I’ve been thinking a lot, lately, about the constant juggle of Type 1 diabetes. How wonderful it would be to just take 24 hours off and not have to think about it. Or to have someone next to me who could help me with the juggling. Here are a few examples…
Month: September 2026
You might have been offered generic medication or heard it mentioned as a cheaper alternative for different types of medication… But do you know what it is, why it’s cheaper, and whether it works the same? Here are the answers to all those questions (and more!)
That’s right! There’s a new option to add to the list of available CGMs in South Africa. The iCan i6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is here, and we’ve got all the facts about it.
The process to get a transplant of any kind is quite a complicated process, which is unsurprising! One community member shared her story of life after a kidney and pancreas transplant, but she was one of the lucky ones. Keep reading to get the full picture about what the process of receiving a transplant in South Africa is actually like.
Do you know how to read a food label? If you’re living with diabetes – Type 1 or Type 2 – it’s important to know what kind of food you’re eating. We’ve made it as easy as possible!
Living with diabetes can make it hard to take a step back and look at the journey so far. Nikita Sweeney took some time to reflect on 13 years of managing diabetes, what she’s learnt and what her hopes are for the future.
Now that we’ve explored how diabetes, mental health and nutrition are connected, what about supplements? The body and mind are more connected than we often realise, and well-studied botanicals may play a beneficial role in supporting everyday balance.
We know how closely diabetes and mental health are connected, but how does nutrition fit into that?
Ready for some inspiration? Courtney Govender is sharing her story of navigating life with Type 2 diabetes, and Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS, formerly known as PCOS).
Wondering what snacks are diabetes-friendly? Try making this low carb crunchy chickpeas snack – simple enough to try today! Crunchy Chickpeas recipe Serves: 4 Ingredients:…