Image credit A few years ago, just after I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, I remember reading a big discussion on an American diabetes…
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How inspiring! There’s a new foundation for children with diabetes, and it’s been started for the sole purpose of helping these kids meet other diabetics,…
Hi there, My sister is a Type 1 diabetic and smokes every hour a cigarette. I try to convince her to stop smoking but to…
I just became a Type 1 diabetic, I want to know what fruit and food can I eat and what should I avoid? I do…
Hi everyone, As promised here is the info regarding the BT test and my experience with it. To start off with, let me give you…
A lot of people want to know if a particularly bad sugar binge was what pushed them over the edge into diabetes – if that’s…
Exercise for diabetics: that’s a big question! Luckily we have some answers. The important thing to remember when choosing your exercise is that it has…
Image credit I have a blog- over on my website – that’s mostly neglected these days… but I was scrolling through some old posts and…
Hi there! I have already posted this on Diabetic South Africans Facebook page, but thought I’d post it to you guys too… Hey guys! Just…
Hi all, I was diagnosed 3 years ago with Type 2 diabetes (also known as diabetes 2), with a reading of 30, down to 24,…
Hi everyone! What I would like to know is what are the best snacks for a diabetic? I am a caregiver and very new at…
We live in a world where the answer to almost any question is: “Just Google it!” But Googling health information is notoriously dangerous, as many…
Good morning! I’m a Type 2 diabetic and would like some good advice on how to better control my blood sugar levels. Sadly I still…
Can diabetes be cured? Type 2 diabetes, yes (if it’s diagnosed early enough). Type 1? Not yet…
What are the different types of diabetes? It’s one of the questions we get asked a lot on South Africans with Diabetes. There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Here’s some basic information about the differences between them.
Helloooo… I’m a Type 1 diabetic for the past 22 years. To be honest, it’s not easy every day but staying positive and trying your…
Only Type 1 diabetic since 2009 and hating it of late… really hating it! Got two little girls (aged 3 and 4) to care for…
Hi Sweet Life, I wanted to share my experiences with Bolus on Board so that the rest of the community might be able to benefit…
I was diagnosed as a diabetic in December 2009. Had to turn around after I knocked on death’s door. I am insulin dependant and have…
Image credit Newcastle University in the United Kingdom has recently published the findings of a controversial study on Type 2 diabetics. The study was an…
Howza is a Type 1 diabetic and a successful rapper and TV star here in South Africa. Have you heard his incredible anthem to living…
Sometimes it feels like diabetes (whether Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes) needs to come with an instruction manual – preferably an A to…
Many people want to know if it’s possible for people with diabetes to drink alcohol. Here’s a perspective from our community member, Ane.
The thing that makes diabetes different to many other conditions is that it’s chronic – which means it’s full time, all day, every day, from…
So here it is! The first ever update on the world of Sweet Life… It’s been a long time coming for the three of us…