The highs and lows of diabetes

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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 physical rehabilitation for the past 11 years. She has a passion for the medical field, assisting people to understand and manage their diagnoses, and the impact on their bio-psychosocial well-being.
2 Dec 2024 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Education

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