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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
128 Episodes
40 – 60

Celeste Ntuli - taking charge of her health

When South African comedienne and actress Celeste Ntuli heard her health was in danger and she was on the cusp of being diagnosed with diabetes, that was her motivation to lose weight. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For…
1 Sep 2025 4 min

Class 4 Laser Therapy

Dr David Palmer shares the beacon of hope of Class 4 Laser Therapy for those with peripheral neuropathy. 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…
1 Sep 2025 4 min

Samishka Marimuthoo - diabetes is manageable

Samishka Marimuthoo tells us how she came to the realisation that despite being challenging, diabetes is manageable. 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…
1 Sep 2025 4 min

Aubrey de Beer - Wabi-Sabi

Aubrey de Beer shares how the Japanese philosophy Wabi-Sabi (beauty in imperfection) helped him bounce back from work burnout and lose over 35kg, improving his health and diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye…
1 Sep 2025 7 min

The use of nutritional supplements in diabetes

Dietitian Esteé van Lingen educates us on nutritional supplements, what ingredients to look for, and highlights the benefits of using Lifegain® Advanced Nutritional Supplement. 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…
1 Jun 2025 10 min

Your tongue health

Melanie Wright explores tongue health and what it reveals about your well-being, as well as signs of tongue cancer. 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…
1 Jun 2025 7 min

What is gluconeogenisis?

Retha Harmse educates us and explains what gluconeogenesis is. 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 chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more…
1 Jun 2025 8 min

The impact of diabetes education

Kate Bristow highlights why diabetes education is vital for those living with diabetes and their loved ones. 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…
1 Jun 2025 9 min

The disease called obesity

Dr Angela Murphy explains why a new approach of screening and treating obesity is needed. 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…
1 Jun 2025 9 min

Metformin-induced vitamin B12 deficiency

Dr Louise Johnsons explains how metformin-induced vitamin B12 deficiency occurs. 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 chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for…
1 Jun 2025 8 min

Inhaled insulins: what's all the puff about?

Dr Paula Diab gives insight into the latest diabetes medication: inhaled insulins. 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 chronic illness. Visit…
1 Jun 2025 7 min

Diabetes as a prescribed minimum benefit

Jana Bartels educates us on diabetes as a prescribed minimum benefit. 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 chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za…
1 Jun 2025 6 min

Diabetes and sensitive topics: the benefit of talking about it

Daniel Sher advocates the benefits of discussing the sensitive topics that come with living with 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 can…
1 Jun 2025 7 min

Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD)

Christine Manga unpacks what cystic fibrosis is, and how it can lead to cystic fibrosis-related 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 can…
1 Jun 2025 8 min

Benefits of strength training for people with diabetes

Monique Marais explains the benefits of strength training, especially if you have 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 can support chronic illness…
1 Jun 2025 9 min

Silas Lekgoathi - diabetes saved my life

Approaching 10 years of living with Type 1 diabetes, Silas Lekgoathi looks back and admits that this diagnosis, in turn, saved his life. 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…
1 Jun 2025 5 min

David Knipe - fit and resilient

David Knipe shares how his breast cancer diagnosis in turn helped him to better manage his 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…
1 Jun 2025 7 min

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!…
28 Feb 2025 5 min

Semaglutide: warnings, risks, and managing high cost

Retha Harmse highlights the warnings, risks and how to manage the high cost of semaglutide. 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…
27 Feb 2025 8 min
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