As the temperature drops and the days become shorter it can be hard keep up with some of the healthier habits we have developed over the warmer months. Getting outside to exercise becomes a lot less desirable when all we really want to do is curl up on the sofa with a...
An important part of looking after your diabetes is understanding what blood glucose monitoring is, and what your readings mean for you. In this post we take a deep dive about the how and what of blood glucose monitoring, and what you may need to consider if you have additional physical ailments....
Getting older is inevitable and as you age living with diabetes can be further complicated by additional health problems. Ageing involves changes that may affect your sight, hearing, memory, balance, mobility, hormones and other functions. The good news is that there are lots of ways to maintain optimal health. We've listed 5...
Approximately 20-50% of people with diabetes say they experience painful peripheral neuropathy. Pain associated with diabetic neuropathy can be very severe and it is notoriously difficult to manage. If you are affected by the condition you will know that it can impact on day to day activities as well as your sleep....
Changing your eating habits can be overwhelming and sometimes the changes are so big that they may even stop you from achieving your goals. Following on from Part 1, our article on micro-steps you can take to make your breakfast a little healthier, this time we look at some examples of better choices you...
Did you know some people with diabetes check their blood glucose on average five times per day? This of course will vary on the type of diabetes you have and what medications or insulin you take to look after your blood glucose levels. If you finger prick to check blood glucose levels...
One of the best things you can do for your health when you have diabetes is to exercise regularly. Moving more has benefits for both diabetes and general wellbeing. You don't need a new year to get started, you can incorporate simple steps towards healthy changes anytime of year. In this bumper...
Habits are hard to change. Especially when it comes to what we eat. Many of us cook and eat the same five or so meals for dinner, and eat similar things for lunch and breakfast every day. This is a double-edged sword because it means those habits are deeply ingrained, but it...