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Name: Defeat Diabetes
Address: 94 Garden Street, Alexandria, New South Wales
Rating: 4.91

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Defeat Diabetes is an evidence-based, doctor-led program made by Australians, for Australians, designed to send pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes into remission through simple changes to diet and lifestyle. Enjoy a free sneak peak of what to expect from the Defeat Diabetes Program's lessons, masterclasses, cooking demonstrations, articles, recipes and the latest news and inspiration from the Defeat Diabetes team. Our team of medical experts are here to help improve your health and help provide medical advice about: - What is Diabetes? - Type 2 diabetes - Type 1 diabetes - Gestational diabetes - Pre diabetes

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Defeat Diabetes 5 star review on 14th December 2025

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“A great program for anyone who is committed to controlling their blood glucose levels and preventing potential complications caused by diabetes. Comprehensive information from the online lessons and videos, great recipes to provide inspiration for a varied, low carb way of eating and the Defeat Diabetes online community for support are crucial aspects of the programme . I have been a member for over 2 years now and still regularly use the recipes provided. Recipes are constantly added to keep the variety going. I have lost a total of 14kg and my HbA1c is under the Diabetic threshold. I am not perfect, sometimes I will indulge in a treat meal but DD has reinforced that getting back on track straight away is the best way to maintain my health.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Hi all Love the meal plan,s. I see recently you have produced a slow cooker cook book, well done. To cook I use stove top, air fryer and pressure cooker. So, in view of the spiraling costs of electricity and gas I would love to see more air fryer and pressure cooker recipe,s please. I used to have a slow cooker, it broke, I never replaced it and have no regrets.”

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Posted 5 days ago

“This GP backed program has given me the foundation to reset my whole diet. I have learned so much about diabetes and nutrition and improved my health. Love the easy to use App and the meal plans. It makes it a lot easier to follow and implement. I have also learned to be far more creative in the kitchen. My whole family has benefited from it. Thank you DD Team.”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

Hi there, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear how much you've learned and how the program has helped you improve your health and get creative in the kitchen. It's fantastic that your whole family has benefited, too! We're so pleased the app and meal plans are making your journey easier. Keep up the great work! 🙌 - DD Team

Posted 1 week ago

“My husband and are both have Type 2 - mine moreeasily manged than his. Our GP suggests Defeat Diabetes, we signed up and levels are good and we have lost nearly 10g each - and have also minimised the heartburn/reflux we used to suffer with. Love being able to know what to serve up - just a few changes to suit our taste occasionally. Many thanks!!!!”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

Hi Malcolm, thank you so much for sharing your story! It's wonderful to hear that you and your husband are both seeing improvements in your blood glucose, weight and reflux. We're thrilled that the meal plans are making it easier to know what to serve up, with a few tweaks to suit your tastes. Wishing you both continued success on your journey! ♥️ - DD Team

Posted 1 week ago

“I always open and read any correspondence. Most tips adopted.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Les. We’re glad you find the correspondence useful and that you’ve adopted many of the tips. Thank you for being part of our community! - DD Team

Posted 1 month ago

“I have been on the defeat diabetes journey for some time now and during this time I have lost over 10 kg and my blood glucose readings on a daily basis range between 4.8 and 5.2. As a result my medication for diabetes and blood pressure have both been reduced dramatically. I am continually praising this program and have recently been pleased to find that my podiatrist and doctor have both been looking into the program with a view to recommending the program to their other patients. I have never regretted subscribing to this program and health wise my life has improved from the time I commenced the program.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey with us, Gaye! Losing over 10 kg, improving your blood glucose readings and reducing your medications with support from your healthcare team are fantastic achievements. We’re thrilled the program has made such a positive difference to your health and grateful that you continue to recommend it to others. Thank you for being such a valued part of the Defeat Diabetes community! - DD Team

Posted 1 month ago

“Your program is easy to follow. However not being a fish or red meat eater, I am restricted to chicken and plant based offerings. I do my best to avoid anything that will increase to avoid increased blood sugar readings. Thank you for the program, and choices”

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Posted 1 month ago

Hi Gloria, thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re pleased you find the program easy to follow. While our meal plans include a range of proteins, you’ll also find plenty of chicken and plant-based recipes that can be swapped into your meal plan. Our Simple Meal Plan Guide is another helpful option you can follow. Thank you for being part of the Defeat Diabetes community. - DD Team

Posted 1 month ago

“I am finding it too hard to understand; I admit to being tech-challenged, but finding the recipes has defeated me. Also, I do not think what looks like a keto diet is truly sustainable as a long tertm option. I have tried to sort out the CSIRO low carb diet as well, but the recipes are not appealing and they are always 4 serves when there are only two of us at home. All a bit too hard at this stage.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Hi James, thank you for your honest feedback. We understand that navigating the program can feel challenging, particularly if you’re not confident with technology. Our approach is low carb rather than strictly keto, and is designed to be sustainable long term. Meal plans are generally set for two serves unless stated otherwise. Leftovers can be enjoyed for lunch the next day, or recipe quantities can be adjusted to make one serve. Our support team is also happy to help you find the recipes and navigate the program. - DD Team

Posted 1 month ago

“I appreciate the education, recipes and support provided by the programme.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Hello and thank you for sharing this. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the education, recipes and support provided by the Defeat Diabetes Program. - DD Team

Posted 1 month ago

“Defeat Diabetes helped me returned to a healthy weight range, educated me in maintaining good nutiriton practice which assisted me in lowering my BSL level from 6.3 to 5.4. The program is informative and provides a great array of delicious recipes to try and follow. Thankyou Defeat Diabetes.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Hi David, congrats and thank you for sharing your wonderful results! We’re delighted the program helped you return to a healthy weight range, improve your nutrition and lower your blood glucose level from 6.3 to 5.4. It’s also great to hear you’re enjoying the delicious variety of recipes! - DD Team

Posted 1 month ago

“Just completed the 12 week course with fantastic results I have lost 7kg and am already down in a pre diabetic range of 6.2 HBA1C. My Fatty liver has decreased also. I still have a long way to go to get my extra werght down but it now feels that this is possible.”

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Posted 2 months ago

Congratulations on your fantastic results! Losing 7 kg, improving your HbA1c and seeing a reduction in fatty liver are wonderful achievements. We’re delighted the program has helped you feel confident that further progress is possible. Keep up the great work! - DD Team

Posted 2 months ago

“Hello I usually do not like doing reviews. One company complained because I gave 4 out of 5 stars despite the service being very good. They asked a new employee to ring me up and pressure me to adjust it to perfect would you believe it? I think this sort of thing is common so I generally don't trust reviews. So here goes: I am very pleased with the programme and service. The presentations, lectures and videos are really good and I am grateful. I have lost some weight and my insulin requirements have dropped by more than half and my HbA1c and BMI are lower(BMI now 24.7 and HbA1c about 6.0 according to sensor. I haven't seen the endocrinologist for a little while to repeat bloods etc). Both my GP and endocrinologist are very supportive and encouraging although they doubt I will lose DM 2 and I must admit so am I as have had it for nearly 30 years but I am giving it a good go. I have asked your experts a few questions and they have been well answered promptly. This is all over about 4 or 5 months. However, I do want to say that the programme asks a lot of clients, people, patients in that I find it difficult to get the automatic system to recognize what videos, questionnaires I have completed sometimes. Also, and this is unsurprizing but for completeness, it requires a lot of time to complete the learning components. So, as a busy medical professional but in a very different field, it is a challenge to find the time given all my other professional, family commitments and interests. It is like a sort of master's degree course or certificate course. I must read a great deal in other areas and have multiple commitments. Now I imagine that a retired person or one with a different set of expectations in life would not find it difficult. Also, I am familiar with the science although when I trained the emphasis was on "low-fat diets" as your experts attest to. I am fortunate that I have an extremely supportive wife who helps in all sorts of ways eg. in sharing the same meals sometimes although not always. What would it be like for a single person I wonder. So, it works at least up to a point, but it is demanding. You asked for the review and there it is! It is meant to be helpful please understand. All the people you have on board seem excellent. I would like to remain anonymous of course. Also, I really like the meal plans and dietary advice: excellent as it nearly all is!”

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Posted 2 months ago

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and honest review. We’re delighted to hear about the improvements you’ve experienced and that you’ve found the expert guidance, educational content and meal plans valuable. We also appreciate your feedback about the time commitment and difficulties with completed content being recognised. We’ve taken this on board and will share it with our team as we continue improving the program. Please remember that you can work through the lessons at your own pace — there’s no expectation to complete everything at once. Thank you again for sharing such constructive feedback and please know that we have taken them onboard and passed it on to our team. We wish you continued success! - DD Team

Posted 2 months ago

“I originally started the with Dr Bruckners book, then progressed to joining the site. I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2000, a condition inherited from my father. I have had a lot of problems with the side effects of medications, e.g.kidney and liver problems.These problems have resolved now that my medication has been changed again. However with the Defeat Diabetes program I am now taking less medication. I haven't completed the 12 step program yet as there has been other family problems to contend with, but I'm getting there. I love trying the recipes and finding those I like. I recommend anyone with diabetes 'to give it a go', young or old (I'm 85 years young)”

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Posted 2 months ago

Hi Lynley, thank you for sharing your story! We’re delighted that Dr Brukner’s book led you to the program and that you’re enjoying exploring the recipes. There’s no rush to complete the lessons — you can work through them at your own pace. At 85 years young, your determination is truly inspiring! - DD Team

Posted 2 months ago

“I don’t have diabetes but I didn’t know I had metabolic syndrome. What a surprise! I thought I was getting old and my symptoms was normal for my age. If I rested for an extended period of time, then got up, I would experience pain in my feet. Within a few days of starting on this journey I noticed I didn’t have pain when I started to walk. My quality of sleep has improved. My husband has always had IBS now that isn’t an issue anymore. The acid in my stomach has improved. My husband has osteoarthritis in his right knee but that has settled down and not giving him pain anymore. We both have noticed our brain function has improved, now that’s worth something, haha. It’s incredible that by changing the diet the negative symptoms have subsided. I was a believer of low fat foods but by increasing the good fats with the guidance of Defeat Diabetes education has helped me understand that the low fat and carbs were the cause of the negative symptoms.”

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Posted 2 months ago

Thank you for sharing your experience, Sally! It’s wonderful to hear that you and your husband have noticed so many positive changes, from better sleep and digestion to improved comfort and clarity. We’re delighted the program’s education has helped you understand low carb eating and healthy fats while making changes that work for you both. - DD Team

Posted 2 months ago

“I have just been charged for another years subscription. I was not asked if I wanted to, which I don't. I cannot get the 'contact us' to show me how to make contact and the invoice only has a address no phone number. So this is the only way I can get some attention. I wish to cancel the renewal and have the $99 returned to y credit card.”

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Posted 2 months ago

Hi Carol, thank you for getting in touch and sharing your feedback. We’re sorry for the frustration caused by the renewal and difficulty reaching us. We’ve since been in contact with you directly and have honoured your refund request. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and wish you all the best. - DD Team

Posted 1 week ago

“I am proud to be a member of Defeat Diabetes and would encourage anyone undecided about joining not to hesitate any longer. With the help of the recipes and principles I have learned over the past four years, I have maintained a weight loss of around 12 kg and reversed fatty liver disease among other things. Although I've never been diagnosed with diabetes, I was initially attracted to the programme because of its science-backed approach. Nothing I'd ever tried before was as simple or worked long-term. I hope Dr Brukner and his team keep on getting the word out there!”

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Posted 2 months ago

Hi Rochelle, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! Maintaining a 12 kg weight loss and improving your health over four years is an incredible achievement. We’re delighted that the science-backed principles and recipes have helped you find a simple, sustainable approach that works long-term. We’re proud to have you as part of our community! - DD Team

Posted 2 months ago

“They provide great foods for Diabetes but not where to buy the products from, I search a few of the bread options they recommened on their last email and couldn't find an outlet that sold them, only the packs/ingredients to make them which I don't want to do.”

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Posted 3 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. We understand that finding recommended low carb breads can be tricky, as availability varies between locations and some products sell out quickly. You may also like to try one of the low carb bread recipes available in the program, although we appreciate that making your own isn’t always convenient. - DD Team

Posted 2 months ago

“This program has worked wonders for my well-being and the variety of meals has been inspiring. Always look forward to the next episode of offerings and so grateful for ging me the challenge of keeping the limitations in place with the wonderful menus available. Thankk you all so much! Julie F”

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Posted 3 months ago

Thank you, Julie! We’re thrilled the program has made such a positive difference to your wellbeing and that you’re enjoying the variety of meals. Your kind words mean so much to us! – DD Team

Posted 2 months ago

“Can I rate this program as more than 5 stars!!!! In February 2025 I was 96.5kg, I joined Defeat Diabetes in June same year after blood tests during a relapse of Long Covid showed prediabetes and abnormal LFTs, fatty liver on US. I had been battling 20kg weight changes with every time I had a crash with Long Covid. Well today I weighed 70kg, have lost 19cm around waist, fasting BSL 5.2 mm/L etc etc and no further crashes from Long Covid. It appears going low carb for me has switched off the inflammatory switch that was triggering a relapse every time I started to feel better and do more. I cannot thank the team enough!!!! I have worked in health for 40 years and this app really is a game changer imo. I haven't counted calories at all, just changed to low carb and thanks to all the help and more help on the site it hasn't been difficult for me at least and my QOL of life has gone from 'not good' with 4 years with LC to ' yehhhhh, so much better' and fingers crossed no relapses for 12 months after doing so much more cognitively which was what triggered me before to fall in a heap. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you team Defeat Diabetes!!!!! 🥰”

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Posted 3 months ago

Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. What an incredible transformation — not just in weight and metabolic health, but in your quality of life as well. We're delighted to hear you've experienced such positive changes and truly appreciate your kind words. Stories like yours inspire both our team and the wider community. Wishing you continued health and success on your journey. - DD Team

Posted 3 months ago

“Amazing. I lost 40kg and no longer take medication. Easy. Effective.”

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Posted 5 months ago

Wow, what an incredible result. Losing 40kg and no longer requiring medication is a testament to your hard work and commitment. Thank you for sharing your success story with us. - DD Team

Posted 3 months ago

“The information was invaluable and comprehensive. This is easilly the best program I have encountered in the 25 years I have been a Type 2 diabetic. The only minor critisism I had was that much of the material was repetitive and often appeared in multiple lessons. I read and watched everything for fear of missing something importent but this got a little boring at times. Also the information got a little too technical at times (at least for me). The course could probably be trimmed to 8 - 10 weeks without omitting any importent information.”

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Posted 5 months ago

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback Daniel! We’re really glad to hear the program has been so valuable for you, especially after 25 years managing type 2 diabetes 🙌 We also appreciate your suggestions. The repetition is there to reinforce key concepts, but we understand it can feel a bit much, and your feedback on simplifying and streamlining is incredibly helpful. We’ll be sure to pass this on to the team. Thanks again for sharing your experience 💛 - Defeat Diabetes Team

Posted 5 months ago

Defeat Diabetes is rated 4.9 based on 58 reviews