Gabi Richter is a diabetic counsellor on our Panel of Experts. Today, she speaks to us about diabetes and depression. Diabetes and depression Managing everyday…
Month: December 2017
Do you know what brittle diabetes is? We asked one of our readers, Rencia, to share her story of living with brittle diabetes with us.…
Want to keep healthy all-year round? We’ve found the fastest ways to improve your immunity. A big part of being healthy is, obviously, eating the right food and exercising. Here are some other great tips!
Kids are undoubtedly hard work… But they’re also masters at forcing us to unwind! And if there’s one thing people with diabetes need, it’s to…
How to help a friend with diabetes “A friend at work is diabetic, and I’ve never really thought about it before because he seems to…
Start exercising today It’s so important to exercise – for general health and also for blood sugar control. But how do you start exercising today?…
Avoid dehydration When you think of your diet as it relates to your diabetes, the first thing you think of is probably not how to avoid…
From our community blog: Good morning, I am in urgent need of assistance to help me get my diabetes / blood sugar levels in control…
You would never guess that Trevor Davids, a business consultant, film and TV producer and biker filled with the joys of life, has Type 2…
Whether you battle to lose weight, or struggle to gain it, maintaining a healthy weight with diabetes is a constant battle for many people. Joanne…
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From our community: “With Christmas coming up I know I’m going to want to eat what I shouldn’t… What are…
I don’t know about you, but I love the idea of eating only what’s in season. Fresh fruit and vegetables are obviously at their most…
All you need to know about going on holiday with diabetes – Type 1 or Type 2.
There’s no better way to learn more about the world, go on an adventure or unwind than to spend some time reading… Here are our…
“My teenage son doesn’t want to take his insulin. He rebels against it as if it’s something only I want him to do, not something…
Diabetic fitness Not a natural fitness fanatic? Don’t worry about it! Susan Erasmus shows how even the most determined couch potato can get some exercise…
I was lucky enough to be invited to the most fascinating diabetes conference in Cape Town recently: Tackling the Challenges of Diabetes and Obesity in…
