The most important thing in the life of a diabetic is
- DIET -

Diet is the critical factor in diabetes management. Everything you eat and drink impacts how good you feel.

Some say there is no such thing as a diabetic diet, but the dictionary definition of diet is:

• A regulated course of food and drink especially one prescribed for reasons of health.
  
  
• Food as regards its nutritive value
  
  
• To take food and drink according to a regimen

We all need to be aware of the food and drink we consume, together with its nutritive value and adhere to a regimen that is suitable for each individual, that is - keep to our DIET.

On these pages are explanations of how a diabetic should eat and why - together with useful tips on nutrition, exercise and fitness, health, the Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Loading, healthy diet and weight loss.

click a topic on the left panel for more information or go to diabEATIES.co.za for menu ideas, a diabetic meal plan and lots of yummy recipes.