Diabetes Focus

Retha Harmse delves into the five essential vitamins that are needed for good management of diabetes. Retha Harmse, a registered dietitian and a director at The Academy of Dietetic Excellence, is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals in the realm of nutrition. Operating out of her private practice in Saxonwold, Houghton, she firmly believes in the universal right to happiness and healt...

Single mother, Lorraine Makohliso, shares how accepting her Type 1 diagnosis started as a bumpy ride but turned into a smooth-sailing transition. Lorraine (32) lives in Cape Town with her two sons, aged 13 and 9. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Good diabetic nutrition doesn’t need to be toug...

In the tapestry of life, living with diabetes often adds complex patterns, weaving in challenges that test your strength, adaptability and spirit. But amidst these challenges lies an opportunity - the chance to build resilience. Daniel Sher is a registered clinical psychologist who has lived with Type 1 diabetes for over 28 years. He practices from Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Cape Town, wher...

Jane Mapfungautsi details how what she thought was a heart attack turned out to be peripheral neuropathy, a complication of poorly managed glucose levels. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Good diabetic nutrition doesn’t need to be tough! LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientific...

Finding the balance between body positivity and managing your diabetes is crucial, but it’s important to approach it holistically and sustainably. Monique Marais explains further. 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 and assisting people to understand and mana...

Nosisana Mankayi handles her diabetes with a calm head and determination to manage it, thanks to her parents showing her that it doesn’t have to be a struggle. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Good diabetic nutrition doesn’t need to be tough! LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scien...

Is it possible to enjoy alcohol if you have diabetes? Yes, however, the key message is to drink safely and smartly. Dr Paula Diab elaborates. Dr Paula Diab is a diabetologist at Atrium Lifestyle Centre and is an extraordinary lecturer at the Dept of Family Medicine, University of Pretoria. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of educ...

Kate Bristow, a diabetes nurse educator, gives a rundown of all you need to know about sleep and screen time. Sister Kate Bristow is a qualified nursing sister and certified diabetes educator. She currently runs a Centre for Diabetes from rooms in Pietermaritzburg, providing the network support required for the patients who are members of the diabetes management programme. She also helps patients...

We learn tips for recording diabetes data, and how digital support, such as smartphone apps, make managing it so much easier. Visit RocheDiabetesCareMEA.com · Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Estée van Lingen, a registered dietitian, explores the potential advantages of apple cider vinegar for diabetes management. Estée van Lingen is a registered dietitian practising in Randburg and Fourways, Gauteng. She has been in private practice since 2014, is registered with the HPCSA as well as ADSA, and served on the ADSA Gauteng South Committee for 2020 – 2022. Visit SafariVinegar.co.za &middo...

In a world where sweeteners have become a focus for people living with diabetes or wanting to lose weight, the Huletts EquiSweet range provides sweetness without the drawbacks of traditional sugar. Estée van Lingen is a registered dietitian practising in Randburg and Fourways, Gauteng. She has been in private practice since 2014, is registered with the HPCSA as well as ADSA, and served on the ADSA...