Living with Diabetes

Are you planning an overseas holiday? Do you need to have surgery? Or are you getting your driver’s licence? Living with diabetes should not stop you from doing things you want or need to do. If diabetes is part of your life then there is important information you need to know in some situations to help you manage your diabetes well.

Looking after yourself and your diabetes takes time, effort and juggling. Making the time to understand diabetes management and how to make healthy choices can reduce your risk of complications. Look at each topic below to help understand how diabetes care can fit into your daily life and routine.

Healthy eating is important for everyone – not just if you have diabetes. Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods in suitable portions from each of the five food groups each day to promote good health and maintain a healthy weight.

Explore our range of recipes, knowing each one is designed to help you enjoy food while managing your health effectively. Our goal is to provide you with meals that are mouth-watering and nutritionally balanced.

Physical activity is important for health and wellbeing, whether you are living with diabetes or not. It’s important to understand how your medication and physical activity are related and how to manage these things together.

Many people with diabetes can feel weighed down with concerns about their health and wellbeing. If neglected, these feelings can end up affecting their quality of life and self-management of diabetes. Find out more about diabetes related mental health and getting assistance.

Diabetes is a complex condition which can result in long term complications. Whether diabetes is managed by healthy eating and physical activity alone, or in conjunction with tablets and/or injections, poorly managed diabetes will cause damage to your body.