Our Diabetes Story

At The Diabetes Kitchen, our journey began with a deeply personal experience. In June 2013, a close family member was unexpectedly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 19 years old. With no history of diabetes in our family, we were completely unprepared. The diagnosis was overwhelming—and learning how to manage it through nutrition was even more daunting. Suddenly, every trip to the supermarket became a challenge. We found ourselves reading every food label, calculating carbohydrate percentages, checking for hidden sugars, and trying to make sense of what foods were safe. Finding meals that were both healthy and diabetes-friendly felt nearly impossible.

Frustrated by the lack of convenient, nutritious options for people managing diabetes, we decided to create a solution. That’s how Diabetes Meals Online—now known as The Diabetes Kitchen—was born in 2014.

Since then, we've grown into a trusted meal delivery service for people managing diabetes, offering low-carb ready meals that are dietitian-designed and made with real, wholesome ingredients. Our meals are created to support all types of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, as well as those with insulin resistance or pre-diabetes.

We work closely with an expert team of accredited dietitians, diabetes educators, and food technologists to ensure every meal meets nutritional standards while still tasting great. From low-carb casseroles to diabetic-friendly pasta dishes and low-GI options, we’re committed to making mealtimes easier, healthier, and more enjoyable.

At The Diabetes Kitchen, our mission is simple:
To take the stress out of eating for people living with diabetes—by delivering ready-to-eat meals that support blood sugar control, nutritional balance, and long-term health. We understand the daily challenges of managing blood glucose levels. That’s why our meals are clearly labelled, portion-controlled, and easy to heat and enjoy—giving you more time to focus on living well.

Thank you for visiting The Diabetes Kitchen. Whether you're newly diagnosed or simply looking for a reliable source of diabetes-friendly meals, we’re here to support you with our delicious meals.

Leonie (T1 diabetic) and Cert 4 Nutritionist.
     
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 MEET OUR ADVISORY BOARD


Sherie (Sourial) Alexander

Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Credentialled Diabetes Educator & Health Coach. APD, Grad Cert Diab Ed, CDE. 
Sherie is passionate about helping people get healthy. As the owner of www.keepingyouhealthy.com.au her services include diabetes consultations and telephone consultations. We're thrilled to have her as our diabetes educator, specialising in diabetes management. Sherie is a delight to work with and helps people design a healthy lifestyle tailored to suit their individual needs.
The ability to communicate bilingually has allowed her to work with linguistally diverse communities to provide healthcare.
  

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Cameron Johnson 

APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian). BSc. Bachelor of Science, MND. Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics

Cam Johnson is a dietitian specialising in diabetes management. His business Deconstructing Diabetes is an online telehealth service for nutrition coaching and management of diabetes. This service offers programs that simplify what and how to eat to help manage diabetes. His approach is to translate complex dietary advice into actionable steps, by focusing on eating behaviours and habits to support clients make long-term sustainable lifestyle changes.

Through his current roles at Deconstructing Diabetes and Senior Dietitian at Monash Health, experience delivering training, mentoring and education to dietitians and health professionals, Cam is committed to impacting the lives of those managing diabetes.

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