A little while ago, one of our community members on Facebook suggested starting a WhatsApp support group in Gauteng for people with diabetes. She asked if we would post her number and see if there was any interest… And boy oh boy, was there interest! Since then, a few other cities have started WhatsApp support groups – please see below a group based on the city you stay in.
WhatsApp support groups across South Africa:
Please note: These are not run by Sweet Life. They are not run by medical specialists. They are simply groups to offer support about living with diabetes. Don’t ever change your medication without checking with a medical specialist. We’re all in this together!
Groups can all be joined using this WhatsApp Community support group link:
Gauteng:
JHB/PTA Type 1s
JHB/PTA Type 2s
Cape Town:
Cape Town Type 1s
Cape Town Type 2s
Durban:
Durban Type 1s
Durban Type 2s
Mpumalanga:
Mpumalanga Type 1s
Eastern Cape:
Eastern Cape Type 1s
East London Type 2s
Bloemfontein:
Bloemfontein Type 1s
Northern Cape
Northern Cape Type 1s
Device support groups (for FreeStyle and Dexcom and Medtronic)
- FreeStyle Libre support
- Medtronic support group
- Dexcom support group
General support groups
- Diabetes Warriors
- Low carb and diabetes
- Tipe 1 riglyne en hulp
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
Support and information for people with diabetes
If you’re looking to connect with a group of people living with diabetes in South Africa, join South Africans with Diabetes on Facebook – our vibrant, helpful community. For medically accurate, trusted information on diabetes, check out our Diabetes Info page.
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There are times we need answers to questions and a support group could be helpful
Agreed! Just remember that these groups are not run by medical specialists, so it’s important to see your doctor or clinic for any medication related questions 🙂
One may learn from other’s experiences
Interested on the group for my son to join, where does the team meet
It’s just on WhatsApp – so you can send your number to the number of the person in your city. But if you’re looking for real life meet-ups for your son, check out Youth With Diabetes – https://youthwithdiabetes.com/ 🙂
May ℹ please have support group on whatsapp for my uncle?
Of course! Just get him to click on the blue button in this article and choose which support group he’d like to join.