REFERENCES
Omega 3:
Paquet C, Propsting SL. Total omega-3 fatty acid and SFA intakes in relation to insulin resistance in a Canadian First Nation at risk for the development of type 2 diabetes. 2013 Public Health Nutr, 21: 1–5
Tsitouras PD1, Gucciardo F, Salbe AD, Heward C, Harman SM. 2008. High omega-3 fat intake improves insulin sensitivity and reduces CRP and IL6, but does not affect other endocrine axes in healthy older adults. Horm Metab Res. 40(3): 199–205
USEFUL CONTACTS & RESOURCES
Organisations
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is the most widely known and prolific diabetes organisation in the UK. Their website is a bit of a one-stop-shop for all the information you could need on treatment, self management and support available. diabetes.org.uk
Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
the DRWF are a charity aiming to raise awareness about diabetes, its risks and complications, plus new breakthroughs in treatment and management. drwf.org.uk
NUTRITIONAL RESOURCES
British Dietetic Association
The BDA have a series of fact sheets available on their website. They have factsheets available for both type-1 and type-2 diabetes. bda.uk.com/foodfacts/home
Nutritional supplements
Viridian Nutrition
Viridian nutrition make an extensive range of the cleanest supplements around. Over 180 products including vitamins, minerals, herbs, oils and specific formulae made from the purest ingredients, with absolutely no additives, nasty fillers or junk. viridian-nutrition.com