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Author: Sweet Life
Sweet Life is a diabetes community that informs, inspires and connects people with diabetes in South Africa. We are here to offer reliable advice on all you need to know about diabetes, support people with diabetes and share that just because you have diabetes, doesn’t mean you can’t live a happy, healthy life.
Let’s get to know Lyn Sewell, who uses her 36 years of experience living with diabetes to provide support, products and inspiration for the diabetes community across South Africa.
Looking for a diabetes-friendly lunch recipe? Try this quick and tasty (low carb!) Broccoli and Mushroom Soup. Broccoli and Mushroom Soup recipe Serves: 4 Ingredients:…
Wondering how to make your morning eggs as nutritious as possible? We’ve got the diabetes-friendly Frittata recipe for you! Frittata recipe Serves: 4 Ingredients: Method:…
Eksoda Mazibuko is a 36-year-old diabetes advocate who founded the Hluvukani Diabetes Support Group. The group provides diabetes education, emotional support, and exercise sessions. Eksoda, diagnosed with diabetes 17 years ago, also raises awareness and funds to buy diabetes equipment for those in need.
Finding the right continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can be a challenge… Luckily, SA Diabetes Advocacy has developed a checklist to help us make informed decisions about our management tools with confidence.
We know that many South Africans with Diabetes struggle with nerve health, which is why we were so excited to hear about a new supplement that supports healthy nerves and may assist with the symptoms associated with neuropathy. Read on for more!
Craving something sweeter for a snack? These Honey Cookies are a special sweet treat just for you… Honey Cookies recipe Makes: 15 Ingredients: Method: Top…
Meet Jared Hinde, a Director of Photography living with Type 1 diabetes. Jared and his cycling partner, Con Malherbe, a multiple myeloma survivor, are no strangers to doing hard things. This time? They’re fundraising on behalf of CANSA Active by doing the 2026 ABSA Cape Epic mountain bike stage race. Get inspired below!
Looking for a diabetes-friendly dinner recipe? This Chimichurri with Whole Braaied Veg recipe is perfect to take your veg to the next level! Chimichurri with…
Lindie Motsoane is a passionate diabetes advocate who has has been living with Type 2 diabetes since 2008. We ask her why she’s dedicated to diabetes…
Looking for a diabetes mentor? These community members are here to help. Feel free to reach out to them directly if you’d like to connect!
Have you heard of StoryRx? The team behind it, led by Stellenbosch University, are co-creating AI-powered stories with people living with Type 2 diabetes, healthcare workers, and community partners. Here’s how to get involved.
Looking for a diabetes-friendly lunch recipe? Try this easy Asian Slaw – just mix together and eat! Asian Slaw recipe Serves: 4 Slaw ingredients: Asian…
Jordyn Dreyer is a practising artist, an unapologetic croissant enthusiast, and she’s been living with diabetes for 5 years.
Looking for a diabetes-friendly breakfast recipe? Here’s one that’s easy, tasty and low carb.
What is medication adherence and why should you care? Let’s talk about it!
Wow, but it has been a busy and exciting year! Here are some of the highlights.
As part of #WearBlueforDiabetes & Change a Life, we ran a competition: hold your own diabetes event, share it online, and stand a chance to win big!
When we asked our South Africans with Diabetes community what their favourite diabetes app is, one answer came out loud and clear: mySugr! But why? Let’s find out.
While most people know about Type 2 diabetes, there is an important condition before
progressing to diabetes – prediabetes – which you should talk to your family members about. Here’s why it’s important, and some helpful tips to get you started
Our 7 day meal plan for diabetes has been so successful that we decided to give you an alternative for every single meal… Making it a 14 day diabetes meal plan!
The 2025 Diabetes Summit is happening from 11th to 13th November in Johannesburg! Here’s what you need to know.
Wil jy weet wat om te eet as diabeet, of om gewig te verloor? Dié Gids vir Gesonde Kos wys jou presies watter kossoorte om te kies (en wat om te vermy), asook die regte porsiegroottes.
Mag diabete vrugte eet? Dit is iets wat baie mense in ons diabetesgemeenskap vra. Ons het die dieetkundige en diabetes-opvoeder Louise Ferreira vir wenke genader.
People with diabetes need to be empowered to manage their own health. But how can they do that if they don’t know their diabetes rights?
A large part of creating awareness about diabetes is through community. We asked Be Active For Diabetes how they are creating a space for people with diabetes to meet each other, be active together and create real change… and what they’re planning to do next!
Een van die vrae wat ons hééltyd by South Africans with Diabetes kry, is wat mense met diabetes mag eet. Hier is die eenvoudige antwoord:
Every year, when we start thinking about #WearBlueforDiabetes, our National Diabetes Month campaign, we have one question: How can we have the biggest impact?
This year, our answer is a little different…
Ons weet niemand is lus om oor die risikofaktore van tipe 2-diabetes te praat nie, maar kan jy ’n minuut afstaan vir dié oulike troeteldier-video?
10 vinnige feite oor die HbA1c-bloedtoetsWeet jy wat ’n HbA1c-bloedtoets is? Jy sal binnekort!
Wil jy weet hoe om tipe 2-diabetes om te keer? Lees verder! Ons het raad – direk van die kundiges.
Kom ons gesels oor lae bloedsuikervlakke: die simptome, hoe dit voel, en wat jy moet doen as iemand naby aan jou dit beleef. Die meeste diabete is dit eens – dit is aaklig.
Have you heard of the Correction Dose podcast? If not, you are in for a treat! Read on to find out all about it…
Baie mense sukkel met hoë bloedsuiker en vind dit moeilik om hul diabetes te beheer. Weet jy egter wat die simptome is? Jy sal binnekort! Lees verder…
Ons is omtrént opgewonde om die Sweet Life Kookboek met jou te deel.
One of our community members reached out to tell us about her new initiative, T1D Made Easy. Read on for more info!
Diabetes Peer Support is an important topic in South Africa. We need as many people with lived experience speaking up about diabetes as possible!
Op soek na ’n maaltydplan vir 7 dae wat gesond, sakpas én liplek-lekker is? Ons het die ideale een vir jou.
What is a GLP-1? Who is it for? What do you need to know about it before you speak to your doctor? Read on for the answers!
We’ve come a long way in normalising discussions about diabetes and mental health – but we can do more.
How has diabetes care changed in 60 years? We interviewed Adele Jossel to understand what diagnosis and management was like over 60 years ago…
Imagine taking the guesswork out of your insulin doses? The Smart MDI system aims to do just that… But does it work? We asked three people with diabetes to give us their honest feedback.
What is it like to be a man living with diabetes in South Africa? June is Men’s Health month, and we are so proud to introduce this round-up of SA men with diabetes.
Siyini lesifo? Isifo sezinyawo esithathelanayo (fungal infections) esiyaye sibizwe ngokuthi amatekenye. Amagciwane angaba ezinzipheni kuphela noma esikhumbeni noma kukho kokubili. Amagciwane athanda ukuhlala endaweni emanzi,…
Have you heard about the T1D Burden Study in South Africa, and why it’s so important? Let’s talk about it…
Each year, Discovery Health calls on its members to nominate a Discovery Health Trustee. This year, we have a person with diabetes in the running!
This is a big day for people with Type 1 diabetes in South Africa! The national Type 1 diabetes burden study is now live.
We’re so excited to share all you need to know about Smart MDI (Multiple Daily Injections) in this article.
Do you know what fragile diabetes is? Read on to hear about Vanessa Reynolds’ lived experience.