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There’s still joy in food. Let’s bring the ‘ooo’ back to every bite.


Discover everyday ideas from people who’ve found their flavour—while managing life with diabetes.

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Helping You Rediscover the Food You Love

Katie Caldesi is a registered nutritionist and food educator with a passion for helping people enjoy food that's both nourishing and full of flavour. As Giancarlo's partner - in life and in the kitchen - she brings the practical know-how that transforms expert advice into everyday, achievable changes

Giancarlo Caldesi is a chef, author and restaurateur - and someone who knows firsthand what it means to live with type 2 diabetes. His diagnosis changed how he shops, cooks, and eats - but it didn't take away his passion for great food. With help from the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, Giancarlo has found new ways to create delicious meals that support his glucose levels and his lifestyle.

Together, they combine lived experience, creativity and insight to prove that living with type 2 diabetes can still taste amazing.
 

What you can expect..

  • Food text  Glucose-friendly recipes that are full of flavour — not compromise

  • Food text  Practical tips on food shopping, meal prepping, and cooking with confidence

  • Food text  Real-life videos and advice from Katie and Giancarlo on how to enjoy food while living well with type 2

  • Food text  A deeper look at how the FreeStyle Libre 2 system can help you understand the impact of your food choices on your glucose levels, in real time

Meet Katie: Your Guide to Food, Freedom and Feeling Good

Katie’s approach to food is refreshingly real. With years of experience supporting people with type 2 diabetes, she knows the challenges — and how to work around them. Whether it’s shopping on a budget, making simple swaps, or batch cooking for the week ahead, Katie offers the tools you need to feel confident and in control.

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Supermarket savings

Katie's tips for shopping smart for diabetes friendly meals.

A Batch and match - 4 dishes in 1

Katie's batch cooking hack to give you four meals in one.

My top glucose-friendly snacks

Katie's go-to, full flavour snacks.

Say hello to bean-guine

Enjoy pasta and keep your glucose in check.

Glucose-friendly swaps

Small swaps can lead to big results for glucose control.

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Living with Type 2 diabetes by Giancarlo Caldesi

Giancarlo shares his experience of life with Type 2 and how FreeStyle Libre 2 system has helped him
to make the right choices to manage his diabetes.

Why use a continuous glucose monitor

Giancarlo explains how a CGM like FreeStyle Libre 2 system has helped him manage his diabetes.

A day in my life wearing FreeStyle Libre 2 system

We follow Giancarlo on a typical day using FreeStyle Libre 2 system.

5 things I wish I knew about Type 2 diabetes

Giancarlo hares five key lessons he wishes he’d known when first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

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Explore Resources

Discover our ever-growing catalogue of articles, videos and podcasts.

A Tiny Revolution

⏱ 2 minutes read

Learn about continuous glucose monitoring and the huge impact it's making on the diabetes community.

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Stress and Glucose Levels

⏱ 2 minutes read

Did you know that stress can raise your glucose levels? Find out how you can reduce stress to improve your glucose control.

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How to Live Well with Diabetes

⏱ 2 minutes read

Learn how to live well with diabetes—from finding your people to making the most of available technology.

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References & Disclaimers 

Images are for illustrative purposes only. Not real patient or data.

The information provided is not intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your physician or qualified health provider regarding your condition and appropriate medical treatment. Individual symptoms, situations and circumstances may vary.

Giancarlo Caldesi was paid a fee to film this content. The views expressed are those of the contributor and not necessarily those of Abbott.

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