Diabetes Focus

Nathan Hendricks will be competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. We catch up with the young swimmer to find out what this great achievement means to him.

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Dr Angela Murphy expands on time in range and why it may become the most important of all glucose measurements in the future.

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Dr Angela Murphy is a specialist physician. Currently she sees patients at Sunward Park Medical Centre and she retains a special interest in endocrinology with a large part of her practice is diabetes and obesity. She is a member of the Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism of South Africa and the National Osteoporosis Foundation and is actively involved in diabetes patient education. Visit lifegain.co.za · Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

After a series of major health complications, Marilyn Nicolaisen chooses to focus on the positive with her life motto: if you still breathe, there is hope.

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Apple cider vinegar is a kitchen staple that has several benefits including health, beauty, household, and cooking uses. Estée van Lingen tells us how to get the most out of it.

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 Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Although chronic kidney disease is a progressive disease, the good news is that not everyone will go on to develop kidney failure. Dr Louise Johnson explains the stages, and why screening is imperative for people with diabetes.

Dr Louise Johnson is a specialist physician passionate about diabetes and endocrinology. She enjoys helping people with diabetes live a full life with optimal quality. She is based in Pretoria in private practice.

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With Addison’s Disease Day on 29 May, Dr Angela Murphy explains the disease and how to manage it if you have Type 1 diabetes too.

Dr Angela Murphy qualified as a specialist physician in 2000 and joined the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Currently, she sees patients at Sunward Park Medical Centre. She retains a special interest in endocrinology, and a large part of her practice is focused on diabetes and obesity. She is a member of the Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism of South Africa, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation, and is actively involved in diabetes patient education. Living with diabetes in the family for 17 years has shown her that knowledge is power. Basic principles in diabetes must always be applied, but people living with diabetes should also be introduced to innovations in treatment and technology which may help their diabetes journey.

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Diabetes nurse educator, Christine Manga, shares 10 practical tips to improve your time in range.

Christine Manga (Post Grad Diploma in 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.

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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 health. Her approach involves offering tailored advice and personalised guidelines to help each person reach their wellness goals.

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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.

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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, where he works with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients to help them thrive.

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