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Learning label lingo

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Christine Manga, a diabetes nurse educator, upskills your label lingo so you know what to look out for when buying food items.

This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support.

Christine Manga (Post Grad Dip Diabetes and MSc Diabetes) is a professional nurse and a diabetes nurse educator. She has worked with Dr Angela Murphy at the CDE Centre, Sunward Park since 2012.
2 Dec 2024 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Education

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