WHY YOU NEED TO WALK

Fitness trends come and go, but this exercise never goes out of style. And for good reason.

THE Sweet LIFE?

DL mag dietitian Shannon Lavery discovers not all sugars are equal and explores sugar substitutes for those who can't live without the sweet stuff.

The science of KETO

Dr Michael Mosley is constantly searching for ways to improve our health. His new book combines intermittent fasting with a keto way of eating.

NAFLD* WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT MATTERS

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is becoming increasingly common, estimated to affect nearly one-third of adults in Western countries like Australia. If you have type 2 diabetes, you are more likely to be affected. DL magazine dietitian and diabetes educator, Dr Kate Marsh, explains what it is, why it matters and what you can do to keep your liver healthy.

JUST diagnosed

A diagnosis of diabetes can be scary at first - don't panic, we're here to help

5 DAYS 5 DINNERS

Delicious dinners to make midweek easier

"I THINK OF DIABETES LIKE A SUPERPOWER THESE DAYS

Australian actress Andrea Solonge fell in love with acting around the same time she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Now 25 and about to appear in Amazon Prime's Class of 'O7 series, not only is her acting career going from strength to strength, she's developed a healthy perspective about diabetes, too.

COOK THE COVER

Cooler evenings are on the way, warm up with a comforting pie

D'LITEFUL DESSERTS

Make a meal a special occasion by finishing with one of these sweet desserts

DIABETES STIGMA

What it is and how to deal with it?

MUM'S the world

Get the gang together and spoil your mother with one of these special brunches

Ground HERO

Think outside the everyday with fresh ideas that take veal, prawn, beef, pork and chicken mince to a whole new level

LIVING LONGER with DIABETES

Death rates among people with type 1 diabetes have declined in many countries including Australia, according to a new study. Here, the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute's Professor Dianna Magliano explains why.

LIVING WITH PCOS

Reality TV star Erin Barnett has lived with severe endometriosis and PCOS since puberty. In her new book she shares some (very) real talk about these conditions, how they've affected her life and what she's done to deal with it.

MELTING MOMENTS

Luscious low-fat cakes and puds are yours for the baking this Easter – they’re chock-a-block full of enticing delights to tickle everyone’s fancy!

LITE THE BBQ

We’ve given six barbecue classics a healthy makeover with a dazzling array of fresh and spicy flavour combinations

“DIABETES doesn't define me and I'VE NEVER LET IT STOP ME.”

Eighty-two-year-old Peter Eaton has not only been living with type 1 diabetes for 75 years, in 2004, he became one of the first people in Australia to start using an insulin pump. For someone who didn’t think he’d live to see his 20th birthday when he was diagnosed with diabetes as a seven-year-old, Peter’s life has been one incredibly well lived.

PIZZA PARTY

Make a meal of it when you put this tasty, filling and healthy Middle Eastern-spiced pizza on the table

HYPOGLYCAEMIA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

DL mag dietitian and diabetes educator, Dr Kate Marsh, explains everything you need to know about hypos, including who is at risk, the common symptoms, the best hypo treatments, steps for reducing your risk of a hypo and what to do when the fear of hypos is getting in the way of managing your diabetes well and enjoying life.

EASY GLUTEN

Making meals without gluten has never been simpler. These classics, with all their wonderful flavours, are now on the menu. Yay!

LET'S GO BACK TO SCHOOL

YOUR DIABETES MANAGEMENT CAN GET A WHOLE LOT EASIER WHEN YOU THINK – AND ACT – LIKE A STUDENT

GESTATIONAL DIABETES

The number of Australian women who develop gestational diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy) has been rapidly increasing over the past two decades, with more than 1 in 7 women now affected. This is due to both a change in the way it is diagnosed and increasing risk factors among women of reproductive age. A diagnosis of gestational diabetes has important implications for both mother and baby. DL mag dietitian and diabetes educator, Dr Kate Marsh, explains what GDM is, how it is diagnosed and managed and what women who have had GDM can do to reduce their future diabetes risk.

BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCHES & DINNERS

These recipes, from a big-batch soup to a veg-packed wrap, make equally good lunches or dinners for kids

5 DAYS 5 DINNERS

Get a mid-week good food mood with these simply tasty meals

TRUST ME

When the cracks start to appear, Rob Palmer finds it helpful to have faith in your systems and be prepared for the wheels to come off a little bit.

“I put the CHANGE for good DOWN TO ME”

Diagnosed with type 1 as a 12 year old, 20 years later Becky Feltis has been inspired to look after herself better than ever and, motivated by diabetes, she’s also taken the first steps towards a brand new career.

TYPE 2 - DIABETES REMISSION

On the back of a TV show that was filmed in Australia and hit screens in October last year, remission in type 2 diabetes is a hot topic. But how realistic is it? Does the research stack up? And what are we yet to learn about who it works for?

TAKE THE PLUNGE

Boost your fitness and keep your cool with easy water workouts for every level

HOW WILL YOU PLAY THE SOCIAL SEASON?

Follow these top 10 health tips and be one happy little party-goer!

Relative CALM

Do the demands of managing diabetes cause you to clash with your loved ones? Here’s how to stay close and connected