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Useful links and downloads
We've carefully curated some useful resources to help you on your diabetes journey. Please make use of our links and downloads.
Nutrition
Food and eating habits formed over many years are often loaded with nostalgic, religious, spiritual or cultural associations and can be challenging to modify. We use our specialised knowledge about diabetes nutritional recommendations and emphasis on self-compassionate psychology, to support our clients to make lasting healthy changes.
There are many dietary approaches to managing diabetes that work, however long term success is only possible if the person on the diet can maintain that diet forever.
At Freedom Diabetes Management we support our clients to find the dietary approach which best suits their needs and desires.
Our simple philosophy regarding a healthy diet is to ‘Eat not too often, not too much and mostly plants’. For clients requiring specialist dietetic support, we refer on to an Accredited Practising Dietitian who can assist with food intolerances, Medical Nutrition Therapy, carbohydrate counting and meal plans.
Australian Government Department of Health – Australian Dietary Guidelines
The diet recommendations set out in the ‘Australian Dietary Guidelines’ are for all people including those living with diabetes. The only difference for people living with diabetes is the recommendation to have a greater fibre intake. The Australian Government Department of Health’s website provides science based information about the recommended amounts and kinds of foods that we need to eat for health and wellbeing.
Exercise
Exercise is the cheapest, most effective and accessible medicine for most health conditions. It is not only essential for the health of our bodies but also our minds.
Physical activity can take on various forms which can have their own additional benefits. Physical activity is a critical and foundational strategy in preventing, reversing or managing chronic health conditions such as Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome or Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome.
At Freedom Diabetes Management we understand the various reasons why people may struggle to get enough exercise. We work with our clients to find acceptable ways to harness this powerful antidote to ill health, not matter the physical or psychological barriers to engagement.
We are able to link our clients up with specialist Accredited Exercise Physiologists and programs that are specifically designed to meet our client’s needs for motivation, safety, strength training, weight loss and weight management.
Exercise Is Medicine Downloads
The link below will take you to an Exercise Is Medicine resource aimed at Australian aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders with Type 2 Diabetes.
The link below will take you to an Exercise Is Medicine resource aimed at people with Type 1 Diabetes.
The link below will take you to an Exercise Is Medicine resource aimed at people with Type 2 Diabetes.
Australian Government Department of Health-Physical activity guidelines
The link below will take you to the Australian Government Department of Health webpage where you can find links to guidelines for physical activity levels for various age groups, from babies through to the elderly.
The link below aimed at 18-64 year olds that explains the recommendations for and benefits of physical activity. Ideas about how to be more active through the day are also presented.
The link below will take you to an Australian Government resource specifically for adults 65 years and older. It is a fantastic resource that will assist with monitoring and motivating towards more movement.