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
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The use of nutritional supplements in diabetes

Dietitian Esteé van Lingen educates us on nutritional supplements, what ingredients to look for, and highlights the benefits of using Lifegain® Advanced Nutritional Supplement. 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…
1 Jun 10 min

Your tongue health

Melanie Wright explores tongue health and what it reveals about your well-being, as well as signs of tongue 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…
1 Jun 7 min

What is gluconeogenisis?

Retha Harmse educates us and explains what gluconeogenesis 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 for more…
1 Jun 8 min

The impact of diabetes education

Kate Bristow highlights why diabetes education is vital for those living with diabetes and their loved ones. 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…
1 Jun 9 min

The disease called obesity

Dr Angela Murphy explains why a new approach of screening and treating obesity is needed. 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…
1 Jun 9 min

Metformin-induced vitamin B12 deficiency

Dr Louise Johnsons explains how metformin-induced vitamin B12 deficiency occurs. 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 for…
1 Jun 8 min

Inhaled insulins: what's all the puff about?

Dr Paula Diab gives insight into the latest diabetes medication: inhaled insulins. 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…
1 Jun 7 min

Diabetes as a prescribed minimum benefit

Jana Bartels educates us on diabetes as a prescribed minimum benefit. 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…
1 Jun 6 min

Diabetes and sensitive topics: the benefit of talking about it

Daniel Sher advocates the benefits of discussing the sensitive topics that come with living with 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…
1 Jun 7 min

Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD)

Christine Manga unpacks what cystic fibrosis is, and how it can lead to cystic fibrosis-related 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…
1 Jun 8 min

Benefits of strength training for people with diabetes

Monique Marais explains the benefits of strength training, especially if you have 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…
1 Jun 9 min

Silas Lekgoathi - diabetes saved my life

Approaching 10 years of living with Type 1 diabetes, Silas Lekgoathi looks back and admits that this diagnosis, in turn, saved his life. 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…
1 Jun 5 min

David Knipe - fit and resilient

David Knipe shares how his breast cancer diagnosis in turn helped him to better manage his 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…
1 Jun 7 min

The merits of good diabetic nutrition

Learn about the six must-have foods for good diabetic nutrition, and when to add a nutritional supplement to fill any nutrient gaps. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Good diabetic nutrition doesn’t need to be tough!…
28 Feb 5 min

Semaglutide: warnings, risks, and managing high cost

Retha Harmse highlights the warnings, risks and how to manage the high cost of semaglutide. 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…
27 Feb 8 min

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 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 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 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 8 min
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