Mental health is a big part of life with diabetes

Managing mental health is an essential part of managing diabetes. Sweet Life CEO and co-founder Bridget McNulty shares some practical tips for how to manage mental health with diabetes – from her own experience. Living with a chronic condition can be exhausting. We are slowly getting better at talking about mental health and…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 22, 20250Comments

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Surfing the waves of diabetes

Monday 7th April marks World Health Day, and there’s no better face for it than Catherine Jacob, the 18-year-old competitive surfer with Type 1 diabetes. Catherine is in Matric, living (and surfing) in Ballito, and has been surfing competitively since she was 14, when competitions resumed after COVID. “My family spends a lot…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 7, 20250Comments

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Diabetes And Kidney Disease – A Silent, But Serious Threat

As World Kidney Day approaches on March 13, it's crucial to highlight the significant connection between diabetes and kidney health. Diabetes is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide, and with approximately 4.2 million South Africans living with diabetes, raising awareness is essential. About 40% of individuals with type 1 or type 2…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 12, 20250Comments

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From painful fingersticks to precision- A game-changer for people living with diabetes

by Mbali Mapholi, Registered Dietitian SA Imagine a world where managing diabetes no longer involves painful fingerstick blood glucose testing and constant guesswork. A world where individuals with diabetes can effortlessly monitor their glucose levels, gaining unprecedented control over their condition. This dream has become a reality thanks to the remarkable advancements in…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 4, 20240Comments

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FREEDOM TO LIVE by Vickie de Beer

My son Lucca was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2010 at the age of 8. Since the first day of his diagnosis, we have been very diligent and motivated to manage his glucose levels as well as possible. We listened to everything the doctors and dieticians taught us and followed the rules meticulously. We…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 9, 20240Comments

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Tackling nutrition education in under-resourced communities

One in nine South Africans are affected by diabetes, according to the International Diabetes Federation. Diets high in sugar and carbohydrates are a key cause of diabetes, especially in low-income communities where processed foods are more accessible and affordable. Non-profit organisation, The Noakes Foundation, has conducted a study in Dunoon, an informal settlement in the…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 28, 20240Comments

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Mushrooms May Help Control Diabetes

Diabetes is a big deal. Yet having heard the word so often, many of us barely take note of it, and in many cases, don't even grasp the fact that diabetes is a deadly disease if not carefully controlled. In South Africa, 7% of the population between the ages of 21 and 79 is living with…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 6, 20230Comments

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#WearBlueforDiabetes & Know the 5!

We all know the terrifying stats: Diabetes is the number one killer of women in South Africa, and the second leading cause of death in men. 1 in 2 people with diabetes is undiagnosed. So, what can we do? South Africa needs a mass diabetes awareness drive. We want the whole of South Africa to wear blue…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 1, 20230Comments

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UNCONTROLLED DIABETES MAKES THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 HARDER

Since being declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO)1 earlier this year, Covid-19 cases around the world have continued to increase at an alarming rate with over 11 million2 people reported to have contracted the virus to date. As of 15 July 2020 there were 311 0493 confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa. According…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 28, 20200Comments

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Mental health is a big part of life with diabetes

Surfing the waves of diabetes

Diabetes And Kidney Disease – A Silent, But Serious Threat

From painful fingersticks to precision- A game-changer for people living with diabetes

FREEDOM TO LIVE by Vickie de Beer

Tackling nutrition education in under-resourced communities

Mushrooms May Help Control Diabetes

#WearBlueforDiabetes & Know the 5!

UNCONTROLLED DIABETES MAKES THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 HARDER

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