Volunteering in Dietetics as a student
Jean Langford is in her first year studying Dietetics after a career change. She shares how volunteering has helped her to understand more about being a Dietitian and working with other healthcare professionals.
Improving type 2 diabetes outcomes for Black communities
People from Black African origin ethnic groups are three to five times more likely than white Europeans to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus. Ellouise Simpson explains how dietitians can improve outcomes.
The importance of listening and hope to develop consensus for dietary strategies
Dietary strategies to help achieve remission in type 2 diabetes.
Connected eating principles in diabetes care
Steffie ElHassan, Louise Salsbury and Gilly Hopper address the use of including connected eating principles in diabetes care for families living with type 1 diabetes.
Diabetes dietetic competency framework: three years in the making
The 2021 BDA Diabetes Specialist Group Dietetic Competency Framework for Dietitians Working in the Area of Diabetes is now available for any dietitian working with people with diabetes.
Diabetes - Type 2
Diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood is too high because your body cannot use it properly.
Diabetes - Type 1
Good diabetes control will help you lead a full and active life and prevent other health complications.
Low carbohydrate diets for the management of Type 2 Diabetes in adults
Low-carbohydrate diets (i.e. defined as diets containing between 50g and 130g carbohydrate) can be effective in managing weight, improving glycaemic control and cardiovascular risk in people with Type 2 diabetes in the short term