Are you looking for a fun way to get fit? Here are a few exercise classes specifically for people with diabetes – we’ll add to…
Month: March 2018
Managing diabetes can seem like a full-time, neverending job. And that sometimes it seems like there are too many things to remember! Keeping your diabetes in check as you get older is not only possible, but important.
Just because you’re at work doesn’t mean you can’t unwind and relax. Charis Le Riche shows us how. Studies by the international research company Bloomberg…
“One of my best friends is a Type 1 diabetic and she often skips taking her insulin to keep her weight down… I know this…
A fit pregnancy – with diabetes Staying active during pregnancy is the best thing for you – and your baby, Cindy Tilney tells us. Especially…
Do you practice yoga? Do you know about its health benefits? Let’s take a look at how yoga may help reduce heart disease risk.
Bridget McNulty finds out what reflexology is all about, and if there’s any chance it can help those with diabetes. Reflexology and diabetes Before I…
Lessons learnt from diabetes and pregnancy Sweet Life editor and Type 1 diabetic Bridget McNulty shares her diabetes and pregnancy story – and what she…
A diabetic pregnancy “I’m sure all husbands worry about their pregnant wives, but it’s extra worrying because my wife is diabetic and has to be…
What should a basic diabetic pantry look like? We asked dietician Cheryl Meyer to give us a shopping list! The basic diabetic pantry From our…
Ajita Ratanjee is a registered dietician on the Sweet Life Panel of Experts. She shares some of her diabetes dietary tips with us today. Blood…
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is often linked to behavioural risk factors like smoking, eating the wrong kind of food, carrying too much weight, not exercising enough, and drinking too much alcohol. Screening for CVD, and other NCDs (non-communicable diseases) is essential for early detection, treatment and prevention of other health complications.
Looking for inspiration beyond your front door? Claire Barnardo has some great ideas for enjoying the outside more. Unwind in nature Whether it’s rain or…
We all know how exhausting living with diabetes can be – here are 10 easy ways to offer support to your diabetic partner. Being a…
Diabetic hiking A weekend hike is not just a fun, affordable activity for the whole family, it’s also one of the best ways to enjoy…
Bridget McNulty goes for a reiki session to see what it can do for diabetics. At first glance, reiki seems a little odd. How can…
It’s the highest mountain in Africa, but that didn’t stop Neil Rae – a Type 1 diabetic for 50 years – from wanting to climb…
Type 1 diabetes used to be diagnosed in the young; Type 2, mostly in older people. But the picture is changing. Why? And what can…
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From our community: “I know that as a diabetic I should always try and be good, but sometimes it’s hard……
Are you testing your blood sugar the right way? It’s easy to make these common mistakes! Here are some top tips to ensure you get…