Diabetes Focus

When South African comedienne and actress Celeste Ntuli heard her health was in danger and she was on the cusp of being diagnosed with diabetes, that was her motivation to lose weight.

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Dr David Palmer shares the beacon of hope of Class 4 Laser Therapy for those with peripheral neuropathy.

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Dr David Palmer is a chiropractor based in Durban, South Africa, with a passion for helping people live pain-free, vibrant lives. He offers a comprehensive approach to neuropathy treatment, combining Class 4 laser therapy with red light therapy, whole body vibration, nutrition, TENS, and movement. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Samishka Marimuthoo tells us how she came to the realisation that despite being challenging, diabetes is manageable.

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Aubrey de Beer shares how the Japanese philosophy Wabi-Sabi (beauty in imperfection) helped him bounce back from work burnout and lose over 35kg, improving his health and diabetes.

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Laurelle Williams is the Editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Live Performance. She has a love for storytelling and sharing emotions through the power of words. Her aim is to educate, encourage and most of all show there is always hope. Feel free to email Laurelle on [email protected] Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Dietitian Esteé van Lingen educates us on nutritional supplements, what ingredients to look for, and highlights the benefits of using Lifegain® Advanced Nutritional Supplement.

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Estée van Lingen is a registered dietitian and has been in private practice since 2014. She 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

Living with diabetes means staying on top of your blood glucose levels, and self-monitoring is a key part of that. Here are common questions and answers to help you out. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Melanie Wright explores tongue health and what it reveals about your well-being, as well as signs of tongue cancer.

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Melanie Wright is an oral hygienist and is currently working at a specialised prosthodontic practice alongside Dr Michael and Dr van der Linde; they all function as an integral part of the Morningside Head and Neck Oncology Team. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Retha Harmse educates us and explains what gluconeogenesis is.

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Retha Harmse is a Registered Dietitian and the ADSA Public relations portfolio holder. She has a passion for informing and equipping the in the field of nutrition. She is currently in private practice in Saxonwold, Houghton, and believes that everyone deserves happiness and health; and to achieve this she gives practical and individual-specific advice, guidelines, and diets. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Kate Bristow highlights why diabetes education is vital for those living with diabetes and their loved ones.

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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 on the diabetes management programme. She also helps patients who are not affiliated to a diabetes management programme on a private individual consultation basis, providing on-going assistance and education to assist them with their self-management of their diabetes. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Dr Angela Murphy explains why a new approach of screening and treating obesity is needed.

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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 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. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook