There are some questions that only diabetics know how to ask, and answer. This is your space to ask any questions you like, and give answers to the community.
Month: May 2018
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine Is there a happy middle ground? From the community: “I don’t understand the whole LCHF / LCHP ‘low carb high…
I got this amazing email about being a Type 1 diabetic from one of our community members last week and had to share it. Would…
The International Diabetes Federation reports an average of three and a half million people in South Africa are living with diabetes. Three and a half…
Exercise for diabetics is one of the most important parts of a healthy lifestyle. If you’re tired of the same old exercise routine, and the…
What’s the best piece of diabetic advice you can give? We asked our Panel of Experts (some of SA’s top diabetes specialists) for the best…
Type 2 diabetes on the radio For radio presenter and TV actor Kini Shandu, Type 2 diabetes gave him new meaning. Here’s what he has…
Ask the dietician: Cheryl Meyer From our community: “I get invited to lots of business meetings and workshops that are catered… Needless to say, none…
What is ketoacidosis? Ketones and ketoacidosis are often mentioned in relation to diabetes, but what are they exactly? Ketones result when your body burns fat…
Winter workouts with diabetes We’ve got a dose of winter workout motivation that will ensure the only layers you’ll be adding this chilly season are…
From our community blog: Hi there, I am new to this site. Last night I was at the casualty section of Wilgeheuwel Hospital in Joburg…
Sometimes the biggest challenge to eating a healthy diet is finding the right ingredients: here’s how Annora Mostert, the founder and group owner of Anja’s…