Low carbohydrate diets and diabetes
Low carbohydrate diets, including low carbohydrate high fat (LCHF) and ketogenic (keto) diets have been gaining popularity in the general population,...
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Diabetes Education, the Quadruple Aim and Health Coaching – a perfect match
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are one of the 21st century’s major health challenges and are the leading cause of death globally. According to...
Diabetes management in residential aged care
In ageing populations such as Australia, the rising prevalence of diabetes among older people poses significant challenges. Individualised care becomes...
Two Sides of a Coin – A Journey Through Clinical Appointments from an Australian and Indigenous Perspective
Person-centred or collaborative care is a model of care that acknowledges the expertise of both the clinician and client1. In diabetes...
The NDIS and diabetes
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) coordinates individualised support for people with permanent and significant disability, and their...
Managing the ups and downs from dietary protein and fat: The John Hunter Children’s Hospital Approach in type 1 diabetes care
It is well known that optimal glycaemic management is essential in the prevention of acute and chronic complications of type 1 diabetes (T1D). A...
Alcohol and Type 2 Diabetes: Do They Mix?
Alcohol is the most commonly used recreational drug in Australia and is consumed to varying degrees in a multitude of social and cultural settings. It...
Nutrition in Wound Healing for Adults with Diabetes: A Practice Update
People with diabetes have a higher prevalence of wounds due to suboptimally managed glucose levels, ischaemia, neuropathy, pressure, friction,...
Type 1 diabetes support resources for adults and parents of teens
Although traditionally associated with children and originally referred to as “juvenile diabetes”, new research shows that onset of type 1 diabetes...