Looking for advice on managing weight with diabetes? We’ve got it all - practical tips on how to lose, or gain, weight from SA’s top experts. Two of the most common questions we get on our Diabetic South Africans community are about weight - how do I lose weight in a healthy way, or how do I gain weight in a healthy way? Diabetes and weight are so closely linked, and we’ve gathered some of the best tips around to shed some light on how to manage your weight. We’ve got 5 weight loss tips from a dietician, the best weight loss advice from a health coach living with diabetes, advice on how to gain weight sustainably - and more. This is the one podcast you need to listen to if you’re concerned about your weight, and you’re living with diabetes.

We all know we should be more active… But how do you exercise with diabetes? That’s what we’re unpacking today. No matter what your excuse for not exercising regularly, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking for 20 minute exercise, how to exercise at work, ways to have fun with exercise or how to exercise safely with diabetes - we have the answer. We also explain why it’s so important for people with diabetes to exercise, and some necessary precautions to keep in mind. This is the one podcast you need to listen to to understand all you need to know about diabetes and exercise.

It’s the one question everyone living with diabetes has: what can I eat now? We outline the 4 golden rules for a healthy diabetes diet. There are so many suggestions for the best ever diabetic diet. We don’t have any more to add to that list! What we have are 4 golden rules for diabetes that everyone agrees on - and a bunch of practical healthy eating tips. Listen in for all the advice you need to decide what to put on your plate today, and tomorrow, and forever - that’s the goal with diabetes, to find a sustainable way of eating that works for you, and your blood sugar.

Two super-helpful tips for people with Type 2 diabetes, and two super-helpful tips for people with Type 1. These are game changers! We know that a podcast about diabetes medication might not sound too exciting, but this one is! Because we’ve asked SA’s top diabetes experts what they wish people with diabetes knew, and shared their most helpful tips here. Two tips for Type 2 diabetics, two tips for Type 1s - all of them with the potential to change your life by making your diabetes management much easier. Diabetes medication tips have never sounded so good...

The short answer: yes! We unpack why diabetes and depression is so common, and what to do about it. Whether you’re feeling symptoms of diabetes distress or diabetes burnout, or you suspect you might be struggling with depression, we’re here for you. Here are the symptoms to look out for, and what to do about them. Diabetes and depression is really common, and it’s important for us to understand what the signs are so that we can be prepared, and supported. In this episode, we take a closer look at everything to do with diabetes and depression.

If you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes, you’re probably feeling realllly overwhelmed right now. We know, we’ve been there! Here’s only the most important information you need. Being diagnosed with diabetes is probably one of the most overwhelming experiences in life. All of a sudden there are so many rules! What you can and can’t eat, when you need to inject or take medication, how and when to test blood sugar… it’s exhausting. We break it down into 3 simple steps: understanding what diabetes is, figuring out how to manage it, and knowing who to ask for help. There is light at the end of the tunnel: you’re not alone in this, we promise.

How to find the magic range for normal blood sugar - not too low, not too high. What is normal blood sugar, and how do I get it? That’s the question we get asked all the time on Sweet Life. In this episode, we unpack what magic range we should be aiming for (4 to 7mmol/l), as well as the symptoms of low blood sugar, and high blood sugar. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be diabetic, here’s the explanation! We also take a look at how to keep blood sugar within the magic range. Spoiler alert: there’s no dramatic fix, you have to take it step by step, one day at a time. Here’s what works for us - and other Diabetic South Africans.

All the latest, expert information about COVID-19 and diabetes in South Africa. Nothing else. If you’re feeling COVID fatigue, you’re not alone. But if you’re living with diabetes, it’s important to be informed when it comes to COVID-19 and diabetes: from how it affects diabetics to how to reduce your risk, and what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa. We spoke to the experts and got all the latest medical information that diabetics need to know about COVID-19, then translated it into simple English. Take a listen - you’ll be glad you did.

There is actually a recipe for reversing Type 2 diabetes. Here it is. A few years ago, the idea of reversing Type 2 diabetes was crazy - now, it’s achievable, if you follow this simple recipe. Simple doesn’t mean easy, though. We break down the essentials of how to reverse Type 2 diabetes - Eat healthy food, Exercise, a little every day, Lose weight if you need to - so that you can get started today. One step at a time. We also explain the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, what the risk factors are for Type 2 diabetes, and what insulin resistance is. All in easy-to-understand language. It’s the expert information you need, in English you understand. Take a listen!

Probably the most important question you’ll ask about living with diabetes. Here’s a simple answer. We know that managing diabetes can feel totally overwhelming. That’s why we asked SA’s top experts to make it simple for us. And they did! All you need to know is TEEL. Take your medication Eat healthy food Exercise, a little each day, Lose weight, if you need to. Easy, right? Well… No. These might be the four golden rules of diabetes management, but they’re also some of the hardest lifestyle changes to make. That’s why we have one magical tip for each - one small thing you can do today that will make a big difference.