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Diabetes Focus

Saving lives through diabetes information, education, and support.

The official online publication of Diabetes South Africa, published by Word for Word Media. Our aim is to inform, engage, and motivate people to lead a long and healthy life.
Occasionally English South Africa Health & Fitness · Education
46 Episodes
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Putting health in your smoothie

Dietitian Estée van Lingen highlights what you need to be aware of when preparing a health smoothie. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl…
30 Aug 4 min

Lurina Fourie – the game changer

Lurina Fourie lives with Type 1 diabetes and in her quest of advocating diabetes awareness, she has created a fun educational game. She tells us more. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood…
30 Aug 7 min

Aldrin Munnick – still going strong

Aldrin Munnick shares his Type 2 diabetes journey and how, after having COVID, he endured a stroke. Despite this, he is still going strong. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels,…
30 Aug 3 min

How sleep and the metabolic system work together

Sheradin Williamson, a diabetes specialist nurse, explains the science of how sleep and the metabolic system work together. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low…
30 Aug 5 min

Ultra-rapid insulin

Dr Paula Diab lists the wonders of the new advancement of ultra-rapid insulin and who would benefit from using it. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your…
30 Aug 12 min

Trauma therapy and diabetes

Daniel Sher addresses the overlooked connection of trauma therapy and diabetes, and how trauma therapy should be integrated into diabetes care with a holistic and patient-centred approach. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on…
30 Aug 7 min

Diabetic macular oedema explained

Dr Enslin Uys, an ophthalmologist, unpacks the symptoms, causes, and treatment for diabetic macular oedema. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement…
30 Aug 7 min

The Big M - menopause

Dr Louise Johnson helps us understand how the big M (menopause) may affect the management of diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl…
30 Aug 9 min

Marvellous Metformin

Dr Angela Murphy backs why metformin is still the drug of choice for treating Type 2 diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl…
30 Aug 10 min

Why language matters

By fostering a language of support, empathy, and clarity, we can contribute to a more positive and effective diabetes experience for everyone involved. Kate Bristow expands on this. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye…
30 Aug 12 min

The power of the morning walk

Christine Manga is out to persuade all of us to start our day with a morning walk. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl…
30 Aug 5 min

Questions to ask if you are newly diagnosed

Being newly diagnosed with diabetes is overwhelming. Lynette Lacock advises on questions to ask your doctor, as well as explains facts to help understand this chronic condition. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on…
30 Aug 7 min

Harness the power of community support

Monique Marais, a social worker, highlights the power of community support when living with diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement…
30 Aug 4 min

How do anti-depressants affect blood glucose?

Retha Harmse explores the intricate relationship between antidepressants and blood glucose regulation. This episode is brought to you by Replace Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes…
30 Aug 7 min

Jo-Anne Campbell - my weight loss transformation

Jo-Anne Campbell shares how a major weight loss transformation has given her new-found confidence, motivation, and a love for running. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond…
5 Jun 7 min

Don't let the cold win - exercise

Retha Harmse explores safe outdoor exercise activities to keep you active in the colder months. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support…
5 Jun 7 min

The tell-tale signs of the skin

Dr Rakesh Newaj shares the tell-tale signs of the skin that can be indicative of underlying diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that…
5 Jun 6 min

The "can you eat that" shame

Monique Marais addresses the shame that people with diabetes can experience when loved ones question or misunderstand their food choices. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond…
5 Jun 5 min

Are moods and blood glucose in children related?

Daniel Sher explores the mechanisms behind the relationship of moods and blood glucose and offers practical advice for parents and caregivers to better support their children. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement…
5 Jun 5 min
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