Healthy Eating and Diabetes
Diabetes can be better managed through healthy eating, regular physical activity and aiming for a healthy weight. No special diet is required. People with type 2 diabetes and those at risk are encouraged to choose the same healthy foods as all Australians.
The NHMRC Dietary Guidelines for Australians are based on the best available scientific evidence and provide information about healthy food choices.
A diet consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Australians encourages people to consume a variety of foods across and within the five food groups and avoid foods that contain too much added fat, salt and sugar.
While these guidelines are designed to help keep the whole population healthy and are suitable for those with type 2 diabetes, if you are seeking advice that is individualised just for you, you should see an Accredited Practising Dietitian (link webpage 1)
See here for more information on Healthy Eating and Type 2 Diabetes
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Fact sheet 1
Fact sheet 2
Fact sheet 3
Diabetes Tasmania’s Accredited Practising Dietitians can also help you with healthy eating advice. Click here (link webpage 2) for how to see one of our Dietitians.
