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One of our Diabetic South African community members posted this on Facebook recently, and I loved it so much I asked if I could share…
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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…
3 CommentsToday, our guest writer Maryna shares some tips and advice from her travels… Specifically, travelling with diabetes. She’s outlined 8 helpful tips for travelling with…
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There’s been a lot of talk on our Facebook page about how diabetes affects the whole family. Especially after this guest article about how Diabetes…
6 CommentsOur regular guest writer Maryna has some advice to share today about work stress and diabetes. How do you cope with work stress? Maryna shares…
1 CommentEver 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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What is diabetes burnout? “Diabetes…. Uugh.” That feeling pretty much sums up what diabetes burnout is all about: the feeling that it’s too exhausting /…
3 CommentsMeet 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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I’d like to introduce Maryna Prins, a new contributor who will be sharing her thoughts on living with Type 1 diabetes every month. Would you…
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Are you a runner? Do you have Type 1 diabetes? Charlene has a question about running with Type 1 diabetes – share your advice, tips…
7 CommentsDiabetes on Instagram I’d like to introduce one of my favourite Instagram feeds, Tracy Sanders. Also known as @type1tracy. Tracy has Type 1 diabetes, but…
2 CommentsI got this amazing email about being a Type 1 diabetic from one of our community members last week and had to share it. Would…
3 CommentsType 2 diabetes on the radio For radio presenter and TV actor Kini Shandu, Type 2 diabetes gave him new meaning. Here’s what he has…
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Hypoglycemic episodes (hypos) can be a scary experience for all involved: here’s what you need to know to deal with one. A hypo is a…
Leave a CommentMeet Shane Casserley: a Type 1 diabetic who is also juggling coeliac disease and ADD… while living his best life. When were you diagnosed with…
1 CommentSweet Life editor and Type 1 diabetic Bridget McNulty shares her pregnancy story – and what she wishes she’d known before she fell pregnant. How…
2 CommentsIt’s the highest mountain in Africa, but that didn’t stop Neil Rae – a Type 1 diabetic for 50 years – from wanting to climb…
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