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Diabetics ask others with diabetes for advice.
What is the best medical aid for diabetics in South Africa? Which medical aids cover the necessary medication and doctor’s visits most fully?
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As diabetics, we need to understand the details of our medical aids. What we are due, what we can fight for, and how to motivate…
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Most adults aren’t getting the sleep their bodies and minds crave – and this includes those of us with diabetes. Before diagnosis, common symptoms of…
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Our regular contributor Jane Sandwood tackles the topic of how to quit smoking if you have diabetes. Have you managed to quit smoking? Do you…
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Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine Is there a happy middle ground? From the community: “I don’t understand the whole LCHF / LCHP ‘low carb high…
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From our community blog: Hi there, I am new to this site. Last night I was at the casualty section of Wilgeheuwel Hospital in Joburg…
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What is hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can be scary for all involved: here’s what you need to know to deal with one. Hypoglycemia (a…
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“One of my children has diabetes, the other doesn’t. How do I make changes that the whole family can adopt so that my daughter doesn’t…
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From Facebook (Diabetic South Africans): What’s the secret to a happy life with diabetes? To not make it an issue. Treat it and forget it.…
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When Vickie de Beer’s son Lucca was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, she started a journey that ended with her publishing an award-winning cookbook and…
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“My dad is a poorly controlled Type 2 diabetic, and he doesn’t seem to care. I keep telling him how serious his condition is and…
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Yoga is not only a fantastic form of strengthening exercise, it’s also great for calming the mind – something most of us with diabetes need…
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When Roxanne and Derick de Villiers wanted to enroll their son Noah in pre-school, they didn’t think diabetes would be an issue. When it turned…
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“I’m looking for some tips or advice on how to communicate better with my diabetic wife. She has Type 1 diabetes and when she goes…
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Ask the dietician: Genevieve Jardine From the community: “My wife and I love having friends over for sundowners but never know what drinks to offer…
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Keeping your diabetes in check as you get older is not only possible, but important. Here’s what you need to remember. Diet is vital: be…
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Bridget McNulty finds out what reflexology is all about, and if there’s any chance it can help those with diabetes. Before I went for a…
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