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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
60 – 80

Steroid-induced diabetes

Christine Manga, a diabetes nurse educator, unpacks what steroid-induced diabetes 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…
27 Feb 2025 7 min

How to help your child cope and understand their diabetes

As a parent, your support is instrumental in helping your child cope emotionally while also ensuring effective diabetes management. Daniel Sher shares how to foster understanding and resilience in your child. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and…
27 Feb 2025 5 min

New guidelines for managing early Type 1 diabetes

Dr Louise Johnson explains the new guidelines for managing early Type 1 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…
27 Feb 2025 10 min

Venous disease and diabetes

Lynette Lacock discusses how venous disease is linked to diabetes, and how to prevent future complications. 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…
27 Feb 2025 8 min

Wound care management

Monique Marais and Marionette Roselt outline the importance of wound care management in the diabetes community. 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…
27 Feb 2025 11 min

Who deserves GLP-1 drugs?

Dr Paula Diab gives an overview of GLP-1 drugs, their approved uses, and who might benefit the most. She also explores newer combinations, oral formulations, and clinical trials shaping the future. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and…
27 Feb 2025 10 min

Diabetes and cancer

Dr Angela Murphy looks at the correlation between diabetes and 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 nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za…
27 Feb 2025 13 min

Can diabetes cause hearing loss?

Kate Bristow, a diabetes nurse educator, explores the link between hearing loss and 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…
27 Feb 2025 7 min

Dino Baijnath – the strongman

Dino Baijnath, an avid gym goer, shares how a near-death experience, caused by septicaemia, led to a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, and how he defeated both. 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…
27 Feb 2025 4 min

Mpho Netshitongwe – proud moments

Despite being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes while studying, Mpho Netshitongwe completed his degree and isn’t giving up on the life he strives for. 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…
27 Feb 2025 4 min

The benefits of macadamia nut milk

Estée van Lingen offers guidance on how macadamia nut milk can be integrated into a diabetic-friendly diet, highlighting Giraf Macadamia Milk. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Estée van Lingen is a registered…
2 Dec 2024 11 min

How does a Whipple procedure cause diabetes?

Meagan Achteson, a dietitian, explains how diabetes develops after a Whipple procedure, and offers guidelines to healthy eating thereafter. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Meagan Atcheson is a registered dietitian who focuses…
2 Dec 2024 3 min

Pleasure practices

Ever wondered how pleasure practices could enrich your life? Veronica Tift tells us more. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Veronica Tift is a therapeutic reflexologist, registered with the AHPCSA, based in Benoni…
2 Dec 2024 5 min

The highs and lows of diabetes

Monique Marais outlines both the physical and emotional highs and lows of living with diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Monique Marais is a registered social worker at Care@Midstream sub-acute, specialising in…
2 Dec 2024 6 min

Semaglutide - everything you need to know

Dr Marius Wasserfall looks at semaglutide, the so-called ‘wonder drug for weight loss’ and, more importantly, the safety for those without diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Marius Wasserfall is a…
2 Dec 2024 6 min

Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

Dr Louise Johnson explains the dangers of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and advocates prevention is better than cure. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Louise Johnson is a specialist physician passionate about…
2 Dec 2024 8 min

Want to know more about Type 2 diabetes remission?

Dr Angela Murphy looks at how Type 2 diabetes remission can be achieved and how anyone living with Type 2 diabetes can aim for this. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Angela…
2 Dec 2024 8 min

The power of fibre in diabetic management

Retha Harmse explores how fibre influences blood glucose, its benefits for people with diabetes, and practical tips for integrating fibre-rich foods into everyday meals. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Retha Harmse is…
2 Dec 2024 10 min

Is your salad even healthy?

Estée van Lingen explores the hidden truths behind your greens and what can make a healthy salad become a dietary disaster. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Estée van Lingen is a registered…
2 Dec 2024 7 min
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