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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
85 Episodes
20 – 40

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 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 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 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 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 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 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

The portion plate wheel

Kate Bristow, a diabetes nurse educator, simplifies what the portion plate wheel is, and how you can make the most of achieving it. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Kate Bristow is a…
2 Dec 2024 6 min

Learning label lingo

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…
2 Dec 2024 6 min

Who needs Continuous Glucose Monitoring?

Dr Paula Diab shares the multiple benefits of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), highlighting that most people on the diabetic spectrum will benefit from it. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Paula Diab…
2 Dec 2024 12 min

Desre Williams - my pre-diabetes diagnosis

Desre Williams was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes six months ago. She shares how she is adopting a new lifestyle and processing the diagnosis. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Diabetes Focus, in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Laurelle Williams is…
2 Dec 2024 4 min
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