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MANAGING DIABETES THROUGH DIET

Meet Phyllisa who shares tips to manage diabetes with a healthy diet 

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The diabetes cookbook

Team Novo Nordisk athletes race at the highest level and must manage their diabetes simultaneously. They know that the correct fuel is critical to their performance, and that healthy food does not have to be boring. They say that healthy food should always be delicious and fuel your mind just as well as your body.

The Team Novo Nordisk Cookbook is for everyone looking for healthy, delicious, and easy to cook recipes. The food in the book will help you put the right fuel in your body – whether you have a long day’s work ahead of you or just came home from a long ride on the bike.

Manage diabetes with exercise and a healthy diet

How to manage diabetes with diet
3 min. read

How to manage diabetes with diet

Eating healthy is important for everyone, but it's even more important for people living with type 2 diabetes.

4 tips for better weight management
2 min. read

4 tips for better weight management

Being overweight (or carrying excess body weight) can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

How to manage diabetes through exercise
3 min. read

How to manage diabetes through exercise

You’ve probably had someone tell you to make exercise part of your life. You’ve probably heard there’s a mountain of evidence that our bodies are meant to be used and move around.

Supporting the World Diabetes Foundation

For every book sold, 50 DKK are donated to the World Diabetes Foundation project to reduce diabetes risk factors in Sololá's indigenous communities by targeting women who are the diet and lifestyle decision-makers.

You can buy a physical copy if you want to support the World Diabetes Foundation Project and have your own Team Novo Nordisk Cookbook. 

Buy the  Team Novo Nordisk Cookbook.

Team Novo Nordisk Cookbook

Are you aware of cardiovascular risk?

People with type 2 diabetes are 2-4 times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared to someone living without diabetes.

Learn how you can reduce the risk.

Read more

Read about how life changes when diagnosed, and treatments available

Living with diabetes

Living with diabetes

Learning how to manage and monitor your diabetes is the key to living longer and enjoying a better quality of life. People who have the knowledge and support required to manage their diabetes can live a long and healthy life.

About diabetes

About diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that prevents the production of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is similar, but the body can still produce insulin but fails to use it effectively.

Treatment for diabetes
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Treatment for diabetes

Type 2 diabetes treatment options typically include lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet and exercise. Some people also need medications to manage their diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is managed with insulin.

 

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