Can you eat fruit with diabetes?
If I had a penny for every time I was asked this I’d…. well I’d have more money. Can I eat fruit with diabetes is a question I’m asked time
What is a low carb diet?
Every week I receive questions. Whether in type 2 diabetes education or via our online community. One question that came up this week was ‘what is a low carb diet’?
Portion sizes explained
I think one of the most commonly misinterpreted parts of UK dietary guidelines is portion sizes. As dietitians we generally take the stance that nothing is off limits assuming the
Can diabetes supplements improve blood glucose levels?
Can diabetes supplements be the key to controlling blood glucose levels? About a year ago I was teaching type 2 diabetes education to a group of patients. One of the
Should I be following a low carb diet with type 2 diabetes
Hey all, Should I follow a low carb diet? This has been a topic that has come to me quite frequently recently. It makes sense. Carbohydrates are the foods
I eat healthy but have suboptimal glucose levels. Why?
Many patients I see have perfectly healthy diets but unfortunately suffer with suboptimal glucose levels. This can be frustrating for the patient. Especially as they are doing their best to
How Much Carbohydrate Should I Be Eating?
Patients need to understand the types of foods which will effect their blood glucose levels, which I have previously blogged about here. After this, the next logical question, and a
The pro’s and con’s of low carbohydrate diets
Lately I have noticed many of my patients have wanted to discuss the credence of low carbohydrate diets. There is certainly a wealth of information of such diets and this
The Glycaemic Index
The glycaemic index can be a useful tool to help lower your blood glucose levels. However, without an understanding of what the glycaemic index is, it can be very confusing.
The Food Groups and type 2 diabetes explained
Expanding on my previous post regarding carbohydrates. This post informs you how to manipulate the different food groups for better glycaemic control.