by Nikki Wallis | Aug 3, 2018 | Stories and Tips
I’ve always been baffled the difference between low GI and low carb. I wrongly assumed that they were one-in-the-same thing and that low GI foods must also be low in carbs (carbohydrates). Well, I was wrong!Vanessa Furlong from the GI Foundation is a guru of all...
by Nikki Wallis | Jul 8, 2018 | Stories and Tips
It’s National Diabetes Week here Down Under and what better time to reflect back on the many advancements that are helping to make our lives that much easier, even on the toughest of days!Diabetes is definitely a hard disease to live with, I have my good days...
by Nikki Wallis | Jun 22, 2018 | Stories and Tips
Carbs, carbs, carbs. I’ve spent the last 25 years focused on carb counting as the be-all-and-end-all when it comes to managing my Blood Glucose Levels (BGL). But interesting new research from Australia, has led me to think twice. Fat and protein are now on the...
by Nikki Wallis | May 14, 2018 | Stories and Tips
There has been a lot of discussion over the last week on social media about whether low-carbohydrate diets are good or bad for people with type 1 diabetes Diabetogenic. Some people say a low-carb diet is great for optimal HbA1c, while others say it’s dangerous,...
by Nikki Wallis | Mar 22, 2018 | Stories and Tips
Low-carb baking can be a real challenge in terms of getting your yummy cakes and muffins to rise! Low-carb flour such as Lupin Flour and Almond Meal, tend to be much heavier than regular self-raising wheat flour, so achieving the same light and fluffy texture can be...
by Nikki Wallis | Jan 18, 2018 | Stories and Tips
Let’s face it, diabetes can be a real drag sometimes! I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes (t1d) for over 25 years and I’ve experienced a lot of great days and some down-right awful days! The most frustrating thing about diabetes is I can’t walk away from it and take a...