Sugar cravings are part of life for many people with diabetes. But what do you do to try and stop them? That was the question…
Category: Advice
Helpful tips and easy-to-understand advice on living well with diabetes and how to live your best life as a diabetic. From the 5 symptoms of diabetes to tips for kids and diabetes in school to how to inject properly, our diabetes tips are practical and helpful.
Are you looking for weight loss tips for diabetics? We posted a helpful #diabetestip on Diabetic South African, and many of you replied asking for…
Most adults aren’t getting the sleep their bodies and minds crave – and this includes those of us with diabetes. Before diagnosis, common symptoms of…
What is diabetes burnout? “Diabetes…. Uugh.” That feeling pretty much sums up what diabetes burnout is all about: the feeling that it’s too exhausting /…
Our regular contributor Jane Sandwood tackles the topic of how to quit smoking if you have diabetes. Have you managed to quit smoking? Do you…
We get one question on our Diabetic South Africans Facebook page every week: please can you recommend a diabetes specialist in (a certain city)? And…
It’s one of the questions we get asked at Sweet Life all the time. Do I have to change my lifestyle – and my diet…
There are some questions that only diabetics know how to ask, and answer. This is your space to ask any questions you like, and give answers to the community.
What’s the best piece of diabetic advice you can give? We asked our Panel of Experts (some of SA’s top diabetes specialists) for the best…
From our community blog: Hi there, I am new to this site. Last night I was at the casualty section of Wilgeheuwel Hospital in Joburg…
From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): What’s the secret to a happy life with diabetes? To not make it an issue. Treat it and forget it.…
Yoga is not only a fantastic form of strengthening exercise, it’s also great for calming the mind – something most of us with diabetes need…
Bridget McNulty finds out what reflexology is all about, and if there’s any chance it can help those with diabetes. Reflexology and diabetes Before I…
Bridget McNulty goes for a reiki session to see what it can do for diabetics. At first glance, reiki seems a little odd. How can…
From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): Belinda wants to know if there are any parents of Type 1 diabetic kids out there… Want to share advice?…
From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): What advice would you give a newly diagnosed diabetic? Get as much info as you can. Prepare to make lifestyle…
We chat to Bongi Ngema-Zuma, First Lady and founder of the Bongi Ngema-Zuma Foundation. Why did you start the Bongi Ngema-Zuma Foundation? It has always…
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…
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…
From our community blog: Good morning, I am in urgent need of assistance to help me get my diabetes / blood sugar levels in control…
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…
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…
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…
Advice: living well with diabetes From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): What does living well with diabetes look like for you? Tried changing my way of…
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…
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…
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…
Victoza injections: yes or no? Hi there, I’m a Type 2 diabetic and overweight. I admit that I am lazy and have been struggling to…
We know that as people with diabetes, we need to be careful of our feet. Footcare is so important. But do you know why? We…
Post natal diabetes 2 I suffered post natal diabetes 2 after a late pregnancy. I can describe the sugar low’s as panic attacks! Then the…
Symptoms of diabetes in men We recently received the below message from one of our Diabetic South Africans, asking about the symptoms of diabetes in…
Diabetes symptoms in women and men Did you know that the symptoms for diabetes are the same in women and men? If you, or anyone…