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#16  Diabetes in South Africa: Prevention, Early Detection & Remission | Roger Wiseman & Dr Gary Kantor

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Diabetes is a growing health challenge in South Africa, but could we be doing more to prevent it, detect it earlier and even achieve remission?

In this episode of In Focus with Insight, Roger Wiseman is joined by Dr Gary Kantor to explore the evolving landscape of diabetes management, from Type 2 diabetes remission and nutritional interventions to GLP-1 medications, continuous glucose monitoring and the future of healthcare funding.

Ahead of World Diabetes Day on 14 November, they unpack why tackling diabetes requires more than medical treatment alone, and why collaboration across healthcare, employers, funders and the food industry is key to better long-term outcomes.

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Dr Gary Kantor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-kantor/?isSelfProfile=false
Roger Wiseman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerwiseman/?isSelfProfile=false

Insight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insight-actuaries-&-consultants/
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Season 6 / Episode 16 10 Nov English South Africa Tech News · Tech News

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