Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook: Low carb recipes for the whole family

By Vickie De Beer, Kath Megaw and Prof. David Segal

This is the ultimate handbook for anyone living with diabetes. Packed with expert advice, alongside delicious, family-friendly recipes that equip you to tackle diabetes head on. You’ll learn how to recognize and manage symptoms for both Types 1 and 2 diabetes, and help improve your day-to-day health and lifestyle for good.

With the latest research and advice from leading healthcare writers, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook is the essential resource to help you understand and manage diabetes.

Full of essential information to support families living with diabetes, our experts will show you how to understand and monitor blood sugar, and share helpful tips for parents to make the change to a reduced sugar and carbohydrate lifestyle for good. Address life’s changes with a handy “Sick Day Protocol”, advice on medication changes and tips on how to navigate pregnancy when diabetic.

These meals are simple to shop for, effortless to prepare and, above all, packed with the essential nutrients growing bodies and minds need for optimal health. Grouped seasonally and covering all days of the week (not forgetting, sauces, treats and drinks), the Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook offers a range of choices for every meal of the day, and to satisfy all those hunger pangs in between – a happy solution for both busy parents and even busier kids!

Includes how to:

  • Utilise a Green Food List and Red Food List to help you know what to shop for, and what to avoid
  • Provide Summer and Winter Meal Plans to take the stress out of meal time, all year round
  • Recipes such as: Superfast Omelettes, Haddock Frittata, Steak Tortillas, Creamy Cheesecake, Chocolate Freezer Fudge and much more

This is the perfect guide whether you’re pre-diabetic, coping with symptoms or caring for someone who is.

Format: Paperback
Release Date: 10 Oct 2024
Pages: 272
ISBN: 978-0-00-872282-1
Kath Megaw has been in child nutrition for over twenty years. She is South Africa\'s leading paediatric dietician and holds four medical qualifications from the prestigious John Hopkins University. Kath is a mother of three.Professor David Segal holds a position at Parkview Health in the USA, where he established a paediatric endocrine service and works for the Parkview Mirror Center for Research and Innovation. He graduated from the University of Witwatersgrand in South Africa in 1993, and has worked tirelessly to help people and carers better understand and manage diabetes.Vickie De Beer is an award-winning food writer, stylist and food editor.Inspired by her mother, who was an avid cook and food enthusiast, Vicki received her professional chef\'s diploma from the Institute of Culinary Arts. She has won numerous food writing and styling awards including Galliova Food Writer Award of the Year and a PICA.

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