How will you manage your diabetes if a disaster hits? Have you ever thought of that? This diabetes disaster kit is helpful if you have…
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While lifestyle changes are the foundation of treating and managing Type 2 diabetes, whole-
food plant-based diets are now being recognized to significantly improve symptoms and
quality of life. So is a plant-based diet for diabetes a good idea? Let’s unpack it.
Today we’re talking about something a little sensitive… eating disorders. Please be kind to yourself – if you find any of this triggering, there’s no reason to read on. But it is an important conversation to have… Eating disorders thrive in secrecy, and we want to be able to bring the conversation into the light.
We could not be more excited to share the news that in June 2022, for the first time ever, ultra-rapid-acting insulin is launching in South…
When we decided to do a second season of the South Africans with Diabetes podcast, the first thing I wanted to do was talk about the awkward stuff… The things we’re all thinking about, but haven’t really brought into the open. One of those things is diabetes stigma. Is it real? Is it worse for people with Type 2 diabetes? What do we do about it, and how do we make it better?
The language of diabetes. I’m not going to lie, I have resisted writing this article for some time – and I’ll tell you why.
It turns out that living with a chronic condition, like diabetes, during a pandemic is ever so slightly stressful. A lot of us have gone through periods of diabetes distress and burnout – or are still going through it. And we’re not talking about diabetes and mental health enough.
The University of Pretoria (UP) has launched South Africa’s first exclusive Diabetes Research Center at a public academic institution.
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.
You might have noticed that our website is looking a little different – what do you think? We’ve also given our diabetes newsletter a new look, and I’m excited to share it with you!
“Could you explain the diabetes situation in South Africa?” is a question we get asked all the time.
There is a lot of information out there about COVID-19 and diabetes! But what do you actually need to know?
Feeling confused about the diabetes lingo you need to understand? We’ve outlined some of the most common – and unusual – terms for you, so…
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…
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…
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…
In the last year, South Africans with diabetes have raised their voices online. Not just in online communities like Diabetic South Africans, but individually. Here…
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…
I am delighted to report that Sweet Life now has isiZulu, Afrikaans and isiXhosa diabetes translations. This has been a dream of ours for a…
If you’re a Type 1 diabetic between the age of 18 and 30 and you want to get more involved in diabetes advocacy, read on!…
We should all be talking about prediabetes. If there’s one thing the coronavirus pandemic is teaching us, it’s that we’re capable of making dramatic changes…
Our regular guest writer Maryna has some advice to share today about work stress and diabetes. How do you cope with work stress? Maryna shares…
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…
Are you in Durban? Do you have diabetes, or know someone with diabetes? Then join Diabetes SA for their 2nd annual fundraising brunch for the…
Our regular contributor Jane Sandwood tackles the topic of how to quit smoking if you have diabetes. Have you managed to quit smoking? Do you…
Earlier today, a mom messaged me on our diabetes community Facebook page, Diabetic South Africans, to say that she desperately needed strips for her Type…
Type 1 vs Type 2 diabetes Do you know the difference between the types of diabetes – Type 1 vs Type 2 diabetes? Type 1…
The International Diabetes Federation reports an average of three and a half million people in South Africa are living with diabetes. Three and a half…
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.…
Pregnancy diet tips from dietician Cheryl Meyer From the community: “Being both diabetic and pregnant makes it difficult to know what to eat – there…
When Roxanne and Derick de Villiers wanted to enroll their son Noah in pre-school, they didn’t think diabetes would be an issue. When it turned…
Ajita Ratanjee is a registered dietician on the Sweet Life Panel of Experts. She shares some of her diabetes dietary tips with us today. Blood…
Bridget McNulty goes for a reiki session to see what it can do for diabetics. At first glance, reiki seems a little odd. How can…
It’s the highest mountain in Africa, but that didn’t stop Neil Rae – a Type 1 diabetic for 50 years – from wanting to climb…
Type 1 diabetes used to be diagnosed in the young; Type 2, mostly in older people. But the picture is changing. Why? And what can…
Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From our community: “I know that as a diabetic I should always try and be good, but sometimes it’s hard……
From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): Belinda wants to know if there are any parents of Type 1 diabetic kids out there… Want to share advice?…
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…
If there’s one question we get all the time, it’s about the insulin pump: what is it, how it works and how to get it…
Diabetes diet FAQ We asked dietician Cheryl Mayer to answer this diabetes diet FAQ and explain to people with diabetes what we should be eating.…
One of the most common complications of uncontrolled diabetes is diabetic neuropathy – but do you know what it is? Here are the basics of…
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?…
Diabetes South Africa: what is the story? We all know that more and more people are now living with Type 2 diabetes. It used to…
Ask the dietician: Cheryl Meyer From our community: “Can anyone tell me about madumbis for diabetics – good or bad for us, and how much…
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…