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South Africans with Diabetes
Do you want to join South Africa's largest online diabetes community?
You’re in the right place. Sweet Life is an inspiring diabetes community for South Africans with diabetes. We are a registered NPO/PBO with a single focus: to empower people living with diabetes in South Africa.
We do that through creating and testing foundational diabetes education building blocks, as well as creating a powerful online community for everyone with diabetes.
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Let’s talk about the T1D Burden Study in South Africa
Have you heard about the T1D Burden Study in South Africa, and why it’s so important? Let’s talk about it…

Nominate a Discovery Health Trustee with diabetes
Each year, Discovery Health calls on its members to nominate a Discovery Health Trustee. This year, we have a person with diabetes in the running!

National Type 1 diabetes burden study launches today!
This is a big day for people with Type 1 diabetes in South Africa! The national Type 1 diabetes burden study is now live.

Everything you need to know about Smart MDI
We’re so excited to share all you need to know about Smart MDI (Multiple Daily Injections) in this article.
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The Sweet Life Chatbot is now live!
Big news! Sweet Life has officially launched our WhatsApp diabetes education chatbot. Find out more here!

Just diagnosed with diabetes?
Just diagnosed? I’ve been there, it’s so hard… This article has all you need to know right now – and nothing more.

How to reverse Type 2 diabetes: the recipe
Do you want to know how to reverse Type 2 diabetes? Read on! We have advice straight from the experts.

Do you know the 5 symptoms of diabetes?
Knowing the symptoms of diabetes is such important information. Learn the 5 symptoms now!