This booklet is a collaboration between Diabetes NSW & ACT and the NSW Combined Children's Services Diabetes Dietitians group, which guides young people, their families, and other supports on type 2 diabetes and health-gaining behaviours which can help with management.

The booklet contains four sections:

• A guide to diabetes; what is it and various aspects of diabetes management
• Healthy eating; providing guidance on making healthier food choices for meals, snacks and drinks. Further guidance on carbohydrate-rich foods; quality and amounts, lean proteins and non-starchy vegetables
• Physical activity: promotes the benefits of enjoyable movement for overall body and mind wellbeing when living with diabetes
• Final section briefly but importantly focuses on emotional wellbeing and support, which is critical for living well with diabetes

This booklet is a great nutrition, health, and diabetes management teaching tool for health professionals to use with young people, their families, and support networks. This resource is designed to help educate on understanding type 2 diabetes, and how health-gaining behaviours can make a real difference to living well with diabetes.

Authors: Diabetes NSW & ACT
Published: Jun 2018
Pages: 40