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One of our community members reached out to tell us about her new initiative, T1D Made Easy. Read on for more info!
Diabetes Peer Support is an important topic in South Africa. We need as many people with lived experience speaking up about diabetes as possible!
Op soek na ’n maaltydplan vir 7 dae wat gesond, sakpas én liplek-lekker is? Ons het die ideale een vir jou.
What is a GLP-1? Who is it for? What do you need to know about it before you speak to your doctor? Read on for the answers!
We’ve come a long way in normalising discussions about diabetes and mental health – but we can do more.
How has diabetes care changed in 60 years? We interviewed Adele Jossel to understand what diagnosis and management was like over 60 years ago…
Imagine taking the guesswork out of your insulin doses? The Smart MDI system aims to do just that… But does it work? We asked three people with diabetes to give us their honest feedback.
What is it like to be a man living with diabetes in South Africa? June is Men’s Health month, and we are so proud to introduce this round-up of SA men with diabetes.
Siyini lesifo? Isifo sezinyawo esithathelanayo (fungal infections) esiyaye sibizwe ngokuthi amatekenye. Amagciwane angaba ezinzipheni kuphela noma esikhumbeni noma kukho kokubili. Amagciwane athanda ukuhlala endaweni emanzi,…
Have you heard about the T1D Burden Study in South Africa, and why it’s so important? Let’s talk about it…
Each year, Discovery Health calls on its members to nominate a Discovery Health Trustee. This year, we have a person with diabetes in the running!
This is a big day for people with Type 1 diabetes in South Africa! The national Type 1 diabetes burden study is now live.
We’re so excited to share all you need to know about Smart MDI (Multiple Daily Injections) in this article.
Do you know what fragile diabetes is? Read on to hear about Vanessa Reynolds’ lived experience.
Each person has their own story of diabetes stigma in South Africa. Ernest Groenewald shares his journey.
What does diabetes stigma look like in real life? We ask Sane Mazibuko to share the battles of stigma.
Building on last year’s nationwide Diabetes Stigma Campaign, it’s time for us to raise our voices against diabetes stigma again. Join us on the 14th May for #DiabetesLooksLikeMe.
Why does diabetes stigma matter? Because it’s stopping people with diabetes – you and me and all those you know who haven’t told you they have diabetes – from living healthy, happy lives.
What are your big diabetes questions? What are the things you really need answers for? That’s what we want to know – so we can get those answers for you. Let’s talk about it.
Catherine Jacob has mastered surfing with Type 1 diabetes: she’s an 18-year-old competitive surfer living with Type 1. Here’s her inspiring story…
Sometimes when we talk about CGM and blood glucose monitoring, it seems as if we’re offering an either/or. Either you can afford CGM and choose to use it, or you prefer blood glucose monitoring and find it easier to manage. The reality is that blood glucose testing and CGM go hand in hand. Here’s why.
We’re supporting SA Diabetes Advocacy in their petition to give CGM access to all kids under 18 with Type 1 diabetes. But why is CGM access for kids so important? Let’s talk about it.
World Obesity Day on the 4th March has a compelling theme: Changing systems, healthier lives. “Let’s put a spotlight on the systems — not people — that need to change” is their rallying cry. But how does this relate to diabetes? Let’s unpack the truth about Type 2 diabetes and obesity.
What is life like with diabetes and obesity? Ahead of World Obesity Day on the 4th March, Rochelle Levitt shares her story…
Not sure what a GAD (Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase) antibody test is? Read on to find out why it’s so important.
Diabetes stigma is a huge issue in South Africa: we all know this. But how can we change that? How can we end diabetes stigma? Let’s talk about it.
Ever wonder why it’s important to know about diabetes-related complications? Phumzile Mtshali discovered she had complications and has since received a kidney and pancreas transplant. Read her story below…
One of the most urgent conditions to be aware of, as South Africans, is prediabetes. Here’s what it is, how many of us have it (2 in 3 South Africans have prediabetes!) and what to do about it.
It’s a whole new year! Here’s what Sweet Life has planned in 2025 – will you join us (please)?
Friends, it has been a thrilling year! Here are a few of the Sweet Life 2024 highlights.
Oh my goodness but we are so excited to share the Sweet Life Cookbook with you!
And last but not least, it’s time for the 5 Symptoms Friends Challenge entries! As part of #WearBlueforDiabetes, we encouraged friends across South Africa to share the 5 symptoms of diabetes in the most innovative way. Take a look!
As part of #WearBlueforDiabetes, we encourage families across South Africa to share the 5 symptoms of diabetes in the most innovative way: welcome to the 5 Symptoms Families Challenge!
As part of #WearBlueforDiabetes, we encourage schools across South Africa to share the 5 symptoms of diabetes in the most innovative way: welcome to the 5 Symptoms Schools Challenge!
Picture this: it’s 1986 and you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes. You’re given a glucose testing monitor, syringes and insulin, and a book. That’s it. You know one thing: avoid sugar at all costs. Trevor Pope explains how times have changed!
Here’s how to download the Unu Health app to access the Sweet Life Chatbot.
In November 2024, Sweet Life officially launched our WhatsApp diabetes education chatbot. Find out more here!
Do you feel part of a diabetes community? Bridget McNulty unpacks why it’s so important to her.
Real life can be stressful. Add diabetes on top of it, and juggling life with diabetes is a real challenge. Bridget McNulty wants your advice……
Some days we all need some diabetes advice.
If there’s one topic sure to get people shouting in all caps, it’s what people with diabetes ‘should’ eat. Bridget McNulty has a few opinions to share (surprise surprise!)
Looking for a low carb snack? Snacking with diabetes is hard. What are you supposed to eat that doesn’t spike your blood sugar?
Managing diabetes on a budget is a challenge! We asked our community for tips – take a look below, and you may be surprised at how much you can stretch your grocery budget!
When we asked our community of South Africans with Diabetes if they had any questions for our diabetes experts, they did! So we asked them your diabetes questions… Here are the answers from our Panel of Experts.
I don’t know about you, but it is freezing in Cape Town. And diabetes in winter offers a whole new set of challenges. Bridget McNulty unpacks them here…
We asked our Panel of Experts for answers to the questions you had from our Facebook page South Africans with Diabetes. Here’s all you need to know!
If there’s one topic we get asked about all the time, it’s the insulin pump. What is it? How does it work? How can you get it covered by medical aid? Here are answers to all your questions: the ultimate guide to the insulin pump.
Friends, I am really excited about diabetes advocacy in SA, and here’s why…