BGLs

The carbohydrates (or carbs) we eat have the most impact on our blood glucose levels. Understanding which foods contain carbohydrate and learning to carb count lets you know how much carb you're eating at any one time.

Is it good to feel pain when exercising? Should you exercise before or after eating? We take a look at some of the common myths around exercise and put the record straight.

There are a few factors to consider if you're planning to become a Dad when you’re living with type 1 diabetes.

This article outlines the latest findings on low carb, high protein diets. What is a low carb diet?

Stress hormones and high blood glucose levels

Your feedback to your GP about your experience with the medication you’re taking, as well as your regular pathology results, will help guide decisions to change or when to start a new medication. Here's a list of reasons you may need to change your medications.

After a month of devotion and restraint it is easy to go overboard with the delicious treats. Eating slowly, focusing on the feel, taste and sensation of chewing each mouthful will help set you for the day.

The way you cook carbohydrate foods has an effect on your BGLs

Don't miss out on your blood checks, such as HbA1c

Managing the daily routine of diabetes can be a little tough right now with the restrictions on movement and socialising.

Researchers in the US have begun to look at the genetics which may leave some people prone to kidney disease if they have type 1 diabetes, regardless of their blood glucose control.

Exposure to light in the hours leading up to bedtime, in particular, the light from electronic devices and television, may be affecting your health, including your weight and blood sugar levels, according to study published in Physiology & Behavior.

Research from Harvard reports propionate, a widely used ingredient that helps prevent mould from forming on foods, may pose an increased risk for obesity and diabetes. Calcium propionate is found in some baked goods, dairy products, processed meats, vegetable products, and egg and fat-based desserts.

A study of older Australians has found a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves cognitive performance such as decision-making across the day compared to prolonged sitting without exercise

Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition, learning how to manage it so you can stay well for longer is important to your daily and future health.

If you live with type 1, use a pen for insulin injections, and want to reduce the burden diabetes places on your life, the OzDAFNE program may be your ticket to an easier future

People living with diabetes often ask "Can I eat fruit?" We take you through the facts to help you decide what's right for your diabetes management.

A new study funded has found that taking 500mg of vitamin C twice daily can help those with type 2 diabetes by lowering elevated blood glucose levels .

Lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, sleep and stress can play a large role in affecting blood glucose levels (BGLs) for people living with type 2 diabetes.

People living with type 2 diabetes (who don't use insulin) frequently question whether they need to check their blood glucose levels (BGLs).

US researchers report that type 1 diabetes could be delayed following a study on animals where certain defective cells were removed.

When you live with diabetes, self-monitoring your blood glucose levels helps you see the effects of food, exercise, medication and illness on your BGLs.

Ensuring your blood glucose (BG) meter is reporting your blood glucose level (BGL) accurately is an important part of helping to manage your diabetes effectively.

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