Diabetes Focus

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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 8 min

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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 4 min

Five ways to track your food using the MySugr app

Do you want to know how to make the most out of food tracking using the mySugr app? We have got you sorted.

3 Dec 2024 5 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