Article source: Link Nathan Hendricks will be competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. We catch up with the young swimmer to find out what this great achievement means to him. Nathan Hendricks (18) lives in Middelburg, Mpumalanga with his parents, Darryl and Jennifer. He has five siblings. Despite not having the easiest start to…
We’re back with Episode 67 of ‘not ARTIFICIALLY Sweetened’, 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 LiSTN Audio App). “Diabetes can…
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 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…
Article Source: Link Having blood sugar out of range for too long can be dangerous. Over time, both low and high blood sugar levels can cause diabetes complications. But what is considered high blood sugar, and how can you manage and prevent high blood sugar levels? This article will explore everything you need to know about high…
Article Source: Link Monique Marais addresses the shame that people with diabetes can experience when loved ones question or misunderstand their food choices. There are several common misconceptions regarding what a person with diabetes should eat and what needs to be avoided at all costs. It is, however, important to note that dietary needs can…
Episode 63 of ‘not ARTIFICIALLY Sweetened’, THE podcast packed with unfiltered reflections on all things diabetes is now out! 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 LiSTN Audio App). 52 years…
Article source: Link Uncontrolled diabetes and periodontal (gum) disease are primary causes of disability and important predictors of increased health costs, serious complications and poor quality of health. Both conditions are very common and go largely unnoticed by a large sector of the population. Diabetes affects an estimated 8-10% of the South African population. What…
Apple cider vinegar is a kitchen staple that has several benefits including health, beauty, household, and cooking uses. Estée van Lingen tells us how to get the most out of it. Article via Diabetes South Africa (link) What is apple cider vinegar? It’s a vinegar made from cider; it’s made by crushing apples, then squeezing…
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…
