From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): How do you treat yourself when you feel like something sweet? Sugar-free sweets! Keith I only have a tiny…
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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.
Diabetes-friendly food inspiration We chat to Ishay Govender, acclaimed foodie writer, about her love of cooking and how to make Indian food just as tasty…
Understanding Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) Did you know that if you have diabetes and you’re a member of a medical aid, they have to –…
Are there diabetic superfoods? Ask the dietician: Cheryl Meyer “Sometimes it feels like I’m constantly trying to juggle what I want to eat and what…
Gabi Richter is a diabetic counsellor on our Panel of Experts. Today, she speaks to us about grief and diabetes. Stages of Diabetic Grief: Dealing…
Eye disease is a major risk for people living with diabetes. We round up all the facts you need to keep bright-eyed and bushy tailed.…
Why to be proudly South African Here are some great ways to celebrate all things South African, by Charis Le Riche. Join us on Diabetic…
How to help a friend with diabetes: “I would like to know to help and support a friend who has diabetes. My friend is a…
Easy weight training for diabetics Are you struggling to carry your shopping? Does moving boxes make you groan? Nicole McCreedy has the answer: simple weight…
Ajita Ratanjee is one of the dieticians on our Panel of Experts, and the founder of Easy Health Wellness. We asked her for a few…
What’s the best diabetic advice you’ve ever been given? From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): Lower your carbs. Paula Use insulin. Bonnie Exercise and drink lots…
What is Agents for Change? We chat to Buyelwa Majikela-Dlangamandla, a diabetes educator who trains local healthcare workers in a programme called Agents for Change,…
Recent research suggests that gastric bypass surgery may “cure” Type 2 diabetes. We find out more, and give you the facts.
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From the community: “Every year I hold a National Heritage Day feast for my friends and serve up all the…
Looking for an update on how many people have diabetes? Try to wrap your head around these numbers! 415 million people currently live with diabetes,…
Let’s learn some quick facts about high blood pressure (hypertension). It’s so important for people with diabetes to know these facts!
Want to get involved in the diabetes community? Here’s how to start your own diabetes support group.
“What can you guys tell me about mood swings in Type 1s? Happy the one day, negative the next? What advice do you have for…
Easy exercise for diabetics Do you want to know how to lose weight, feel better and control your blood glucose levels the easy way? Take…
If you have been newly diagnosed with diabetes, you may be struggling to cope with the news of your diagnosis. This is absolutely understandable, as…
I don’t know about you, but cooking dinner is one of the things I wish I could just wave a magic wand at. Wouldn’t it…
Easy ways to manage diabetes Making choices and decisions every day about life with diabetes can be tough… But luckily there are solutions to make…
Howza Mosese: Type 1 diabetic Musician, actor and Type 1 diabetic – we find out how Howza Mosese fits it all in. How long have…
Remember when low carb wasn’t as well known as it is today? We do! Here’s an article from Sweet Life magazine published a few years…
Just diagnosed with diabetes Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine When someone is newly diagnosed with diabetes, it’s helpful to start with very simple dietary advice…
What is intermittent fasting? Does it work for people with diabetes? Nutritionist Jane Sandwood explains.
Hello friends! For those of you who’ve been here for a while, you’ll know that we started this online community (both here on the blog…
We just got an email from Derick Truter, who is a Type 1 diabetic and also a Mr South Africa contestant. Here’s his story –…
I’m so excited to introduce you to Gabi Richter, a Type 1 diabetic and counsellor, and a new member on our Panel of Experts who’s…
If there’s one thing anyone who lives in Cape Town knows, it’s that the weather always wins! Please see below update about the Freedom Swim…
We were just sent info about the inspiring Freedom Swim next week. Read all about it below! Meet Dr. Annabelle Slingerland: She is visiting South…
A strong sugary drinks tax We just got the following letter from HEALA and had to share it with you – Sweet Life has submitted…
We got sent this invitation this morning – doesn’t it sound fabulous? If you’re in Durban, check it out! We are very excited to be…
We just got sent this appeal that we thought you – the South African diabetes community – would like to know about… It’s all about…
Have a question about healthy living and nutrition? Ask us here and we’ll get an answer for you! How does exercise impact my blood sugar?…
Good day, We are the Blood Sugars project from the University of the Witwatersrand and the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. November is National Diabetes…
Do you drink alcohol? Do you know how it affects your blood sugar? Here’s some fantastic advice from community member Ane on how to deal…
Hi there, I am a writer, copywriter and journalist; I have been running Humans of SA for 2 years – we also have a Facebook…
To all the diabetic mommies out there: Being diabetic did you breastfeed your baby? I have found that my sugar dips from the breastfeeding. think…
Ramadan can be a difficult time for those Muslim diabetics who want to fast and don’t know how to incorporate fasting into their diabetes diet.
We asked Pietermaritzburg-based dietician Sumaya Sooliman for some advice on managing diabetes during Ramadan and she gave us this fantastic information… Read on!
Hi there, My daughter has been a Type 1 diabetic for 2 years+ now. She is 10 years old. Do you perhaps know of a…
Hi to all at SWEET LIFE, I am so happy to have found the right people to ask my question and allay my fears! I…
Hi, Seriously confused. I have Type 2 Diabetes and am on Lantus (12 units) and Galvusmet (50/100 twice daily). My averages are okay (I think)…
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I want something decadent to eat – despite being diabetic. I want a slice of cake with my…
Hi there, We relocated a year ago from the good old Gauteng to Nottingham Road in the Midlands. I have Diabetes 1 and am looking…
Hi everyone… It’s so heartening to read all of the posts on your website and learn from all of your experiences! It has inspired me…
Sweet Life editor Bridget McNulty was recently interviewed on Afternoon Express on SABC3 – here’s the episode if you’d like to watch! She was joined…
Want to get involved in a diabetes walk in Strandfontein? Here are all the details: When: Saturday 28th November 2015 Where: Leaving from the Strandfontein…
The Western Cape branch of Diabetes SA has partnered with the Lions to organise a walk this National Diabetes Month – get all the details…
At the first global Cities Changing Diabetes Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, today, it was announced that the City of Joburg together with the City of…