Diabetes Focus

Christine Manga, a diabetes nurse educator, unpacks what steroid-induced diabetes is.

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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 Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

As a parent, your support is instrumental in helping your child cope emotionally while also ensuring effective diabetes management. Daniel Sher shares how to foster understanding and resilience in your child.

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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 Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Dr Louise Johnson explains the new guidelines for managing early Type 1 diabetes.

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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. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Lynette Lacock discusses how venous disease is linked to diabetes, and how to prevent future complications.

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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 Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Monique Marais and Marionette Roselt outline the importance of wound care management in the diabetes community.

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Monique Marias is a registered social worker at the ClaytonCare Group which provides in-patient care to medically complex patients on a sub-acute level. She has specialised in physical rehabilitation for in-patients for 13 years, and has a passion to assist people to understand and manage their diagnoses and the impact on their biopsychosocial well-being.

Marionette Roselt is a wound care specialist. Specialising in the treatment of pressure ulcers and complicated wounds, she has been running a private practice since 2021, providing specialised wound care. With a strong clinical foundation and a keen eye for detail, she is known for her compassionate approach and practical solutions in managing even the most challenging cases. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

Dr Paula Diab gives an overview of GLP-1 drugs, their approved uses, and who might benefit the most. She also explores newer combinations, oral formulations, and clinical trials shaping the future.

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

Dr Angela Murphy looks at the correlation between diabetes and cancer.

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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

Kate Bristow, a diabetes nurse educator, explores the link between hearing loss and diabetes.

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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 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

Dino Baijnath, an avid gym goer, shares how a near-death experience, caused by septicaemia, led to a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, and how he defeated both.

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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

Despite being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes while studying, Mpho Netshitongwe completed his degree and isn’t giving up on the life he strives for.

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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