Do you struggle with feeling angry about your diagnosis? Diabetes counsellor Gabi Richter gives some advice on how to deal with anger and diabetes… Read…
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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.
Low GI (Glycaemic Index) foods are those that release their carbohydrates very slowly. GI is a number that describes the rate at which sugar is…
Knowing the symptoms of diabetes is such important information. Learn the 5 symptoms now!
Wondering what to eat now that you have diabetes? Unsure what kind of food will be good for your blood sugar? While it’s always a…
This month, one of our expert dieticians, Louise Ferreira, gives us advice on how to manage diabetes and kids parties… One of the trickiest things…
Whether or not your child has diabetes, it’s so important for them to get the nutrition they need to be healthy and strong.
Anette Thompson, one of our expert podiatrists, sent through these helpful tips for how to deal with a fungal infection in the foot. What is…
If there’s one question we get all the time, it’s: where can I find a healthy diabetes meal plan? Pick n Pay is working on…
I must be honest, I’ve never particularly liked artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes. Here’s why…
Looking for a support group on WhatsApp? The diabetes community has started these groups all over South Africa.
One of the things that’s hardest about being diabetic is figuring out who to ask for help: do you need a dietician, a doctor, an…
Wondering how to switch out unhealthy food for healthy alternatives for diabetics? We’ve got you covered with this list!
Sugar cravings are part of life for many people with diabetes. But what do you do to try and stop them? That was the question…
Are you looking for weight loss tips for diabetics? The Sweet Life community has plenty to share!
What is the best sweetener for people with diabetes? Great question. It comes down to personal choice, and information.
We understand that managing Type 2 diabetes is a challenge. For pretty much every Type 2 diabetic. Here are some expert tips.
The other day I asked on Diabetic South Africans if anyone had any diabetes questions for us to ask our experts – and the questions…
One of our South Africans with Diabetes community members posted this on Facebook recently, and I loved it so much I asked if I could share it here…
I’m so excited to share that over the last few months we’ve been busily working away behind the scenes to transform Sweet Life into an…
Counting your carbohydrates – or carb counting, as it’s usually known – is a useful tool for any person with diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2).
We just found out about the Retina Risk App, developed in Reykjavik, Iceland, and wanted to share it with our community of South African diabetics.…
Do you know the facts about high blood pressure? It’s really important for people with diabetes to understand.
Should diabetics use foot spas? When one of our community members asked about foot spas and foot massagers on South Africans with Diabetes, there was…
What you need to know about gestational diabetes The 12th to the 16th of February is Pregnancy Awareness Week, an excellent opportunity to discuss one…
Most adults aren’t getting the sleep their bodies and minds crave – and this includes those of us with diabetes. Before diagnosis, common symptoms of…
Now that the New Year is well and truly underway, what resolutions are you going to stick to when it comes to healthy eating? Pick…
As we all know, diabetes and high cholesterol often go hand in hand. Which is why we’re spreading the word about a cholesterol clinical trial…
Eating over the festive season is part of the fun, but all your hard work to get in shape for summer shouldn’t be compensated by…
It’s mid-December, which means we’re all ready to kick back, relax and feast with our friends and family… But does December have to be decadent?…
As a Type 1 diabetic, one of the things that makes me anxious in the sweaty days of mid-summer is keeping my insulin cool. I’m…
Phew, but this World Diabetes Day was a whirlwind! Between radio and TV interviews, the Know Diabetes campaign and sharing the 5 symptoms of diabetes…
The festive season is nearly upon us! But never fear, we’ve asked Leanne Kiezer, the dietician at Pick n Pay, for some helpful tips for…
The 2nd annual Diabetes Frontier Africa conference is in Johannesburg this week, and has some big questions to answer. Medical researchers continue to highlight the…
What are you doing on Saturday 3rd November? Why not join WoW (WesternCape on Wellness) in Athlone for a fun and informative Diabetes Awareness Day?…
Today, our guest writer Maryna shares some tips and advice from her travels… Specifically, travelling with diabetes. She’s outlined 8 helpful tips for travelling with…
There’s been a lot of talk on our Diabetic South Africans Facebook page about how diabetes affects the whole family. Especially after this guest article…
Our regular guest writer Maryna has some advice to share today about work stress and diabetes. How do you cope with work stress? Maryna shares…
Ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of diabetes – the partner of someone with diabetes? Here at Sweet Life, we’ve…
Brian has a question I haven’t heard before… Any advice on diabetic-friendly foods with iron? I am a Type 2 diabetic and just recently I…
Best online diabetes magazines Last week, we were informed that Sweet Life has been named one of The Best Diabetes Magazines in the world. We…
What is diabetes burnout? “Diabetes…. Uugh.” That feeling pretty much sums up what diabetes burnout is all about: the feeling that it’s too exhausting /…
Meet Michael Marnewick, a Type 1 diabetic and active member of the Diabetic South Africans community. Michael has an inspiring take on living with diabetes,…
Are you in Durban? Do you have diabetes, or know someone with diabetes? Then join Diabetes SA for their 2nd annual fundraising brunch for the…
Did you catch Sweet Life editor Bridget McNulty when she returned to the Expresso show on SABC3 to talk about Type 2 diabetes? Here’s an…
I’d like to introduce Maryna Prins, a new contributor who will be sharing her thoughts on living with Type 1 diabetes every month. Would you…
Have you heard about the Cape Town Diabetes SA Children’s Camp? Don’t delay, register today! Here’s all the info you need, from Shelly Schutte, one…
Living with diabetes: Understanding diabetes nutrition Did you know that the dietary guidelines recommended for people with diabetes are the same as those recommended for…
Are you a sportsperson with diabetes? Do you have any advice to share with Mike about diabetic-friendly energy drinks? Good day, I am a Type…
Our regular contributor Jane Sandwood tackles the topic of how to quit smoking if you have diabetes. Have you managed to quit smoking? Do you…
So you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes… Welcome to the club! We’re happy to have you here, even if it’s not something you would have chosen.