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03 July 2009
Diabetes Australia-NSW: Lantus
 
Diabetes Australia-NSW is aware that concerns have been raised about a possible link between glargine (Lantus) insulin and cancer.
 
01 July 2009
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Seven of Australia’s fast food chains have agreed to only advertise food options that meet specific nutrition criteria in children’s television programs.
 
24 June 2009
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22 June 2009
Snoring pregnant women at higher risk of gestational diabetes
 
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GI Symbol Program

GI Symbol ProgramThere is a simple way to use the glycemic index (GI) to make healthy food choices when shopping.

Diabetes Australia, the University of Sydney and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation have joined forces to develop a simple logo that can be used to identify healthier food choices based on their GI.

Foods that are allowed to use the GI Tested logo must have had their GI’s measured at an approved GI testing facility and meet the programs strict nutrient criteria. They must contain at least 10g of carbohydrate per serve, be low in total and saturated fat, kilojoules, sodium and where appropriate, be a good source of fibre or calcium, all of which are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Australians.

A selection of high quality foods and beverages are part of the GI program:

• Alternative sweeteners
• Breads – wholegrain, white and crispbreads
• Breakfast cereals
• Convenience meals
• Formulated meal replacements – MiloR, NutrimealTM
• Frozen desserts – Ice cream, Mousse
• Fruit
• Fruit bars
• Fruit juice
• Milk – fat reduced
• Muesli bars
• Noodles – instant
• Soy drinks
• Sports drinks
• Yoghurt – fat reduced and diet

The long-term objectives of the program are to license the GI logo to overseas food manufacturers so the Symbol is used throughout the world.

What does GI mean?

The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrate-containing foods according to their effect on blood glucose levels. The World Health Organisation/Food and Agriculture Organisation recommends that everyone should use the GI when choosing carbohydrate-containing foods.

Most diabetes associations including Diabetes Australia, Diabetes NZ, Diabetes UK, Canadian Diabetes Association, European Association for the Study of Diabetes, American Diabetes Association, World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) recommend the use of the GI in the management and/or prevention of type 2 diabetes.

For more information on how GI affects you, go to GI for Prevention.

Diabetes Australia-NSW members: Login and download your free copy of the Low GI Food Finder Mini-Guide.

Page last updated: 9 April 2008

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