Low Carb Food for Managing Diabetes | PBCo. Australia
If you're managing type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or insulin resistance, what you eat matters. Reducing carbohydrates and cutting added sugar are among the most widely recommended dietary changes for supporting stable blood sugar levels — and they don't have to mean giving up the foods you enjoy.
At PBCo., we make low carb, gluten free baking mixes, sweeteners and pantry staples specifically designed to be blood sugar friendly. Real ingredients, no added sugar, and genuinely delicious. Made in Australia for real life.
Why low carb food helps with blood sugar management
When you eat carbohydrates, your body breaks them down into glucose, which enters your bloodstream and raises blood sugar. For people with diabetes or insulin resistance, this process is harder to manage — the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or doesn't respond to it effectively.
Reducing carbohydrate intake directly reduces the amount of glucose entering the bloodstream after meals. This can help:
- Reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes
- Support more consistent energy levels throughout the day
- Reduce cravings driven by blood sugar fluctuations
- Support weight management, which is closely linked to insulin sensitivity
- Complement medication management (always work with your healthcare team)
A low carb approach doesn't have to be extreme to be effective. Even moderate reductions in carbohydrate intake can make a meaningful difference for blood sugar stability.
Always consult your doctor or diabetes educator before making significant dietary changes, particularly if you are on medication.
What makes PBCo. products suitable for people with diabetes
Our products are formulated to be genuinely low in carbohydrates and contain no added sugar — not as a marketing claim, but because of how they're made.
Instead of wheat flour and sugar, our mixes use ingredients like lupin flour, almond meal, faba bean protein, chia flour and flax meal. These ingredients are naturally lower in carbohydrates, higher in protein and fibre, and have a significantly lower effect on blood sugar compared to conventional baking mixes.
As a comparison: our Low Carb Pancake & Pikelet Mix contains 5.7g of carbohydrates per serve. A standard supermarket pancake mix typically contains 30g or more per serve. That's the difference.
We also use erythritol and monk fruit as sweeteners in relevant products — both are well-tolerated by people with diabetes and have minimal impact on blood sugar.
Our most popular products for blood sugar management
The following products are among our most popular with customers managing diabetes, pre-diabetes and insulin resistance:
Low Carb Pancake & Pikelet Mix
5.7g carbs per serve. All the enjoyment of pancakes, without the blood sugar spike. Made with lupin flour, almond meal and coconut flour. Diabetes friendly, gluten free.
Low Carb Sunflower & Linseed Bread Mix
A proper loaf of bread with a fraction of the carbs of standard bread. Made with real ingredients, no nasties, genuinely satisfying. One of our most-loved everyday staples.
Protein Pancake Mix
3.9g carbs and 18g protein per serve. High protein, ultra low carb, keeps you full and your energy steady for hours. Made from lupin flour, almond meal and faba bean protein.
Natural Sweetener Erythritol
A natural sugar alternative with zero effect on blood sugar. Use it anywhere you would use sugar — baking, cooking, coffee. No aftertaste, no blood sugar spike.
Low Carb Cookie and Cake Mixes
Because managing diabetes doesn't mean giving up baked goods. Our low carb baking mixes let you make the things you love with a fraction of the carbs and no added sugar.
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What our customers say
"Being newly diagnosed with Diabetes and also not able to eat any gluten I was struggling. Until I found the pizza and pancake mix. Now I can eat perfectly healthy and enjoy these wonderful treats. They taste terrific and no sugar spikes and no gluten stomach. Will be always sticking to these, and the taste is lovely."
- Debra M.
"These baking mixes have been wonderful to have on hand for my daughter who has Type 1 Diabetes. She can have a yummy treat without spiking blood glucose levels. The bonus is that the whole family love them!"
- Corrine M.
"I have type 1 diabetes and have put on a lot of weight so was looking for a low carb option which satisfies my blood sugars and weight loss goals. I came across this on Instagram and ordered straight away. It's great - especially toasted. The customer service is remarkable and I highly recommend the bread mix and pizza bases."
- Renee P.
Note: These are real customer experiences. Individual results vary. PBCo. products are food products, not medical treatments. Always work with your healthcare team to manage your diabetes.
Practical tips for living low carb with diabetes
Switching to a lower carb way of eating doesn't have to happen all at once. A few practical starting points:
- Swap your bread — replace standard bread with a low carb bread mix. It's one of the simplest and highest-impact changes you can make.
- Replace the sugar — swap sugar in your baking and coffee for erythritol. Same function, zero blood sugar impact.
- Read the labels — not all "health food" is low carb. Check total carbohydrates per serve, not just sugar.
- Keep baking — the goal isn't restriction, it's substitution. You can still make the foods your family loves with ingredients that work better for your body.
- Monitor your response — everyone's blood sugar response to food is individual. If you have a glucose monitor, test after meals to understand how different foods affect you specifically.
For more information and practical low carb ideas, visit our resources blog.
Frequently asked questions
Are PBCo. products suitable for type 1 diabetes?
Our products are low in carbohydrates and contain no added sugar, which many people with type 1 diabetes find helpful for managing insulin dosing. However, type 1 diabetes management is highly individual — always consult your diabetes care team before making dietary changes.
Are PBCo. products suitable for type 2 diabetes?
Yes. Low carb, low sugar eating is widely recommended for people managing type 2 diabetes. Our products are specifically formulated to be low in carbohydrates and free of added sugar. They are made from real, recognisable ingredients with no hidden starches or fillers.
Do your products contain artificial sweeteners?
We do not use aspartame, saccharin or other artificial sweeteners. We use erythritol and monk fruit as sweeteners in some products. Both are natural, well-tolerated by people with diabetes, and have minimal impact on blood sugar.
Are your products gluten free?
Yes. Our full range is gluten free. Our co-owner Russ has coeliac disease, so gluten free integrity is built into how we formulate every product!
Where can I buy PBCo. products?
Our full range is available online at lovepbco.com with delivery across Australia. We also stock selected products through health food retailers and selected independents.
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