There’s something so wonderful about feeling part of a community, isn’t there? The community we have at Diabetic South Africans (South Africa’s largest online diabetes…
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Wow, but National Diabetes Month this year was busy! With radio and TV interviews galore, a shared event with the Western Cape Department of Health,…
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Which South African medical aid will choose to be the industry leader in diabetes? Sweet Life Diabetes Community has just started a petition to South…
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Last month I was approached by Sanofi to be part of their #DiabetesYourType campaign. It’s an international campaign that highlights the fact that each person…
Leave a CommentUPDATE: The randomly selected winner is Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi. Congratulations! Those of us with diabetes know that living with a chronic condition adds a whole extra…
Leave a CommentRencia Phillip wanted to clear up some diabetes misconceptions… A few of the ways that people get diabetes facts confused. Do you have any to…
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We know that parents of kids with diabetes have a lot to deal with… All the usual parenting plus a whole lot more to worry…
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#KnowYourDiabetesNumber National Diabetes Month in SA The more we can talk about diabetes, the more we can share the message that it is possible to…
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Many people in our diabetes community want to know if they can eat fruit. And if so, how much? We asked dietician and diabetes educator…
Leave a CommentWorld Diabetes Day is on Thursday 14th November and we’re compiling all the events around South Africa on the day and in the weeks following.…
Leave a CommentDiabetic retinopathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes… But what is it like to live with? Sweet Life community member Rencia Phillips…
Leave a CommentDo you struggle with feeling angry about your diagnosis? Diabetes counsellor Gabi Richter gives some advice on how to deal with anger and diabetes… Read…
Leave a CommentLow GI (Glycaemic Index) foods are those that release their carbohydrates very slowly. GI is a number that describes the rate at which sugar is…
Leave a Comment1 in 2 people with diabetes is undiagnosed in South Africa. That’s why it’s so important to share the 5 symptoms of diabetes with everyone…
2 CommentsWondering 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…
1 CommentThis month, one of our expert dieticians, Louise Ferreira, gives us advice on how to manage diabetes and kids parties… One of the trickiest things…
1 CommentWhether or not your child has diabetes, it’s so important for them to get the nutrition they need to be healthy and strong. We asked…
3 CommentsAnette Thompson, one of our expert podiatrists, sent through these helpful tips for how to deal with a fungal infection in the foot. For the…
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