Ep. 91 My son has diabetes: our low-carb lifestyle

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Discovering that your child has Type-1 diabetes is traumatic. Knowing that a coma may be fatal, making optimal, sustainable lifestyle changes, and successfully managing your child’s school and social life creates constant stress. Food writer Vickie de Beer shares what this path has taught her, and how the advantages of a low-carb lifestyle inspired her to write best-selling cookbooks. PLEASE NOTE that Vickie is not a medical professional and offers her experience as a chef, food writer and mom.
18 Oct 2022 English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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