vegan

Hi Everyone :) I'm Ellie, I've had type 1 diabetes for just over 10 years. I wanted to join this group as i recently became vegan, which has had a really positive impact on my diabetes. I am, however, struggling with my morning BG and so am looking for some inspiration of what people eat in the...

I wanted to share a quick story about myself and some exciting news I had received a couple of weeks ago. I have been diabetic for coming on 10 years in that time I had more Dr & Nurses than I had dinners. ( For some reasons they all leave after 6 months ). Within that time I was told I was...

Hello! New member here :) I've been type 1 diabetic since 2008 and vegan for 4 years. Initially going vegan helped my blood sugar control immensely - eating more plant based foods.. etc But lately my sugars have been out of whack, without my diet changing.. not great! Are there any vegans...

Hello! Are there any other vegan diabetics out there trying to consume a low carb plant-based diet? I'm trying to lower my carb intake and am having to surrender a lot of easy vegan staples like bread, pasta, rice, etc... Any favourite tips or recipes to share with a meat and dairy free...

A predominantly plant-based or vegan diet may be best for keeping type 2 diabetes in check, not least because of its potential impact on mood, suggests a systematic review of the available evidence. This diet is associated with improved psychological wellbeing, a reduction in some of the known...

Good afternoon I wonder if anyone can help me I’m desperate for help and I can not seem to find any. I’m was diagnosed as type 1 insulin based over 5 years ago but In the last year they have found that I’m not type 1 but type 2. After having a really bad time with doctors and constants NHS and...

Hi, diagnosed with type 1 4.5 weeks ago. Looking to increase my knowledge about diabetes to better myself, push myself to the max, connect with other likeminded people, and get involved with one or two causes along the way. Anthony

A friend posted a link to this on Facebook and I was intrigued so thought I would try it. Has anyone else tried it? http://www.lazycatkitchen.com/fluffy-vegan-chocolate-mousse/ Sure enough, the chickpea brine whisked up really well into stiff peaks just like egg white, but I'm not sure what I...

Hi everyone, I've had type 1 diabetes for about 2 and a half years now and have recently gone vegan (just under a month ago). I was wondering if anyone had any experience of being a type 1 vegan and the effects a vegan diet can have on your BG control. I know with going plant based, I'm eating...

Spotted this referenced in the latest Vegan Life Magazine, interesting and comprehensive read http://www.vivahealth.org.uk/resources/scientific-reports/diabetes-big-d-report