Gabi Richter is a diabetic counsellor on our Panel of Experts. Today, she speaks to us about the day you’re diagnosed with diabetes. The day…
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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.
From our community blog: Hi! I wonder if anyone can advise me. I’m 27 (soon to be 28) and was diagnosed as a Type 2…
We ask Dr. Tracey Naledi, the Chief Director of Health Programmes for the Western Cape Department of Health, to share her personal health tips and what…
Do you need to take natural supplements for diabetes? Let’s take a look at the available options.
What do you drink when you have diabetes? We asked dietician Genevieve Jardine to give us ideas for the best diabetes-friendly drinks. Here are her ideas!
Gabi Richter is a diabetic counsellor on our Panel of Experts. Today, she speaks to us about diabetes and depression. Diabetes and depression Managing everyday…
Do you know what brittle diabetes is? We asked one of our readers, Rencia, to share her story of living with brittle diabetes with us.…
Want to keep healthy all-year round? We’ve found the fastest ways to improve your immunity. A big part of being healthy is, obviously, eating the right food and exercising. Here are some other great tips!
Kids are undoubtedly hard work… But they’re also masters at forcing us to unwind! And if there’s one thing people with diabetes need, it’s to…
How to help a friend with diabetes “A friend at work is diabetic, and I’ve never really thought about it before because he seems to…
Start exercising today It’s so important to exercise – for general health and also for blood sugar control. But how do you start exercising today?…
Avoid dehydration When you think of your diet as it relates to your diabetes, the first thing you think of is probably not how to avoid…
From our community blog: Good morning, I am in urgent need of assistance to help me get my diabetes / blood sugar levels in control…
You would never guess that Trevor Davids, a business consultant, film and TV producer and biker filled with the joys of life, has Type 2…
Whether you battle to lose weight, or struggle to gain it, maintaining a healthy weight with diabetes is a constant battle for many people.
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From our community: “With Christmas coming up I know I’m going to want to eat what I shouldn’t… What are…
I don’t know about you, but I love the idea of eating only what’s in season. Fresh fruit and vegetables are obviously at their most…
All you need to know about going on holiday with diabetes – Type 1 or Type 2.
There’s no better way to learn more about the world, go on an adventure or unwind than to spend some time reading… Here are our…
“My teenage son doesn’t want to take his insulin. He rebels against it as if it’s something only I want him to do, not something…
Diabetic fitness Not a natural fitness fanatic? Don’t worry about it! Susan Erasmus shows how even the most determined couch potato can get some exercise…
I was lucky enough to be invited to the most fascinating diabetes conference in Cape Town recently: Tackling the Challenges of Diabetes and Obesity in…
From our community blog: Hi, My son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes about a year and a half ago. His HbA1c hasn’t been great…
It might seem as though being a restaurant chef would be too tempting a job for a Type 1 diabetic, but 30-year-old Vanessa Marx has…
Children with diabetes often experience stigma. Carine Visagie explains how to make life easier for your child. When Njabulo Dlamini was diagnosed with diabetes at…
Diabetes-friendly essentials Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From our community: “I find myself worrying about food a lot, as a diabetic… What are the essentials…
Every two years, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) publishes a Diabetes Atlas, with estimates of diabetes facts and figures from around the world. The 8th…
All you need to know about cholesterol and diabetes – and how to deal with high cholesterol.
Here are four fun games to play indoors with the whole family – laughs included. We’ve got something for everyone, young and old. 30 second…
“I’m worried that my wife is suffering from diabetes burnout. She seems exhausted by her condition and uninterested in getting it back under control. What…
Diabetes and exercise – two things that go together perfectly. But who said exercise had to be at the gym? Here are some fun ways…
Cape Talk: Pippa Hudson talks about World Diabetes Day and Sweet Life magazine with Bridget McNulty. Listen to the podcast here. Algoa FM: Jeff Moloi…
Indigenous Afro-Soul artist Candy Tsamandebele talks to us about living with Type 2 diabetes. When did you find out you had Type 2 diabetes? After…
From our community blog: I am a Type 1 diabetic since 1991. I have had two children and desperately want a third, but cannot face…
If you met Shiara Pillay, a happy, healthy and confident 21-year-old who loves Art and is studying International Relations and Diplomacy, you wouldn’t guess that…
Pregnancy and diabetes Motherhood is a great adventure and (morning sickness aside!) being pregnant is magical. Inside of you, a perfect little baby is growing……
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From our community: “Being newly diagnosed, I am learning about foods that I can and can’t use. I cannot find…
We just got a message from dietician Jessica Pieterse of Nutritional Solutions, offering free diabetes nutrition talks to support groups in Joburg – get in…
All you need to know about your medication – and how to store it.
Nothing beats the feeling of a great laugh. Claire Barnardo reminds us why laughter should be part of every day. Laughter has been called the…
“My friend was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and weirdly the thing that’s bothering him most is what people will think. He doesn’t want…
Exercising with diabetes Getting active every day can feel like a bit too much to ask for, especially if you’re already juggling life and diabetes……
Have you heard about LifeinaBox? I’ve been hearing a lot about it lately – it’s a “device that will revolutionize the transport of medication worldwide.”…
From our community blog: Hi all, Petunia has a question for us about lowering high blood sugar: “I would like to know what can I…
Richard English has Type 1 diabetes – but that hasn’t stopped him from embarking on all kinds of adventures, including a seven day, 1000km cycle…
Diabetes updates From the artificial pancreas to new ways of testing blood sugar and more, we take a look at the future for those with…
Is snacking a good idea for people with diabetes? We get some expert and helpful tips on snacking with diabetes.
How to test for diabetes is a big question… But before you start making excuses about not having time to go to your local clinic…
If you have diabetes, you need to be aware of foot care. We’ve got some top tips to make that easy to do.
How to start your own garden Always wanted to grow your own greens? Claire Barnardo gets you started this season. How often have you wished…