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 rest of the community. Image credit Share your experience, your tips and advice, and your challenges with diabetes on this page. Please bear in mind [...]
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Image credit Are you on the move a lot of the time? Don’t sit in front of a computer much? Still want to keep up to date with Sweet Life’s community blog? Simply visit our mobi site – www.sweetlife.mobi – on your cellphone, for all the same posts you enjoy right here. Email us any [...]
Fabulous foot cream
As a diabetic, I’m constantly being told to ‘look after my feet’ because those with diabetes have to be extra careful of their feet. While I know what the risks are – loss of sensitivity because of poor circulation, extremely dry skin and an increased risk of infection, to name the most common – I [...]
And the diabetic cookbook winners are…
In issue 2 of Sweet Life magazine we reviewed two fantastic diabetic cookbooks (see below) and we were flooded with competition entries from people wanting to win a copy of either South African Cookbook for Diabetes and Insulin Resistance 1 by Hilda Lategan, or Fast Food for Sustained Energy by Gabi Steenkamp and Celynn Erasmus. [...]
The Silent Effort of sport and diabetes
Hi All, I am a Type 1 diabetic and I would like for you to read this article I wrote regarding the silent effort that it takes to be on top of your game when you have diabetes. I want to bring awareness to others that firstly you can succeed as a sportsman, whilst being diabetic. And [...]
What should fasting blood sugar levels be?
Hello, I wonder if you can help me. I have recently been told I need to take tablets for diabetes as my fasting blood count was 6.9 and my Doctor said 7 was considered diabetic (11 on a non fasting diet). I have got a dietician to work out a eating plan for me as [...]
Ways to lower high blood sugar:
Hi all, Petunia has a question for us about lowering high blood sugar: “Hi there, I would like to know what can I do to bring down my sugar. I have Type 2 diabetes, I’m on Actraphane 30/70 and I don’t have a proper diabetes diet.” What do you suggest? The obvious ones that spring [...]
Diabetic friendly cakes?
Hi, My 6 year old’s birthday is coming up in a week. I once saw a post about someone who makes diabetic friendly cakes….. Do you have any details for me? I want to get all the little birthday party goodies that are okay for diabetics to eat, so it would be great if someone [...]
Type 1 diabetes and low blood sugar
Hi there… I was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic about 1 year ago at the age of 13. I am managing it quite well but I had high ketones last month. I was in ICU for a week. Now, I have had really low sugar for the past few days. It doesn’t pick up. [...]
Sore feet: diabetes related?
Good day Is there any cure or relief from incredibly sore feet? My heels are at times so sore I cannot even walk and it’s very frustrating, is there anything that can be done about this? I have diabetes and I’m not sure if it is related. Regards and enjoy your day, – Linda De [...]
The effect of stress on diabetes
Many of our readers have been talking about the effects of stress on their blood sugar levels and their diabetic health in general. Have you noticed changes in your blood sugar when you go through periods of extreme stress? Here, Veena tells her story: I have been highly stressed in the last year, with sugar [...]
When is blood sugar too high?
Hi there, Your introductory Sweet Life booklet at end of 2011 relates. I am 57 years old, and a Type 2 diabetic. I use insulin Apidra 25 units, morning and evening and Lantus 35 units, morning and evening plus Glucophage 1000mg 3 x a day. You refer to sugar levels at 7 as ideal. Question: [...]
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