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  • The 1200 calorie diabetic diet is designed to help people manage their diabetes by controlling their food intake. Using menu plans and carb counting, you can help manage your calorie intake.
    1200_Calorie_Diabetes_Diet.html

  • The 1500 calorie diabetic diet is designed to help people manage their diabetes by controlling their food intake. Using menu plans and carb counting, you can help manage your calorie intake.
    1500_Calorie_Diabetic_Diet.html

  • Diabetia is run by mother and daughter team, Jen & Alissa. We write about our experiences with diabetes and how it feels to live with being a diabetic every day.
    Diabetic_Recipes.html

  • This is a delicious salad recipe for any time of the year. Bursting with flavour and oh SO good for you!
    Alissa's_Mackerel_Salad_Recipe.html

  • This is a tasty cookie recipe, made from healthy ingredients such as fresh apples, oatmeal and flavoured with spices and raisins
    Apple_&_Oatmeal_Cookie_Recipe.html

  • Jen's blog on popular diabetes blogs and healthy eating for diabetics - top blogs & healthy eating
    Jens_Diabetes_Blog_April_07.html

  • Our archive blog posts from 2006-2007, covering a range of experiences from university living to airports & travel, holidays and latest research news.
    Archive_Blog.html

  • Hot weather, insulin & diabetes - the magic of achieving good sugar levels in the summer heat
    Jens_Diabetes_Blog_August_2007.html

  • Here's a few ideas for how to cook baked sweet potato together with simple topping recipes. As they're low GI, these receipes are ideal for inclusion in a diabetic diet.
    Baked_Sweet_Potato_Receipes.html

  • Why did we feel that an insulin pump was better than daily injections for Alissa? Not only long term, but in the short term as a teenager, it had and has many benefits.
    Why_Insulin_Pumps_Beat_Injections_for_Alissa.html

  • Good control of your blood sugar levels is essential to prevent diabetes complications. Monitoring your glucose levels with the HbA1C is one way that your doctor or consultant will do this.
    Blood_Sugar_Levels.html

  • Browsing the supermarket, you may be fooled into thinking that there are no great tasting breakfasts for diabetics. Not so, there's plenty of tasty ways to start the day, that'll have you feeling more energetic.
    Breakfast_For_Diabetics.html

  • From muesli to toast, wholewheat cereals, pancakes and fresh fruit, just what can a diabetic safely enjoy for a healthy breakfast? An important start to your day and essential part of your diet.
    Diabetic_Breakfast_Recipes.html

  • Simple changes to your baking routine in the kitchen can result in healthier cakes for all the family. We share our favorite tried and tested low carb & sugar cake recipes
    Diabetic_Cake_Recipes.html

  • You'll have heard a lot about the right diet for a diabetic - whether it's low g.i. (glycemic index) or low carbohydrate.
    Carter_house_diet.html

  • This vegetarian celery soup is an easy recipe that's tasty, healthy and low carb
    Celery_Soup_Recipe_Healthy_Eating.html

  • Make some, keep some - quiche is ideal for eating hot or cold, or for a lunchtime snack. The quiche is a classic French dish which can be adapted to include whatever you have in your refrigerator.
    Cheese_&_Vegetable_Quiche_Recipe.html

  • Ideal for a warming evening meal, this casserole is just what's needed to warm you on a winter's night.
    Tasty_Chicken_Casserole_Recipe.html

  • This is such a tasty chocolate brownie recipe - and it's gluten free too. For best results, bake the day before to allow flavors to develop
    Chocolate_Fudge_Brownie_Recipe.html

  • My father gave me this recipe years ago and it's easy to make and people always ask for seconds. Full of festive flavour, your guests will be asking you for this recipe!
    Christmas_Mulled_Wine_Recipe.html

  • Cooking for diabetics at Christmas is something more of a challenge than the rest of the year. We traditionally eat foods high in sugar and carbohydrates - but there are healthier alternatives.
    Diabetic_Christmas_Recipes.html

  • Easy cold chicken and bean salad recipe, quick to put together using grilled chicken and store cupboard ingredients, make your salad stand out
    Cold_Chicken_Salad_Recipes.html

  • There's plenty of cook books and information about diabetes available online - here's our favorite read, and read again, recipe favorites
    Books_Info.html

  • A limited number of cookies (like one!) can be OK if eaten as an emergency snack or as part of a meal. Try updating your regular cookie recipes or try one of these tasty & healthy new ones
    Diabetic_Cookie_Recipes.html

  • This is a review of some of the coolest items we've seen on the insulin pump accessory market - from the Groovy Patch to themed cases & covers - we love them, they're a great idea for teens & kids
    Coolest_Insulin_Pump_Accessories.html

  • Delicious cooked in the slow cooker, this an ideal winter dish to come home to after a hard day at work.
    Country_Casserole_Recipe.html

  • These tasty muffins are the perfect thing to cook quickly for unexpected guests - the cranberry and cinnamon give a really festive flavor
    Cranberry_&_Cinnamon_Muffins.html

  • As far as diabetic Thanksgiving or Christmas desserts go, this is full of the superfood, cranberry , and is a warming, traditional style pudding for winter.
    Cranberry_and_Pear_Crumble_Banana_&_Orange_Dessert.html

  • In our home we love trying various types of flours for cookings - here's a few ideas for experimenting in your kitchen with rye, teff, whole wheat, buckwheat and a special gluten free mix
    Creative_Recipes_With_Different_Types_of_Flours.html

  • Creating the right diet plan on a daily basis can help manage your blood glucose levels, so no 1200 or 1500 calorie diets if you're type 1 diabetic - just keep an eye on your carbs and sugar levels
    Diabetic_Diet.html

  • Delicious, if a little crumbly, this is a healthier version than many cakes or bakes. Full of tasty dates and oats, this is a heart healthy recipe
    Date_and_Oat_Slice_Snack_Recipe.html

  • Jen's Diabetes blog - Christmas food , high sugar levels (bad) , too much sugar, too many carbs and the GI diet
    Diabetic_Blog_Dec_06.html

  • Delicious diabetic dessert recipes aren't hard to come by. Unfortunately the trend is for high fat and sugar content desserts, but there are plenty of healthy low carb alternatives.
    Diabetic_Dessert_Recipes.html

  • Considering changing from daily injections to an insulin pump - read our concise points as to when and why this could be a good move for your health and lifestyle
    Diabetes_&_Pumps.html

  • There are several official sources of diabetes statistics in both the UK and the States - the current trend suggests a massive increase in the number of diabetics
    Diabetes_Statistics.html

  • Enjoy baking and eating our low-sugar, reduced fat, tasty chocolate chip cookie recipe - a delicious healthy treat
    Diabetic_Chocolate_Chip_Cookies.html

  • Christmas baking & recipes for diabetics - a little thought can change most of your usual recipes into ones suitable for individuals with diabetes.
    Diabetic_Christmas_Baking_Recipes.html

  • A simple but memorable healthy breakfast for Christmas morning ... with a touch of festive flavour
    Diabetic_Christmas_Breakfast_recipe_ideas.html

  • Don't eat too many diabetic christmas cookies - just because they have less sugar and carbs, doesn't mean you can pig out!
    Diabetic_Christmas_Cookie_Recipes.html

  • Creative diabetic dessert recipes for the holidays - make taste the centre, enjoy health, small portions and relax with a steaming cup of coffee.
    Diabetic_Christmas_Dessert_Recipes.html

  • Want to enjoy jello but worried about sugar content? This simple homemade jello recipe can be added to your Christmas desserts menu.
    Diabetic_Christmas_Jello_Recipes.html

  • Diabetic_Dessert_Trifle.html

  • Don't let diabetes rule your life - learn some simple tips for healthy living and eating, and enjoy your life
    Diabetic_Health.html

  • Jen's diabetes blog on what it's like to have a diabetic daughter, ideas on helping your child cope with their diabetes. Alissa manages her blood sugar levels with the help of an insulin pump.
    Diabetes_Blog.html

  • Dozens of sugar free, low carb, easy diabetic recipes for healthy meals, cakes & baking, desserts, smoothies & snack, for your diabetic diet.
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  • I used to hate salads, for me they comprised soggy lettuce and sliced tomato. A recent trip to Greece had me getting excited about cooking and eating tasty salads all over again.
    Diabetic_Salads.html

  • Easy Easter recipes - baking and cooking for meals, easy dinner menu, buns, cookies and healthy desserts
    Easter_Recipes.html

  • Quick and easy moist banana cake recipe - easy to follow, great to eat or keep - this popular family favorite is easy to freeze
    Easy_Banana_Bread_Recipes.html

  • A quick and versatile snack - eggy bread or French toast will be enjoyed by all the family. Kids will love it on it's own, whilst adults will enjoy it topped with smoked salmon and
    French_Toast_Recipes.html

  • In Greece, eating healthy foods isn't an option, it's a way of life. This authentic recipe for greek salad reflects the fresh flavours and tastes of the Greek mainland and islands
    Easy_Greek_Salad_Recipes.html

  • Simple but healthy and an ideal bite to eat at lunchtime. Or for Sunday tea, try soft boiled eggs with toast soldiers.
    Cheese_on_Toast.html

  • Simple exercise and physical activity can be a useful way to help manage your diabetes. From helping to manage your blood sugar levels, it also helps to reduce the risk of complications.
    Exercise_for_Diabetics.html

  • From stews and casseroles to quiches, flans and salads - diabetic recipe for lunch, main or evening meals. Download free recipes from the Carter family cookbook.
    Diabetic_Main_Meal_Recipes.html

  • FAQ - frequently asked questions about diabetes, how and why to test your blood sugar levels, high and low glucose test and more
    FAQ.html

  • Alissa's diabetes sick day regimen, her new pump, finding free supplies, pumping accessories, pump school online, eye complications and skin care
    Diabetes_Blog_Feb_07.html

  • Full of nutritious fish, this is a tasty meal to include in your menu planning. This fish pie recipe is full of flavour and improves if made beforehand.
    Fish_Pie_Recipe.html

  • What are the suggestions for diabetic foot care, the risk of complications and how would I know if I had the symptoms?
    Foot_care_&_Complications.html

  • Fruit smoothies are a quick, healthy option for diabetics looking for a quick meal or snack. Whipping together a smoothie with some fresh fruit and yogurt, can be an easy breakfast to start the day.
    Fruit_Smoothie_Recipes.html

  • This festive christmas cookie is quick to bake and delicious to eat !
    Fruity_Christmas_Cookie_Recipe.html

  • Love the flavour of a classic spicy carrot cake? Try this healthy moist carrot cake recipe for some yummy indulging
    Healthy_Carrot_Cake_Recipe.html

  • Need a quick snack for your diabetic kid ? Here's 7 ideas you can easily put together from your freezer or store cupboard.
    Healthy_Diabetic_Snacks_for_Kids.html

  • Eating healthy food is a key part of maintaining a safe diabetic diet. Finding new recipes helps keep your food innovative, healthy and enjoyable.
    Healthy_Eating_for_a_Diabetic_Diet.html

  • Is it possible to boost the health level of your current diet without making massive changes? With a few simple tips, we believe it's possible to eat better quicker.
    Healthy_Living_Recipe.html

  • Here's our favorite low carb muffin recipes that are better for your health and won't hurt your waistline too much
    Healthy_Muffin_Recipe.html

  • Looking for an low carb or gluten free alternative to pastry? Here's a simple alternative to try.
    Healthy_Pastry_Recipe.html

  • Enjoy eating healthy salads - but need an inspirational recipe to create something tasty and different?
    Healthy_Salad_Recipes.html

  • Tips on how to make a light and healthy low fat tuna melt with wholemeal bread , mustard & tasty cheddar cheese for a quick lunch or snack.
    Healthy_Tuna_Melt_Recipe.html

  • This fruity coleslaw recipe is a healthier option for a diabetic to accompany a main meal. It will be quick to make if you have a food processor.
    Heathers_Fruity_Coleslaw_Recipe.html

  • Getting an insulin pump was a HUGE learning curve for us all. These are my notes on the information that we found most useful to write down.
    Help_for_New_Diabetics.html

  • The idea of insulin pumps and intensive therapy have only been around since the 1960's. The DCCT proved that CSII really had potential to radically reduce complications.
    History_of_Insulin_Pumping.html

  • Ideas for holiday recipes for Christmas, Valentines, Easter, Summer and Thanksgiving. Drink, food and cooking for every special occasion
    Seasonal_Holiday_Recipes.html

  • A tasty meal which is ideal for slow cooking or a casserole dish - a great dish to make ahead of time
    Honeyed_Beef_Stew_Recipe.html

  • This hot potato salad features wilted spinach and chicken together with a honey dressing - very tasty and always leave guests asking for seconds please !
    Potato_Salad_with_Chicken_&_Spinach.html

  • Lowering blood sugar levels when you're suffering from hyperglycemia is essential. If you're unable to control or reduce your levels, a hospital admission may be necessary.
    Hyperglycemia_and_Lower_Blood_Sugar_Levels.html

  • How can you prevent hypos (hypoglycemia) and hyperglycemia ? Better management of blood glucose levels can help, but ...
    Hypoglycemia_&_Hyperglycemia.html

  • Find information on diabetes, whatever you're looking for. This site is written by mother and daughter, Jen & Alissa, and is based on our own experiences of Alissa being a diabetic.
    Info_on_Diabetes.html

  • Why opt for an insulin pump rather than daily injections? Obtaining good control for your diabetes is important to help manage health and avoid complications.
    Insulin_Pumps_vs_Injections.html

  • With health concerns over almost every type of food and product, Splenda comes under the light for inspection from concerned groups.
    Is_Splenda_Harmful.html

  • Insulin pumps & Patrick the pump, signs and symptoms of diabetes, recipe ideas and our opinion on the UK Balance magazine
    Diabetic_Blog_Jan_07.html

  • Summer in Ireland, Travel & Diabetes
    Jens_Diabetes_Blog_July_2007.html

  • The tips and info I've successfully used to gain improved blood glucose control over my diabetes and live happily with my diabetes
    Alissas_Living_With_Diabetes_Information.html

  • Jens diabetes blog - on self-testing, HbA1C and your blood glucose levels, coping with hypers
    Jens_Diabetes_Blog_March_07.html

  • May 2007 - Jen's diabetes blog about being the parent of a teenage diabetic, review of JDRF and complications
    Jens_Diabetes_Blog_May_2007.html

  • This is an unusual fish dish from the Mediterranean. Also an easy to cook lasagne recipe which is tasty and includes parsnip and carrot.
    Mediterranean_Pie_Recipe.html

  • How Alissa ended up with Phil, the Medtronics insulin pump. Phil was a Medtronic 508 pump, replaced by Patrick the Paradigm
    Phil_the_Insulin_Pump.html

  • Stuck for a meal ? This quick vegetable pie recipe can use up leftover vegetables to put together a hot and tasty meal.
    Mixed_Vegetable_Pie-recipe.html

  • If your child has just been diagnosed with diabetes you're probably wondering just how you are going to cope, what treatments are available and what foods they can and can't eat.
    Help_-_My_Child's_Got_Diabetes.html

  • Jen's Diabetes blog on how it feels to have diabetic daughter at University, coping on her own for the first time.
    Diabetes_Blog_Nov_06.html

  • Eggs are packed full with protein and are great if eaten in moderation. These omelette recipes offer some ideas for spicing up the basic recipe.
    Omelette_Recipes.html

  • These tasty orange cookies have a little touch of spice, perfect for every day, with a glass of milk or at Christmas time
    Diabetic_Orange_Cookies.html

  • Full of protein and very tasty - a good quick standby that can be made in minutes, full of omega 3
    Pilchard_Flan_recipe.html

  • This is a tasty dessert recipe using fresh plums - with the addition of a little sugar and butter to bring out their flavour.
    Plums_in_Toffee_Sauce.html

  • So what happens when a diabetic using an insulin pump decides to become pregnant ? How will her pregnancy be handled and what are the risks?
    Pregnancy_&_Diabetes_-_managing_with_an_insulin_pump.html

  • These quick, healthy recipes are tasty & full of flavor, and they're ready in 30 minutes or less !
    Quick_Healthy_Summer_Recipes.html

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  • Enjoyed in Spain, the tapas, or pre-meal snack, is an enjoyable tradition - nutritious, this dish will have friends asking for the recipe!
    Roast_Almonds_with_Paprika.html

  • This tasty recipe is easy and quick to prepare, full of goodness and flavour (& omega 3) and a perfect simple supper for guests
    Salmon_&_Potato_Wedges_Bake.html

  • Simple savoury breakfast recipe for sardine patties - a healthy start to your morning
    Sardine_Patties_-_a_Savoury_Breakfast.html

  • My favorite bake ahead recipe, the flavour in this fruit loaf just gets better with time, if you can leave it for long, that is!
    Sheilas_Cold_Tea_Fruit_Loaf_Recipe.html

  • A simple homemade vegetable soup recipe that you can add to or adapt to make your own - create your own by adding in refrigerator leftovers
    Simple_Healthy_Soup_Recipes.html

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  • Whether you buy them or make them at home - diabetic snack bars are just what you need to hide away for a mid morning or afternoon snack, or to eat just before you have exercise. Simple snacks ...
    Diabetic_Snack_Bars.html

  • Simple soup recipes using healthy ingredients such as a split pea, blackbean, chicken, french onion & butternut squash offer a way of creating meals for an entire week.
    Healthy_Soup_Recipes.html

  • Special offer - free information and products for diabetics. Use this free blood sugar level meter to check and monitor your glucose levels.
    Special_Offer_-_Free_Glucose_Monitor.html

  • This simple apple sauce is an ideal accompaniment to desserts or tastes great on it's own. Making fresh compotes from whatever fruit is in season is a healthy way to ...
    Stewed_Apples_or_Apple_Sauce_recipe.html

  • Cool summer recipes for picnics at the beach, barbecues and grilling, snacks and appetizers. Celebrate summer with salads, and fabulous fresh flavours.
    Summer_Recipes.html

  • Superfoods are the new healthy food to include in your diet. From immunity boosting foods to those which are thought to help prevent cancer.
    Superfoods.html

  • Christmas is a challenging time for any diabetic - with rich foods, full of sugar & carbs abounding. Here's a few ideas on how to survive the festive holiday season without feeling ill through high sugar levels ...
    Surviving_Christmas_As_A_Diabetic.html

  • This is a traditional Swedish recipe with herring and beetroot. Full of Omega 3 and healthy vitamins, bursting with flavour and goodness
    Swedish_Sild_Salad.html

  • What information should you give to your child's school teachers? How do you keep them safe when they leave your home? Diabetes shouldn't be limiting, but it helps if the staff are well informed.
    Information_for_your_Childs_School.html

  • Thai curry is mild enough for most palates, but tasty enough to be rather different. This recipe was given to me by my friend Sally.
    Thai_Curry_Recipe.html

  • Celebrate Thanksgiving with a meal you'll never forget. Recipes for the perfect dinner menu for that special family occasion
    Thanksgiving_Recipes.html

  • A simple, tasty and colorful salad that beat those tasteless salads of your childhood, bursting with taste and flavour, outstanding & easy to create
    Tuna_&_Pasta_Bean_Salad.html

  • Type 1 diabetes occurs in children, teenagers and adults under 40. It is a long term disorder which arises because the body cannot make insulin.
    Type_1_Diabetes.html

  • Do you think you may have diabetes symptoms - what are the signs that you may have diabetes? There are some classic signs to look out for
    Diabetes_Symptoms.html

  • Looking to have a low carb lifestyle, but not sure what to buy? Here's our list of low carb foods for your shopping list.
    Ultimate_Low_Carb_Food_Shopping_List.html

  • This quick 'n' easy microwave recipe for vegetable curry is full of goodness and low in carbohydrates, with a little garlic
    Vegetable_Curry_Microwave_Recipe.html

  • This is a tasty and warming recipe for a winter evenings meal. A simple vegetable risotto, using brown basmati rice, has a low glycemic index, ideal for diabetics.
    Vegetable_Risotto_with_brown_basmati_rice.html

  • With the meal sorted, what sort of side dishes should you serve to complement it?
    Vegetables_&_Side_Dishes.html

  • The perfect recipe for those first warm spring days - a hot salad, to ring in the coming of summer, with a few fabulous flavors
    Warm_Avocado,_Bacon_and_Bean_Salad.html

  • What foods should you eat and what should you avoid as a diabetic? Are takeaways, Chinese & Indian food OK? Alissa gives her suggestions as to what works for her.
    Diabetes_What_Not_To_Eat_and_Why.html

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Latest Recipe Additions:-

Healthy Celery Soup

Chocolate Brownies

Christmas Cookies

Moist Banana Cake

Ultimate Low Carb Shopping List

 
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Our recipes are designed to be suitable for Type 1 diabetics, who inject insulin.  They may need to be modified for Type Two diabetics.  If you are unsure whether any recipe is suitable for your diet, please seek advice from your nutritionist or doctor.