This month, we welcome a new member to our Panel of Experts – Dr. Claudine Lee, a GP from Hilton in KZN with a special…
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Here at Sweet Life, we love supporting anyone who is offering free healthcare advice and services to those in need. Take a look at what…
Hi there, all My gorgeous son, David, was diagnosed with Type 1 in January this year. He’s 2 years and 9 months old. I was…
Hello all you diabetics! Firstly, I was diagnosed with Type-1 at the age of 4. I recently turned 31, so 27 years of insulin dependency…
Would you like to stand a chance to WIN a 6 month supply of diabetic supplements? Of course you would! Simply head over to www.sweetlife.org.za/win…
Here’s some advice from Novo Nordisk for teachers with diabetic children in their classroom… One of the many challenges facing busy educators today is how…
Hi, I am a South African grade 1 teacher, with a delightful little diabetic child in my class. I am required to monitor his glucose,…
Hello! My granddaughter who has Type 1 diabetes is going with us for 2 weeks to Mauritius by boat. I am very unsure how to…
Hi there I am new to this site. Last night I was at the casualty section of Wilgeheuwel Hospital in Joburg because my 2 year-8-month…
The festive season is just around the corner – and with it, all kinds of delicious temptations! We asked Sweet Life dietician Genevieve Jardine to share…
Hi. I am a 47 year old man who has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure since 2010. For diabetes I…
Today we’re joined here on Sweet Life by Keketso Semoko, known to millions as Isidingo’s Ma Agnes, in her new and very important role –…
Did you catch Sweet Life editor Bridget McNulty on Doctor’s Orders on SABC3 this month? No? Missed it? Never fear, we have the clip for…
… Here at Sweet Life is to make sure that YOU are getting your own, free copy of Sweet Life. So tell us: 1. Are…
Tomorrow, Thursday 14th November 2013, is National Diabetes Day: a day to celebrate diabetes! Woolworths is celebrating the day by giving free dietician-led tours of…
From 7th to 9th November 2013, a bit of history is being made on South African soil as an all-diabetic cycling team cycle 1 200km…
It’s National Diabetes Month – the perfect time to get involved in spreading diabetes awareness… Here are some great ways to get involved: Join Sweet…
Here at Sweet Life magazine, we’re always learning new things… As I’m sure you know, diabetes is a condition that has endless layers of information,…
Want to use this infographic somewhere and need it high res? Email us and we’ll happily send it to you – we want to share…
Do you live in Gauteng? Check out this helpful congress next month! “We have an annual congress in October every year for people with diabetes…
Looking for a change in your Type 2 diabetic life? Take a look at this diabetic retreat that one of our Sweet Life diabetes community…
Hello, I have been a diabetic Type 1 for the past 17 years. My levels are up and down but under control. I go to…
Over 60 million people worldwide suffer from glaucoma, and don’t know about it… Eyecare Awareness Month is from 23rd September to 10th October this year,…
Hip hip hooray! Happy 90th birthday to Novo Nordisk, one of South Africa’s favourite insulin manufacturers. Here’s what they have to say about the momentous…
Hello. My 14 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes last year. I want to bring to your attention an initiative that I…
Did you enjoy the article on trail running for diabetics in issue 6 of Sweet Life magazine? Here are some more fantastic trails for you…
In issue 6 of Sweet Life magazine, our fabulous dietician Genevieve Jardine shared some great ideas for Meals at the speed of life… Looking for…
Hi! I wonder if anyone can advise me. I’m 27 (soon to be 28) and was diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic in 2010. When…
I am a Type 1 diabetic since 1991. I have had two children and desperately want a third, but cannot face another pregnancy like the…
From our Facebook page (Diabetic South Africans): My 9 year old son is getting mouth ulcers every so often. Any recommendations for multivitamins for Type…
Hi there, I enjoy a vitamin effervescent drink in the mornings–like Berocca, superdine, pharmatron ect. My question—are these drinks okay for diabetics? Thank you. –…
I guess this question should have been forwarded to a Dietician but I am sure you will pass it on. Being a Type 2 diabetic…
Image credit One of our readers, Jenna Ferguson, wrote in with this fabulous sweet potato recipe. Here’s what she said: “I have another good recipe…
Hello, Just found out that my dad in-law has 7.2 count blood sugar. I would like to find out more about how he should change…
Hi there, I came across your website while surfing for information. I understand that it’s for people already suffering with diabetes but I am hoping…
Image credit If you’re trying to find a way to put together healthy lunchboxes and snacks that still taste great, check out these great tips…
Hi, I have had my fasting blood sugar tested recently and my doctor told me it was too high at 12. He has prescribed Type…
Hi there, I need to hear from people that have had exposure/ experience with children using insulin pumps for Type 1 Diabetes. How old are…
Hi, I have extreme problems with high sugar levels. I was recently in Unitas Hospital where Dr Moolman recommended that I must get an insulin…
Hi there, My joints are sore, and my feet burn! What can I use? It’s especially bad at night… Thanks! Monica
I am a Type 2 diabetic and battling to get my blood sugar under control. I’m now taking insulin as well. I have also been…
Hi. I’m the mom of a 3-year-old newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic. I’ve been using syringes to inject insulin. Changed to insulin pens. Now there’s…
Hello, Please help – ever since I started using insulin (I was diagonsed last year with Type 1 diabetes) my legs are getting thinner and…
Hi my name is Andiswa and I am a Type 1 diabetic. I was diagnosed with diabetes in June 2011 and am using Humulin 30/70…
Hi everyone, This is a plea for help for my uncle! He is facing amputation of his leg from the knee down, they want to…
Hi there, A colleague of mine has just been diagnosed with measles. Does having Type 2 diabetes mean I have a greater risk of getting…
We were lucky enough to be featured in the Daily News newspaper this month, in honour of National Diabetes Month – check out the article…
Image credit On Wednesday 21st November, The Health Alliance hosted an empowerment class called Successful Living with Diabetes. In this class, there was an informative…
Should people with diabetes be eating pasta made with durum wheat or common wheat? How much does the type of wheat we choose really matter? Dietician Louise Ferreira explains for us.
On Saturday I was lucky enough to go to the Diabetes 101 meeting in Athlone, run by the Athlone Pharmacy. What a wonderful day! There…