South Africans with Diabetes

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. · · · · · · · · · Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM · Sweet Life Diabetic South Africans Website · Connect with Sweet Life on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Follow Diabetic South Africans on Facebook · Twitter · Instagram

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. · · · · · · · · · Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM · Sweet Life Diabetic South Africans Website · Connect with Sweet Life on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Follow Diabetic South Africans on Facebook · Twitter · Instagram

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. · The best online diabetes communities (as voted by SA’s diabetics!) · · · · What is normal blood sugar? · · ·

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. · The best online diabetes communities (as voted by SA’s diabetics!) · · · · What is normal blood sugar? · · · · Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM · Sweet Life Diabetic South Africans Website · Connect with Sweet Life on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Follow Diabetic South Africans on Facebook · Twitter · Instagram

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. · The best online diabetes communities (as voted by SA’s diabetics!) · · · · What is normal blood sugar? · · · · Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM · Sweet Life Diabetic South Africans Website · Connect with Sweet Life on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Follow Diabetic South Africans on Facebook · Twitter · Instagram

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. What is normal blood sugar? · · · · Symptoms of high blood sugar: · What is insulin resistance? A simple explanation that makes sense: · How to handle a diabetes emergency: · · · ·

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. What is normal blood sugar? · · · · Symptoms of high blood sugar: · What is insulin resistance? A simple explanation that makes sense: · How to handle a diabetes emergency: · · · · · Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM · Sweet Life Diabetic South Africans Website · Connect with Sweet Life on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Follow Diabetic South Africans on Facebook · Twitter · Instagram

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. What is normal blood sugar? · · · · Symptoms of high blood sugar: · What is insulin resistance? A simple explanation that makes sense: · How to handle a diabetes emergency: · · · · · Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM · Sweet Life Diabetic South Africans Website · Connect with Sweet Life on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Follow Diabetic South Africans on Facebook · Twitter · Instagram

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. · · · · · · · · · Diabetic South Africans - · Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM · Sweet Life Diabetic South Africans Website · Connect with Sweet Life on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Follow Diabetic South Africans on Facebook · Twitter · Instagram

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. · · · · · · · · · Diabetic South Africans - · Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM · Sweet Life Diabetic South Africans Website · Connect with Sweet Life on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard · Follow Diabetic South Africans on Facebook · Twitter · Instagram