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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
15 Episodes
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The merits of good diabetic nutrition

Learn about the six must-have foods for good diabetic nutrition, and when to add a nutritional supplement to fill any nutrient gaps. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Good diabetic nutrition doesn’t need to be tough!…
8 Mar 5 min

Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease

Although chronic kidney disease is a progressive disease, the good news is that not everyone will go on to develop kidney failure. Dr Louise Johnson explains the stages, and why screening is imperative for people with diabetes. Dr Louise Johnson is a specialist physician passionate about diabetes and endocrinology. She…
8 Mar 9 min

Addison's disease and Type 1 diabetes

With Addison’s Disease Day on 29 May, Dr Angela Murphy explains the disease and how to manage it if you have Type 1 diabetes too. Dr Angela Murphy qualified as a specialist physician in 2000 and joined the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Currently,…
8 Mar 10 min

10 tips to improve your Time in Range (TIR)

Diabetes nurse educator, Christine Manga, shares 10 practical tips to improve your time in range. Christine Manga (Post Grad Diploma in Diabetes and MSc Diabetes) is a professional nurse and a diabetes nurse educator. She has worked with Dr Angela Murphy at CDE Centre, Sunward Park, since 2012. This episode…
8 Mar 9 min

The five essential vitamins for managing diabetes

Retha Harmse delves into the five essential vitamins that are needed for good management of diabetes. Retha Harmse, a registered dietitian and a director at The Academy of Dietetic Excellence, is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals in the realm of nutrition. Operating out of her private practice in Saxonwold,…
8 Mar 9 min

Lorraine Makohliso - My journey of resilience and transformation

Single mother, Lorraine Makohliso, shares how accepting her Type 1 diagnosis started as a bumpy ride but turned into a smooth-sailing transition. Lorraine (32) lives in Cape Town with her two sons, aged 13 and 9. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the…
8 Mar 4 min

How to build resilience as a person with diabetes

In the tapestry of life, living with diabetes often adds complex patterns, weaving in challenges that test your strength, adaptability and spirit. But amidst these challenges lies an opportunity - the chance to build resilience. Daniel Sher is a registered clinical psychologist who has lived with Type 1 diabetes for…
8 Mar 7 min

The reality of peripheral neuropathy

Jane Mapfungautsi details how what she thought was a heart attack turned out to be peripheral neuropathy, a complication of poorly managed glucose levels. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Good diabetic nutrition doesn’t need to…
8 Mar 6 min

How to balance body positivity, weight, and diabetes

Finding the balance between body positivity and managing your diabetes is crucial, but it’s important to approach it holistically and sustainably. Monique Marais explains further. Monique Marais is a registered social worker at Care@Midstream sub-acute, specialising in physical rehabilitation for the past 11 years. She has a passion for the…
8 Mar 4 min

Nosisana Mankayi - Taking it in her stride

Nosisana Mankayi handles her diabetes with a calm head and determination to manage it, thanks to her parents showing her that it doesn’t have to be a struggle. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Good diabetic…
8 Mar 2 min

Alcohol - drink safely and smartly

Is it possible to enjoy alcohol if you have diabetes? Yes, however, the key message is to drink safely and smartly. Dr Paula Diab elaborates. Dr Paula Diab is a diabetologist at Atrium Lifestyle Centre and is an extraordinary lecturer at the Dept of Family Medicine, University of Pretoria. This…
8 Mar 8 min

Sleep and screen time: what you should know

Kate Bristow, a diabetes nurse educator, gives a rundown of all you need to know about sleep and screen time. Sister Kate Bristow is a qualified nursing sister and certified diabetes educator. She currently runs a Centre for Diabetes from rooms in Pietermaritzburg, providing the network support required for the…
8 Mar 12 min

Diabetes data tips

We learn tips for recording diabetes data, and how digital support, such as smartphone apps, make managing it so much easier.
8 Mar 4 min

Does apple cider vinegar help with diabetes management?

Estée van Lingen, a registered dietitian, explores the potential advantages of apple cider vinegar for diabetes management. Estée van Lingen is a registered dietitian practising in Randburg and Fourways, Gauteng. She has been in private practice since 2014, is registered with the HPCSA as well as ADSA, and served on…
8 Mar 5 min

Know your sweeteners

In a world where sweeteners have become a focus for people living with diabetes or wanting to lose weight, the Huletts EquiSweet range provides sweetness without the drawbacks of traditional sugar. Estée van Lingen is a registered dietitian practising in Randburg and Fourways, Gauteng. She has been in private practice…
8 Mar 10 min