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…
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.
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…
We just found out about a diabetes walk this Wednesday – here are all the details!
If you’re struggling to find Halaal health food, we may have the answer! Check out the new business that has recently launched in Cape Town…
Do you live in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town? Be sure to attend this free diabetes awareness day!
Just a quick note to say – did you see Sweet Life interviewed in the Sunday Times last week, for National Diabetes Month? If not,…
We’re very excited to share the details of the 2015 Cycle 4 Diabetes relay with you – a 52-hour cycling relay starting today! Check out…
Hi, Could you help with some information please? I’m a Type 1 diabetic and my eyes are always itchy and red, and it’s like the…
Hi there, I would like to find out which medical aids have the most benefits for diabetes ? Thank you! – Bartho
We recently got an email from a reader who loves his Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) and wanted to share why it’s so effective. To find…
Sweet Life was recently approached by Dr Lara Hatchuel, who works for a company called Clinresco Centres based in Kempton Park. They currently have three international diabetic trials, and are looking for participants.
A professional nurse from Ekurhuleni East has a question about blood sugar control.
A Type 1 diabetic from Zambia reaches out for diabetes support.
Good morning, I am a diabetic and live in Pretoria. I have problems controlling my sugar and have to use Type 2 diabetes medication. My…
A Type 1 diabetic asks for advice about blood sugar levels and mountain biking.
An early shift worker asks how to approach his work with a diabetes request.
A query about chronic burning feet and diabetes.
An excerpt from the HIV / TB / Diabetes Resource Kit.
An excerpt from Perspectives on Type 2 Diabetes.
All the info you need for this year’s diabetes kids camp (2015).
A Type 1 diabetic explains how he figured out what to do about high blood sugar after intense exercise.
“Nurses are primary caregivers, and have the most frequent and direct contact with people at risk of or living with diabetes,” Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla said. “As the incidence of diabetes increases in South Africa, it is important to capacitate them to deal with this epidemic in every way.”
Bridget McNulty (editor of Sweet Life magazine) has just released a new e-book: How to Live a Happy Life (with a Chronic Illness) and she’s offering it free to all Sweet Life readers… For one day only!
Are you interested in endurance sport and diabetes? Eddie wants to start a Diabetic Multisports Club! Here’s what he has to say…
Nicolene has diabetes and just had her eyes checked: the doctor says there’s bleeding at the back of her eye… Does anyone have any tips for her?
Thahtoow has Type 1 diabetes and has accepted it, but wants to gain weight. Do you have any healthy weight gain tips?
Timothy was diagnosed with Diabetes type 2 in 2013 but is struggling to accept his chronic condition… Any advice?
Two years ago, we wrote an article in Sweet Life magazine about the low carb diet debate. Today I’d like to open up a discussion about hunger and food addiction.
A recent study has shown that enough magnesium in the diet could help to prevent hypertension and high blood sugar. And reduce diabetes risk!
Hi there, I was wondering if you could be so kind as to assist me in the following request. My girlfriend has been a Type…
Every Wednesday at 8pm, the Sweet Life diabetes community gathers together on Facebook (over at Diabetic South Africans) to talk about all things diabetic.
Our daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes two weeks ago. Up to then, she spent up to 6 hours a day on the tennis court in her quest to become a pro.
Have you always wanted to see your name in lights? We can’t quite help out with that, but we are looking for some more testimonials to add to our homepage… So we can put your name in Sweet Life lights!
Some tips on exercising with diabetes – what to do with blood sugar, how to snack and exercise and all you need to know as a diabetic who wants to exercise.
This short documentary shows a mother’s efforts to manage her daughter’s daily struggle with a life-threatening condition: Type I diabetes.
Did you miss out on the Durban Diabetes Walk last year? Never fear – it’s going to happen in March this year! Here’s all the info you need…
Here’s a taste of Sweet Life editor Bridget McNulty’s experience with Type 1 diabetes and pregnancy… Published in The Daily News…
This World Diabetes Day, let’s make sure everyone we know is aware of the five symptoms of diabetes and gets themselves tested – share this now!