1
This article looks at what you need to know to take the worry out of exercise if you live with type 1 diabetes.
Friday, 26 March 2021

Diabetes and fruit - yes or no?
Should you eat fruit when you have diabetes?
Monday, 25 January 2021

Seven diabetes food myths smashed
With so many claims around diabetes and food, it can be confusing to work out what to eat. We debunk the myths.
Monday, 4 January 2021

Latest information about exercise and BGLs
A new European position statement gives guidelines for optimum BGLs before, during and after exercise for people with type 1 diabetes.
Friday, 27 November 2020

Rapid acting insulins
This article gives people living with type 1 diabetes all they need to know about their rapid acting insulin dosing.
Friday, 27 November 2020


Super pea reduces type 2 diabetes risk
A type of wrinkled ‘super pea’ may help control blood glucose levels and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Wednesday, 28 October 2020


18 snack ideas under two exchanges to keep you healthy and satisfied!
18 snack ideas with less than 30g of carbs
Monday, 6 July 2020

Pros and cons of low carb, high protein with type 1
This article outlines the latest findings on low carb, high protein diets. What is a low carb diet?
Wednesday, 17 June 2020

Love Carbs But Not Their Effect On BGLs?
The way you cook carbohydrate foods has an effect on your BGLs
Tuesday, 5 May 2020

Are free foods really free?
What are free-foods and why are they important to people with diabetes?
Friday, 27 March 2020

Is there a best beer for people with diabetes?
Which beer is best for people with diabetes?
Wednesday, 8 January 2020

Type 1 kids need more vegetables
Type 1 kids need more vegetables according to new research which found they're eating too many snacks and not enough of the good stuff.
Wednesday, 11 December 2019

GiLICIOUS - the lower carb, low GI food range
The Glycemic Index Foundation has launched GiLICIOUS – their new lower carb, low GI food range.
Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Type 2 diabetes, is it all about the sweet stuff?
Although type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body cannot process glucose properly, the root cause is not because we ate too much sugar to begin with.
Monday, 6 May 2019

Helpful or just hype? A look at the Ketogenic Diet
What exactly is a ketogenic diet? And why is everyone talking about it. Here's a few things you should know.
Friday, 4 January 2019

The great carb debate
We’ll set the record straight and bust some common myths about carbs to help point you in the right direction.
Tuesday, 4 September 2018

How to beat the 3pm slump
While our energy levels are affected by other factors including stress, sleep and our environment, our diet can have a big impact on the amount of bounce in your step each day.
Thursday, 26 April 2018

What does "No Added Sugar" actually mean?
Nutrient claims can be a little confusing, making it hard to tell which products are healthy and which aren't. Here's our guide to finding the hidden sugar on food labels.
Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Carbs: to eat or not to eat?
We’ll set the record straight and bust some common myths about carbs to help point you in the right direction.
Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Best balance of macronutrients for type 2
Macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein and fats – are the essential building blocks of everyone’s diet. Eating these in the right proportions is important for people living with type 2 diabetes,
Friday, 31 March 2017
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