If your child has Type 1 diabetes, you have your hands full. We have all kinds of articles about diabetes and children, particularly kids and…
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We know that nobody wants to talk about Type 2 diabetes risk factors… But can you spare 1 minute to watch this adorable video of…
Do you want to know how to reverse Type 2 diabetes? Read on! We have advice straight from the experts.
If you’re living with Type 2 diabetes, you may think that you won’t ever need insulin… But that’s not always true. Insulin is a reality…
Type 2 diabetes diet “What do I eat now that I have diabetes?” is probably the first question anyone who is newly diagnosed asks –…
Sweet Life’s big focus for 2020 is diabetes education research, in alignment with the Diabetes Alliance. As South Africa’s diabetes community, we offer an online…
We just got an email about an Afrikaans children’s book about diabetes, and had to share! Marilie van der Merwe is the author – here’s…
We were recently approached by a university student who asked us to share a survey on the perceptions of sweeteners: please answer the quick survey…
The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is easing in South Africa. This means that we can finally catch our breath enough to look at…
We all know that pregnancy with diabetes can be challenging, which is why we’ve written about it so much before. We’ve shared advice for pregnancy…
Many people struggle with high blood sugar and find it hard to keep their diabetes under control. But do you know the symptoms? You will soon! Read on…
We’ve discussed diabetes and kids in school in some detail, but we know that if your child has diabetes it’s a lifelong journey. That’s why…
Let’s talk about snacks for diabetics! It’s a question we’re often asked on Diabetic South Africans, and now that we have a few meal plans…
What a strange time we’re living in… Remember when we could easily go to our doctor’s office or clinic or hospital without it feeling dangerous?…
If there’s one topic that gets people with diabetes excited, it’s diet. Those who believe in low carb really believe in low carb. Those who…
Sweet Life’s big focus for 2020 is diabetes education research, in alignment with the Diabetes Alliance. As South Africa’s diabetes community, we offer an online…
We’ve written about carb counting before, and how helpful it can be for people with diabetes. But now we have a free carb counting masterclass…
“I’m diabetic. What food should I be eating?” is one of the most common questions we’re asked on Diabetic South Africans. That’s why we created…
We know that diabetes and mental health is a big issue for many people. We’ve written about diabetes and depression before, and diabetes burnout, but…
We know that a lot of people have been very anxious about Type 2 diabetes and COVID-19. That’s why we’ve been sharing stories of diabetes…
What do you know about your gut health, and how it might be affecting your diabetes? Gut health is the balance of bacteria in your…
Meal plans can be so helpful, but up until now, we haven’t had a low carb meal plan to share with you. Today, that’s changed!
We all know how important it is for people with diabetes to take care of their feet. We asked one of our experts, podiatrist Anette…
When you’re living with diabetes, you have to be extra careful of your teeth. We’ve written about gum disease and diabetes (this study found a direct link) but we wanted to share some helpful, practical tips. We found them with Accu-Chek – take a look at the full pamphlet here.
What is the best medical aid for diabetics in South Africa? Which medical aids cover the necessary medication and doctor’s visits most fully?
Sweet Life is South Africa’s diabetes community: a space to share information and advice about living well with diabetes, both here on the website and…
Looking for a 7 day meal plan that’s healthy, affordable and delicious? Look no further!
What is a CGM? A Continuous Glucose Monitor can help you test your blood sugar with ease, and manage your diabetes better. Here’s all you need to know to make an informed decision.
Last week, one of our Diabetic South Africans community members asked what to do if you have diabetes and get COVID-19. What a good question!…
Erectile dysfunction and diabetes are a common issue. As with all aspects of diabetes, knowledge is power! Read on to find out more…
Our Diabetic South Africans community member, Krsangi Radhe, continues with her series of articles on mindfulness for diabetes with these tips for a gratitude practice.…
At the end of 2019, Sweet Life was awarded a Shuttleworth Foundation Flash Grant. These small cash grants are awarded “to a collection of social…
Sweet Life is South Africa’s diabetes community: a space to share information and advice about living well with diabetes, both here on the website and…
As diabetics, we need to understand the details of our medical aids. What we are due, what we can fight for, and how to motivate…
On Tuesday this week, I was lucky enough to be part of Abbotts’ dX2 2020 event – their first digital diabetes exchange and experience event.…
Kirsten de Klerk has been living with Type 1 diabetes for the last 16 years – but that’s not all: she’s a 32 year old…
We asked Prof. Joel Dave, one of SA’s top endocrinologists and one of our Panel of Experts, for an update on the COVID-19 situation for…
Holly Rey is an award-winning South African house artist living with Type 1 diabetes. Mzansi’s most loved house star has stormed into 2020 towing a…
Pregnancy is such an exciting time… Exciting, and a little scary. Especially if you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and you’re not sure what it…
One of our Diabetic South Africans community members, Krsangi Radhe, has offered to write us a series of articles on mindfulness for diabetes. If you…
We’ve found a bunch of diabetes survivors of COVID-19, and asked them to share their stories here. COVID-19 and diabetes is a scary topic –…
There are so many powerful South African voices for diabetes! We’ve seen our community grow so much in the last few years: in online communities…
In this series of articles about fat loss and diabetes, we’re looking at what to eat to lose weight. Nicholas Caracandas from Diabetic Athletic is…
What do we know about COVID-19 and diabetes in South Africa? That’s the question everyone wants to know on Diabetic South Africans. There’s not enough…
Sweet Life is South Africa’s diabetes community: a space to share information and advice about living well with diabetes, both here on the website and…
What is normal blood sugar? What should people with diabetes be aiming for? That’s a question we get all the time.
In this series of articles about fat loss and diabetes, we’re looking at popular diets for diabetics, why they don’t work, and what works better.…
So, diabetes is pas by jou gediagnoseer … Welkom by die klub! Ons is bly jy’s hier, al sou jy nie dié pad vir jouself…
Een van dinge waaroor ons die meeste op Diabetic South Africans gevra word, is die verskillende tipes diabetes. Daar is drie hooftipes: tipe 1-diabetes, tipe…
Wonder jy wat om te eet sedert diabetes by jou gediagnoseer is? Onseker water tipe kos goed vir jou bloedsuiker is? Dis altyd ’n goeie…