This National Diabetes Month, our focus is simple: sharing the 5 symptoms of diabetes throughout South Africa. That’s what the Know Diabetes movement is all…
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We just found out about the Retina Risk App, developed in Reykjavik, Iceland, and wanted to share it with our community of South African diabetics.…
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As a Type 1 diabetic, one of the things that makes me anxious in the sweaty days of mid-summer is keeping my insulin cool. I’m…
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The festive season is nearly upon us! But never fear, we’ve asked Leanne Kiezer, the dietician at Pick n Pay, for some helpful tips for…
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of diabetes – the partner of someone with diabetes? Here at Sweet Life, we’ve…
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Meet Michael Marnewick, a Type 1 diabetic and active member of the Diabetic South Africans community. Michael has an inspiring take on living with diabetes,…
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Jane Sandwood, one of our regular contributors, tackles the issue of diabetes diagnosis in the elderly. In a recent study of South Africans over the…
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I received this message from the Blue Circle Voices team, who are part of the International Diabetes Federation. Please help them to raise awareness for…
Leave a CommentIt’s one of the questions we get asked at Sweet Life all the time. Do I have to change my lifestyle – and my diet…
2 CommentsThere are some questions that only diabetics know how to ask, and answer. This is your space to ask any questions you like, and give answers to the community.
36 CommentsAsk the dietician: Genevieve Jardine Is there a happy middle ground? From the community: “I don’t understand the whole LCHF / LCHP ‘low carb high…
Leave a CommentWhat’s the best piece of diabetic advice you can give? We asked our Panel of Experts (some of SA’s top diabetes specialists) for the best…
6 CommentsAsk the dietician: Cheryl Meyer From our community: “I get invited to lots of business meetings and workshops that are catered… Needless to say, none…
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We’ve got a dose of winter workout motivation that will ensure the only layers you’ll be adding this chilly season are layers of clothing! Lee-Anne…
Leave a Comment“One of my children has diabetes, the other doesn’t. How do I make changes that the whole family can adopt so that my daughter doesn’t…
Leave a Comment“My husband is a diabetic, and I would like to know how long it takes before diabetes affects your liver? Should I be worrying about…
Leave a CommentAsk the dietician: Cheryl Meyer From the community: “Being both diabetic and pregnant makes it difficult to know what to eat – there are so…
Leave a Comment“My dad is a poorly controlled Type 2 diabetic, and he doesn’t seem to care. I keep telling him how serious his condition is and…
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