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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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Sweet Life 14 day diabetes meal plan
Our 7 day meal plan for diabetes has been so successful that we decided to give you an alternative for every single meal… Making it

The 2025 Diabetes Summit
The 2025 Diabetes Summit is happening from 11th to 13th November in Johannesburg! Here’s what you need to know.

Gratis Gids vir Gesonde Kos: hoe om gesond te eet as diabeet, of om gewig te verloor
Wil jy weet wat om te eet as diabeet, of om gewig te verloor? Dié Gids vir Gesonde Kos wys jou presies watter kossoorte om

Vrugtegids vir diabete: die beste lys porsiegroottes nóg
Mag diabete vrugte eet? Dit is iets wat baie mense in ons diabetesgemeenskap vra. Ons het die dieetkundige en diabetes-opvoeder Louise Ferreira vir wenke genader.
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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!
