Do you know about the different food groups? Would you be able to name them? When you’re building a healthy plate of food, it helps.
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On Tuesday 1st March 2022, for the first time ever, South Africans are uniting to show what diabetes looks like. Join the #DiabetesLooksLikeMe movement and…
In 2021, the Diabetes Alliance created South Africa’s first Diabetes Charter. It was prepared after a consultative and collaborative process with volunteer workstreams – each…
One of our community members, Lurina Fourie, has created this fabulous Type 1 diabetes dictionary for us to share. Here’s what she says: Enjoy this…
We were recently sent this information and wanted to share it with you – would you like to be part of the Enhance Advocacy Academy?…
Naeem Sonpra has been living with diabetes for over 30 years, but that doesn’t keep him from being an avid cyclist. Here are some of…
Valentine’s Day = sweet treats, right? Finding sweet treats that are low in calories and added sugar can be a challenge when you have diabetes.…
People living with Type 1 diabetes are a largely ignored group. The main emphasis of all diabetes awareness is – rightly – on the 90% of those living with Type 2 diabetes, who are leading the death tolls for South African women in South Africa, according to Stats SA.
The latest diabetes statistics from Stats SA on mortality and causes of death have shown that South Africans are dying of diabetes. Let’s unpack the details…
It probably won’t surprise you to learn that behaviour change is exactly what it sounds like – changing your behaviour. Specifically, changing your personal habits and attitudes for a reason.
Could sugar addiction be at the heart of Type 2 diabetes? South African family physician, Dr Beth Vale, works in the public health system and reflects on Type 2 diabetes in this article.
One of our community members, Sonette Smith, reached out to share her Type 1 diabetes journey with us, in the hopes that it might help someone else.
After the success of our first Masterclass with Prof. David Segal, we had to have another one. Here are all the highlights (and a recording if you want to watch it!)
Earlier in the year, we shared a Type 1 Diabetes Registry survey, to try and understand if South Africans with Type 1 diabetes would be…
After the week we’ve all just had, some good news would be welcome! Sweet Life Diabetes Community, South Africa’s largest online diabetes community, is delighted…
National Diabetes Month is always exciting because we shine the spotlight on diabetes through events and activities. But 2021 was different because of South Africa’s…
Not sure which foods to eat if you have diabetes or want to lose weight? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s your Healthy Food Guide!
Earlier this year, we were lucky enough to sit down with endocrinologist Prof. David Segal for a Masterclass on how to interpret your glucose reports. It was fascinating! Here’s what we learnt…
Together with Abbott Diabetes Care and FreeStyle Libre, we’ve created a beautiful 2022 Diabetes Journal. It’s aimed specifically at those living with Type 1 diabetes,…
New diabetes stats released by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) ahead of World Diabetes Day reveal that 537 million adults around the world are living…
November is National Diabetes Month, and the 14th November is World Diabetes Day. We’re delighted to share the many events on offer for people living…
What are you doing on Friday 12th November? Would you like to join the #WearBlueForDiabetes movement by wearing blue for diabetes?
Anyone who is a member of a medical aid needs to know how (and when) to complain to the CMS. Here, we outline exactly how to do that.
Meet Elize Cloete, living with Type 1 diabetes and using essential oils to help her diabetes control. She’s answering the question: Could essential oils help people with diabetes?
If you’re living with diabetes, it’s important to have your eyes screened every year. The new diabetic retinopathy screening benefit from Discovery hopes to make this a lot easier.
The University of Pretoria (UP) has launched South Africa’s first exclusive Diabetes Research Center at a public academic institution.
How many people with diabetes in South Africa use a flash glucose monitor or CGM? What’s stopping them from using one? Those are the questions we wanted to answer with our Diabetic South Africans and sensors survey. The results were surprising.
Would you like to be part of South Africa’s Inaugural Diabetes Summit? The Diabetes Alliance is looking for people living with diabetes to help co-create this event, as well as a Diabetes Charter.
We are so proud to introduce this round-up of South African women with diabetes. What is it like to be a woman living with diabetes…
The Economist Intelligence Unit recently released a superb article about telemedicine and diabetes in South Africa – we unpack it for you.
Are you on Discovery? Do you know how to order sensors on the Discovery CGM Benefit, that applies to all members with Type 1 diabetes? You can find the 2023 updates here.
We were recently sent this fascinating article from Prof. Larry A Distiller, the Principal Physician and Executive Chairman of the CDE.
Researchers are trying to better understand the impact of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) on quality of life, and how to best measure it. Help them by answering these quick questions!
Lungelo Hadebe is an activist and the founder of YOU CAN Activists. We asked him to share his story of diabetes, dialysis and the desire to make a change.
One of the FreeStyle Libre FAQs we get often is about the difference between blood glucose testing (what you do with a fingerstick test) and…
Have you been thinking of travelling with diabetes but feeling anxious about it? We’ve rounded up the best diabetic travel tips – read on!
Do you know about the Pamoja Advocacy Program? If you’re between the age of 18 and 30 and living with Type 1 diabetes, read on!
Is sourdough bread better for diabetics? If so, how does a slice of sourdough compare to a slice of brown bread?
We have just found out about an exciting new insulin for Type 2 diabetes, released by Novo Nordisk. Read on to find out more!
In mid-April 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Global Diabetes Compact at the Global Diabetes Summit.
We all know there’s no such thing as a perfect diabetic… So why is it so hard to accept that? Let’s talk about being a perfectionist with diabetes.
Is there a stigma around living with diabetes, do you think? Many people with diabetes feel as though there’s a diabetes stigma.
Moji Musa is a PhD with academic and industry experience in diabetes and cardiovascular disease. She is living with Type 1 diabetes, after being misdiagnosed…
Diabetes complications are one of those things none of us wants to think about… Having diabetes can be stressful enough without worrying about complications.
How has diabetes changed in the last 36 years? That’s the question we asked artist, writer and Type 1 diabetic Paul Edmunds – here’s what he had to say…
We know that it’s likely that SA will have a third wave of COVID-19, and that it will probably hit in the middle of the winter flu season. Here’s how to boost your immunity to prepare.
We’ve been getting so many questions about the FreeStyle Libre System, because of our work with the #fingerstickfree movement.
There’s a new diabetes cookbook in town, and it is fabulous! Here’s all you need to know about Low-Carb Express by Vickie de Beer.
We are so excited about the launch of the second season of our podcast: South Africans with Diabetes! Take a listen and let us know what you think.