Diabetes Focus

Colin Bosch - from diagnosis to discovery

Colin Bosch, an endurance athlete, shares his 46-year journey living with Type 1 diabetes and now peripheral artery disease and neuropathy. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is…

1 Sep 15 min

Double the T1, double the strength

Lize and Liya-Lomé van der Walt, a mother-and-daughter duo, are proving that Type 1 diabetes doesn’t define them, it simply travels with them. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace®…

1 Sep 14 min

Stay one step ahead: AI-powered predictions

Artificial intelligence is changing the world as we know it; with the latest AI-powered predictions helping people manage their diabetes.

1 Sep 5 min

Easy blood glucose support with Replace® Diabetic

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Replace® Diabetic makes managing blood glucose simple, convenient and nutritious. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl…

1 Sep 3 min

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Putting health in your smoothie

Dietitian Estée van Lingen highlights what you need to be aware of when preparing a health smoothie. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl…

14 Nov 2025 4 min

SMBG vs CGM

We look at the different benefits of self-monitoring of blood glucose versus continuous glucose monitoring when managing your glucose levels.

7 Nov 2025 4 min

Isabé van Dyk - camp confidence

We hear about the positive impact DSA camps has made in Isabé van Dyk’s life as well as her mother’s, Stefanie Perold. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic…

6 Nov 2025 5 min

Alexandra van Essche – snippets of living with Type 1 diabetes

Alexandra van Essche has been living with Type 1 diabetes for 53 years. She shares snippets of the life-long journey she is on. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace®…

6 Nov 2025 10 min

Bhekisisa Mncube – low sugar, high drama, and a drink-less mission

Bhekisisa Mncube, who lives with Type 2 diabetes, recalls the day he lost his mind and caused an entire section of an airport in Durban to be evacuated by specialist police units. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For…

6 Nov 2025 9 min

Bedtime snacks for people with diabetes

Monique Marais discusses when bedtime snacks are needed for people living with diabetes and which are the most suitable ones. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your…

6 Nov 2025 9 min

Sun safety and skin care advice

Retha Harmse offers sun safety and skin care advice, highlighting the importance of hydration during the summer months. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low…

6 Nov 2025 7 min

Drinks and diabetes: the do's and don'ts

Kate Bristow talks through the best and not-so-great drink choices for people with diabetes, covering alcohol and juice too, and highlights that there is often hidden sugar in drinks that you may not think about. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness,…

5 Nov 2025 8 min

A groundbreaking step forward - Tzield

Dr Paula Diab unpacks the medical breakthrough of Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) which can delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty,…

5 Nov 2025 10 min

Wolfram syndrome vs. Type 1 diabetes

Lynette La Cock educates on the difference between Wolfram syndrome and Type 1 diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed…

5 Nov 2025 6 min

Hyponatremia

Christine Manga explains what hyponatremia is and looks at hydration, low sodium, and fluid replacement during exercise. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl…

5 Nov 2025 7 min

Exploring the mySugr app

We learn just how useful the mySugr app is, with its eight cool features under the spotlight.

1 Sep 2025 6 min

How does high glucose harm the kidneys?

Dr Louise Johnson goes into detail of how high glucose levels harm the kidneys. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed…

1 Sep 2025 6 min

Guidelines for driving with diabetes

Kate Bristow unpacks the guidelines for driving if you are living with diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by…

1 Sep 2025 10 min

Importance of exercise when using GLP-1 drugs

Dr Jenu Joseph unpacks obesity, the use of GLP-1 drugs, and why exercise is imperative when using them. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low…

1 Sep 2025 11 min

Coping with burnout from managing diabetes

Retha Harmse offers strategies to avoid burnout from managing diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa…

1 Sep 2025 7 min