Diabetes Focus

Dr Rakesh Newaj shares the tell-tale signs of the skin that can be indicative of underlying diabetes.

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Dr Rakesh Newaj is a specialist dermatologist with special interest in skin surgeries. Since qualifying in 2010, he practices in Waterkloof, Benoni, Kempton Park as well as Mauritius. His special interests lie in skin cancers, hidradenitis suppurativa, and stem cell and fat grafting. Visit lifegain.co.za · Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Monique Marais addresses the shame that people with diabetes can experience when loved ones question or misunderstand their food choices.

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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 manage their diagnoses and the impact on their bio-psychosocial well-being. Visit lifegain.co.za · Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Daniel Sher explores the mechanisms behind the relationship of moods and blood glucose and offers practical advice for parents and caregivers to better support their children.

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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 where he works with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to help them thrive. Visit lifegain.co.za · Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Lynette Lacock, an occupational health sister, highlights the role of the podiatrist in the healthcare team for those living with diabetes.

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Sister Lynette Lacock received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, and Biofeedback Certification in Neurofeedback in the US. She has over 30 years of experience in healthcare which has enabled her to work in the US, UK, and South Africa. Initially specialising in Cardiothoracic and Neurological ICU, she now works as an Occupational Health Sister. She is passionate about teaching people how to obtain optimum health while living with chronic conditions. Visit lifegain.co.za · Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Kate Bristow, a diabetes nurse educator, shares easy and practical tips to nourish and care for your skin during the colder months.

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Sister Kate Bristow is a qualified nursing sister and certified diabetes educator. Visit lifegain.co.za · Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Christine Manga, a diabetes nurse educator, clarifies what diabetic amyotrophy is and the necessary information you need to know.

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Christine Manga (Post Grad Dip Diabetes and MSc Diabetes) is a professional nurse and a diabetes nurse educator. She has worked with Dr Angela Murphy at CDE Centre, Sunward Park since 2012. Visit lifegain.co.za · Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Veronica Tift enlightens us on the hidden healing potential of the human body and how you can tap into it.

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Veronica Tift is a therapeutic reflexologist, registered with the AHPCSA, based in Benoni. She continues to grow her knowledge through attending international and local courses on various subjects related to reflexology. Veronica has a special interest in working with couples struggling with infertility. Visit lifegain.co.za · Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Dr Paula Diab shares valuable tips for keeping blood glucose spikes in-check to avoid the post-meal roller coaster.

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Dr Paula Diab is a diabetologist at Atrium Lifestyle Centre and is an extra-ordinary lecturer, Dept of Family Medicine, University of Pretoria. Visit lifegain.co.za · Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Estée van Lingen tells you everything that you need to know about glucagon, the hormone that raises blood glucose to treat a low in diabetes.

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Estée van Lingen is a registered dietitian practicing in Randburg and Fourways, Gauteng. She has been in private practice since 2014 and is registered with the HPCSA as well as ADSA, and served on the ADSA Gauteng South Committee for 2020 – 2022. Visit lifegain.co.za · Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Gynaecologist, Sumayya Ebrahim, educates us on vaginal candidiasis, also known as vaginal yeast infections, and its link to diabetes.

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Dr Sumayya Ebrahim is a gynaecologist in private practice in Johannesburg. She is also a blogger. Check out her blog Vaginations by Dr E on vaginations.co.za Visit lifegain.co.za · Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook