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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 for those in the public sector, as well as creating a powerful online community for everyone with diabetes.
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Struggling to control your diabetes?
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.
What is normal blood sugar? Here’s everything you need to know.
What is normal blood sugar? What should people with diabetes be aiming for? That’s a question we get all the time.
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 lived experience
When it comes to discussions about diabetes, lived experience is essential. Bridget McNulty unpacks why, and how to make it more of a priority in
The Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Handbook
We’re so excited to announce that an updated version of the award-winning Low Carb Solution for Diabetes has just been published! The Type 1 and
Life with diabetes and a disability
We love sharing our community’s stories of life with diabetes. Here’s Holly’s story of life with diabetes and a disability – how she was born
Your healthy low-carb eating plan
If you’re trying to change your diet and reduce carbs, it can be tempting to immediately switch out the foods you love for sugar-free/diabetes- friendly
