Blood sugar isn’t just controlled by simply adding or removing teaspoons of sugar from our diet. Everything we eat can have an impact on our blood sugar levels. Nutritionist Mel Bald takes us through what blood sugar is, its causes and the simple steps we can take to support our blood sugar levels.
 
(0.40) What is high blood sugar?
(3.35) How do we know if we have high blood sugar?
(4.30) Risk factors for high blood sugar
(5.28) Causes of high blood sugar
(8.18) Key dietary principles for managing high blood sugar
(14.58) Specific foods to help manage blood glucose levels
(16.48) Interpreting food labels
(18.29) Foods to avoid or limit
(19.57) Advice on choosing bread
(22.04) Lifestyle changes to complement diet
(25.36) Myths and misconceptions about blood sugar
(29.32) Where to do for further information
 
Useful resources
Life! program
Glycemic Index Foundation
Live Lighter
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Get Active Victoria
Healthier Together recipes
 
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