Diabetes in all its forms is actually quite a common disease, and in South Africa approximately 4,5 million people (13% being adults) are affected by diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose or blood sugar is too high. Glucose is the main source of energy which is either made by your…

If you’re living with diabetes, you already know that what you eat can either stabilize your blood sugar or send it on a rollercoaster ride. But navigating all the advice out there can feel overwhelming, right? That’s where the “Green List” comes in. Think of it as your go-to guide for what’s safe, nourishing, and…

Article Source: Link Dr Angela Murphy expands on time in range and why it may become the most important of all glucose measurements in the future. It’s estimated that about a half a billion people are living with diabetes worldwide. Most of them will have Type 2 diabetes, with about 10% living with Type 1…

Did you listen to Episode 65 of ‘not ARTIFICIALLY Sweetened’ released last Thursday? It’s THE podcast packed with unfiltered reflections on all things diabetes! Our FREE education and advocacy podcast is easy to find – search for ‘not ARTIFICIALLY Sweetened’ on any one of our top podcast apps (Spotify, Pocket Casts, Apple Podcasts or the…

Article via Diabetes South Africa (link) Skin 101 Did you know that your skin is an organ? In fact, it’s the largest organ of the body, packed with blood vessels and nerves and is the centre for your senses (touch and pressure, pain and temperature). The skin sheds about 40 000 skin cells every day…