South Africans with Diabetes
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South Africans with Diabetes
Do you have questions about living with diabetes in South Africa? You're in very good company! Please join us on South Africans with Diabetes where your host, Bridget McNulty, will interview diabetes experts to answer all those questions.
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S2E08 What is the root cause of diabetes?
Let's get deep... Settle in for a fascinating conversation about diabetes.
We end the second season with a fascinating disc...
S2E07 Are eating disorders common in people with diabetes?
Let's take a deep breath and talk about it - this is a hard one.
We know that depression and anxiety are far more prevalent...
S2E06 Do people with diabetes need to worry about heart health?
Here's everything you need to know about heart health and diabetes.
There are a number of long-term complications of uncont...
S2E05 Is diabetes stigma a thing?
Let's have an awkward conversation about diabetes stigma... It's so real.
Type 2 diabetes carries a stigma in South Africa...
S2E04 What is the future cost if diabetes is ignored?
We need to look at what the future looks like if we don't do anything.
With 85% of South Africans accessing healthcare in t...
S2E03 Does insulin timing really make a difference?
Ultra-rapid acting insulin is coming to South Africa! Hallelujah.
Many South Africans with Type 1 diabetes were told to inj...
S2E02 Why does the language of diabetes matter?
Let's dive in: do we need to be sensitive about diabetes and language?
There’s a growing movement toward changing the langu...
S2E01 What is diabetes burnout?
Let's talk about diabetes and mental health - we all need to!
It’s a reality for many people living with diabetes, but what...
Welcome to Season 2 of South Africans with Diabetes
Do you have questions about living with diabetes in South Africa?
You’re in very good company! Turns out, we all do.
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S1E10 How do I lose - or gain - weight with diabetes?
Looking for advice on managing weight with diabetes? We’ve got it all - practical tips on how to lose, or gain, weight from SA’s top experts.
S1E09 What’s the best exercise for diabetics?
We all know we should be more active…
But how do you exercise with diabetes?
That’s what we’re unpacking today.
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S1E08 What should I eat now that I’m diabetic?
It’s the one question everyone living with diabetes has: what can I eat now? We outline the 4 golden rules for a healthy diabetes diet.
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S1E07 What are the best diabetes medication tips?
Two super-helpful tips for people with Type 2 diabetes, and two super-helpful tips for people with Type 1. These are game changers!
S1E06 Is diabetes and depression common?
The short answer: yes! We unpack why diabetes and depression is so common, and what to do about it.
Whether you’re feeling...
S1E05 I’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes… Now what?
If you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes, you’re probably feeling realllly overwhelmed right now. We know, we’ve been there! Here’s only the most i...
S1E04 What is normal blood sugar?
How to find the magic range for normal blood sugar - not too low, not too high.
What is normal blood sugar, and how do I g...
S1E03 What do I need to know about COVID-19 and diabetes?
All the latest, expert information about COVID-19 and diabetes in South Africa. Nothing else.
If you’re feeling COVID fatig...
S1E02 How do I reverse Type 2 diabetes?
There is actually a recipe for reversing Type 2 diabetes. Here it is.
A few years ago, the idea of reversing Type 2 diabete...
S1E01 How do I manage my diabetes?
Probably the most important question you’ll ask about living with diabetes. Here’s a simple answer.
We know that managing d...
Welcome to Season 1 brought to you by Abbott FreeStyle Libre.
Do you have questions about living with diabetes in South Africa?
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