It is essential to maintain blood glucose levels in people with type 1 diabetes. Compliance with Insulin is vital to achieving good glycemic control. Combination of eating disorders and lack of compliance with insulin can lead to serious health problems in people with type 1 diabetes. Diabulimia is becoming a common disorder in people with…
Month: May 2019
Grilled Salmon with Lemon Wedges, Spinach and Tartare cream
Description This meal is not only delicious but has very low Carbohydrate (<10g). Prep time: five minutes Cook time: ten minutes Total time: fifteen minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients 1 teaspoon of vegetable or sunflower oil 2 medium skinless, salmon fillets 250g bag of spinach 2 tablespoons of reduced-fat crème fraiche ½ lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon…
Diabetes and Foot care: Learn to look after your feet
Foot care is an essential part of overall diabetes care Foot problems are very common in people with diabetes. A simple feet problem can lead to losing a limb if feet are not looked after. We know that the outcome is very poor if people with diabetes develop foot ulcers or have an amputation….
Delicious Basil and Pesto Hummus
Description This meal is so tasty and healthy. This meal is below 150 calories and 25 g of Carbohydrate. Ideal meal for people with diabetes. Prep/total time: ten minutes Servings: 5 Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed 1/2 cup of basil leaves 1 clove of garlic 1 tablespoon of…
Flavouful Lentil Soup
Description This soup is packed with amazing nutrients and is ready in less than half an hour. Prep time: ten minutes Cook time: fifteen minutes Total time: twenty-five minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds A pinch of chilli flakes 2 tablespoons of olive oil 600g of carrots, washed and coarsely grated 140g…