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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.…
What you need to know about gestational diabetes The 12th to the 16th of February is Pregnancy Awareness Week, an excellent opportunity to discuss one…
There 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.
What is ketoacidosis? Ketones and ketoacidosis are often mentioned in relation to diabetes, but what are they exactly? Ketones result when your body burns fat…
From our community blog: Hi there, I am new to this site. Last night I was at the casualty section of Wilgeheuwel Hospital in Joburg…
What is hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can be scary for all involved: here’s what you need to know to deal with one. Hypoglycemia (a…
From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): What’s the secret to a happy life with diabetes? To not make it an issue. Treat it and forget it.…
Yoga is not only a fantastic form of strengthening exercise, it’s also great for calming the mind – something most of us with diabetes need…
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From the community: “My wife and I love having friends over for sundowners but never know what drinks to offer…
Are you looking for a fun way to get fit? Here are a few exercise classes specifically for people with diabetes – we’ll add to…
The millenary practice of yoga is fast gaining ground on a worldwide scale; known as an efficient stress buster that brings practitioners greater vitality and a…
Neville Pillay is one of Durban’s favourite DJs and comedians… Who just happens to be a Type 2 diabetic. We speak to him about keeping…
From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): What advice would you give a newly diagnosed diabetic? Get as much info as you can. Prepare to make lifestyle…
We chatted to community inspiration Veronica Vember about how she changes lives, one step at a time. What got you interested in diabetes at first?…
We chat to Bongi Ngema-Zuma, First Lady and founder of the Bongi Ngema-Zuma Foundation. Why did you start the Bongi Ngema-Zuma Foundation? It has always…
Life-saving hormone There are no two ways about it: insulin is a miracle drug. It was discovered in 1921 and has saved millions of lives…
From our community blog: Hi! I wonder if anyone can advise me. I’m 27 (soon to be 28) and was diagnosed as a Type 2…
We ask Dr. Tracey Naledi, the Chief Director of Health Programmes for the Western Cape Department of Health, to share her personal health tips and what…
From our community blog: Good morning, I am in urgent need of assistance to help me get my diabetes / blood sugar levels in control…
I don’t know about you, but I love the idea of eating only what’s in season. Fresh fruit and vegetables are obviously at their most…
From our community blog: Hi, My son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes about a year and a half ago. His HbA1c hasn’t been great…
Children with diabetes often experience stigma. Carine Visagie explains how to make life easier for your child. When Njabulo Dlamini was diagnosed with diabetes at…
Every two years, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) publishes a Diabetes Atlas, with estimates of diabetes facts and figures from around the world. The 8th…
From our community blog: I am a Type 1 diabetic since 1991. I have had two children and desperately want a third, but cannot face…
Pregnancy and diabetes Motherhood is a great adventure and (morning sickness aside!) being pregnant is magical. Inside of you, a perfect little baby is growing……
Have you heard about LifeinaBox? I’ve been hearing a lot about it lately – it’s a “device that will revolutionize the transport of medication worldwide.”…
The South African obesity statistics are terrifying. The Vitality ObeCity Index analysed data from Discovery Vitality members in six cities in South Africa (Bloemfontein, Cape…
Advice: living well with diabetes From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): What does living well with diabetes look like for you? Tried changing my way of…
Do diabetics need supplements? Nicole McCreedy asks the experts: here’s what they have to say. Do diabetics need supplements? Like many other people with diabetes,…
We were just sent this advice about raising children with diabetes… It takes a family to raise a diabetic child, as we all know! Do…
We just heard about new studies at Duke University in the USA that may lead to an injection for Type 2 diabetes that could provide…
From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): How do you treat yourself when you feel like something sweet? Sugar-free sweets! Keith I only have a tiny…
Gabi Richter is a diabetic counsellor on our Panel of Experts. Today, she speaks to us about grief and diabetes. Stages of Diabetic Grief: Dealing…
How to help a friend with diabetes: “I would like to know to help and support a friend who has diabetes. My friend is a…
Ajita Ratanjee is one of the dieticians on our Panel of Experts, and the founder of Easy Health Wellness. We asked her for a few…
What’s the best diabetic advice you’ve ever been given? From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): Lower your carbs. Paula Use insulin. Bonnie Exercise and drink lots…
What is Agents for Change? We chat to Buyelwa Majikela-Dlangamandla, a diabetes educator who trains local healthcare workers in a programme called Agents for Change,…
Looking for an update on how many people have diabetes? Try to wrap your head around these numbers! 415 million people currently live with diabetes,…
I don’t know about you, but cooking dinner is one of the things I wish I could just wave a magic wand at. Wouldn’t it…
Remember when low carb wasn’t as well known as it is today? We do! Here’s an article from Sweet Life magazine published a few years…
A few weeks ago, I got a message from Jane Sandwood, a nutritionist who believes in intermittent fasting. I asked her to explain it for…
Hello friends! For those of you who’ve been here for a while, you’ll know that we started this online community (both here on the blog…
We just got an email from Derick Truter, who is a Type 1 diabetic and also a Mr South Africa contestant. Here’s his story –…
I’m so excited to introduce you to Gabi Richter, a Type 1 diabetic and counsellor, and a new member on our Panel of Experts who’s…
A strong sugary drinks tax We just got the following letter from HEALA and had to share it with you – Sweet Life has submitted…
Hi there, I am a writer, copywriter and journalist; I have been running Humans of SA for 2 years – we also have a Facebook…
Nicolene has diabetes and just had her eyes checked: the doctor says there’s bleeding at the back of her eye… Does anyone have any tips for her?
Timothy was diagnosed with Diabetes type 2 in 2013 but is struggling to accept his chronic condition… Any advice?
Have you always wanted to see your name in lights? We can’t quite help out with that, but we are looking for some more testimonials to add to our homepage… So we can put your name in Sweet Life lights!