Diabetic Living Australia

Diabetic Living features information on living well, exercise, news in the world of diabetes, real life stories and the popular and delicious recipes featured in every issue. It is the healthy lifestyle magazine focused not only on preventing and controlling diabetes but also providing readers with the latest news and products for their wellbeing.

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Just diagnosed • A diagnosis of diabetes can be scary at first – don't panic, we're here to help

Your healthy life

Here To Help • Whether you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes or need some support or information having lived with it for some time, there are organisations that can help, including…

5 Days 5 Dinners • Five flavoursome and nutritious weeknight meals, already planned for you!

Love Your leftovers • Not sure what to do with the remaining ingredients? Take inspiration from these tasty tips

5 ways with Sweet Potato • A superfood that’s rich in nutrients, boosts immunity and reduces inflammation – here’s how to add this hero ingredient to your meal plan

garden fresh Broccoli • Forget the healthy-but-bland pairing of chicken and broccoli loved by bodybuilders, we show you how to get maximum health benefits without compromising on flavour

Garden fresh Eggplant • Pack more goodness into salads, stews and pasta with this glossy fruit

Bone health • People with diabetes face an increased risk of weakened bones and fractures – keeping them strong is vital, no matter your age

Mac ’N’ Cheese lasagne • Combining two comforting family favourites – this recipe is guaranteed to be an instant crowd-pleaser.

We Feel Like chicken tonight • Let the oven do most of the work with this no-fuss option that’s perfect for a nutritious, vegie-packed weeknight meal.

Star ingredient Cottage Cheese • It’s the surprising ingredient that has been flying off the shelves thanks to TikTok. Packed with protein and low in fat – cottage cheese is the versatile swap you need to try

Cooking For One • Savour each bite and immerse yourself in flavours without distraction. It’s mindful, liberating and quietly luxurious

Fresh fries • Use your air-fryer to rustle up these colourful snacks, starters and light lunches, or make a few for a feast in the garden

Best of the blue zone • This sun-drenched region has it all – culture, golden sandy beaches, sparkling blue seas and famously healthy food. Some of the best dishes are the simplest, so have a go at making our versions of these classic dishes for a Mediterranean escape.

Very Appeeling • For an easy breakfast or as a sweet treat at the end of a meal, make those bodies sing with the humble banana.

Avo-Nother Avocado • Discover our supermarket favourites, learn kitchen hints, try some quick and easy recipes, all from food editor Alison Roberts

Plan your week, it’s easy! • Wondering what to eat this week? Try these delicious daily plans

Our food explained • Every recipe in Diabetic Living is carefully created to help you enjoy a healthy, balanced diet

living well

What A nerve! • Diabetes-related neuropathy is a common complication affecting people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, particularly if they have lived with the condition for many years. DL Magazine diabetes educator, Dr Kate Marsh explains what diabetes-related neuropathy is, who is at risk, how it is managed, and importantly, what you can do to reduce your risk.

The Perimenopause Plan • Understanding your symptoms and setting realistic health goals are the first steps to managing perimenpause. In Faye James’ new book, she provides women with tools to navigate this transformative phase of life

Reclaiming Joy! • How to cope with diabetes without losing...