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When you have family with diabetes, it can feel as if you’re living with the condition too. We offer some advice and support to all those living alongside diabetes – whether you’re parenting a child with diabetes, living with a diabetic husband, or just looking for tips for the whole family.

May 31st, 2022 | Sweet Life | 6 min read

Let’s talk about diabetes stigma

When we decided to do a second season of the South Africans with Diabetes podcast, the first thing I wanted to do was talk about the awkward stuff… The things we’re all thinking about, but haven’t really brought into the open. One of those things is diabetes stigma. Is it real? Is it worse for people with Type 2 diabetes? What do we do about it, and how do we make it better?

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