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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.

The Sweet Life Chatbot
Big news! Sweet Life has officially launched our WhatsApp diabetes education chatbot.

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

How to reverse Type 2 diabetes: the expert recipe to follow
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. Once you understand what to look for, you’ll be able to share this knowledge with others.
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Let’s talk about CGM access for kids
We’re supporting SA Diabetes Advocacy in their petition to give CGM access to all kids under 18 with Type 1 diabetes. But why is CGM

The truth about Type 2 diabetes and obesity
World Obesity Day on the 4th March has a compelling theme: Changing systems, healthier lives. “Let’s put a spotlight on the systems — not people

Life with diabetes and obesity
What is life like with diabetes and obesity? Ahead of World Obesity Day on the 4th March, Rochelle Levitt shares her story…

GAD antibody testing and diabetes
Not sure what a GAD (Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase) antibody test is? Read on to find out why it’s so important.