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South Africans with Diabetes
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We do that through creating and testing foundational diabetes education building blocks for those in the public sector, as well as creating a powerful online community for everyone with diabetes.
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Do you want to know how to reverse Type 2 diabetes? Read on! We have advice straight from the experts.
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What is normal blood sugar? What should diabetics be aiming for? That’s a question we get all the time.
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Knowing the symptoms of diabetes is such important information. Once you understand what to look for, you’ll be able to share this knowledge with others.
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Understanding different types of insulin
There are so many different types of insulin, and it can be hard to understand what the difference is. Luckily, Dr Michelle Carrihill from the
Fun diabetes awareness walk in Benoni
Benoni Lakes Lions Club in association with Ebotse Golf and Country estate in Benoni, Gauteng are holding a fun diabetes awareness walk on Sunday 4th
Does insulin make you fat?
If there’s one question we get asked on South Africans with Diabetes often, it’s: Does insulin make you fat? Here, we give you the straight
How a double diabetes diagnosis led to advocacy
Megan Soanes, a board member of Diabetes SA Port Elizabeth, was no stranger to diabetes when her son was diagnosed. Her husband, Scott, has been
