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The diabetes diet: all you need to know

The below foods are particularly good for people with diabetes, because they have a lower glycaemic index or net carbs and help stabilise your blood … See more

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How South African medical aids work

WEBMedical aids are also called medical schemes – here’s a detailed report of how they work. In essence, though, all South African medical aids are non-profit …

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Need to know: what are PMBs

WEBPrescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) The minimum benefits that must be provided to all medical aid members. These include diagnosis, treatment and care costs …

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We did it! How to claim the Discovery CGM benefit

WEBWe have asked Discovery for the simplest possible method to claim the Discovery CGM benefit. Here’s the step-by-step process. 1. Get a prescription. Get a prescription from a …

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A Diabetic's Guide to Sweeteners: the best sweetener to choose

WEBStevia (Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni) is a small herbal plant from the sunflower family with origins from Paraguay. Stevia extract is naturally sweet. It is dried …

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10 Fast facts about hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

WEBHypoglycemia (a hypo) is a sudden low blood sugar episode. The optimal blood glucose range is 4 to 7mmol/l. With a hypo, blood glucose levels are usually lower than …

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Diabetes South Africa: A picture of the condition in SA

WEBAccording to a study by the Human Sciences Research Council and Medical Research Council, 61% of South African Indians over the age of 45 have pre-diabetes, and are …

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Let's talk about festive wellness

WEBPhysical and emotional wellness. First up, the basics: make sure you sleep enough. Drink enough water. Eat vegetables and salad as well as all the treat food. Move your body! …

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Diabetes Experts

WEBDr. Claudine Lee. A family doctor (GP) with a passion for treating diabetes well. Dr. Claudine Lee is based in Hilton, KwaZulu/Natal, and has a Diploma in Diabetes (Cardiff …

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Managing Type 2 diabetes

WEBDrink 8–10 glasses of fluid per day. Water is best, but tea and coffee, herbal teas, no added sugar squash and diet fizzy drinks can all contribute. Take care with your salt intake. …

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What is a dietician

WEBA qualified health professional. In South Africa, a dietician is a qualified health professional registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). They have a …

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What is normal blood sugar

WEBThe goal for people with diabetes is 4mmol/l to 7mmol/l. Lower than 4mmol/l (and particularly lower than 3mmol/l) is low ( hypoglycemia) which is immediately dangerous …

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Your options on the Discovery CGM Benefit

WEBEach month, you need 3 sensors, which also cost R1 472, making it a monthly cost of R4 416. Here’s how it looks with the Discovery CGM Benefit: Executive and Comprehensive …

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Managing gestational diabetes

WEBA diagnosis of gestational diabetes means you will be working closely with your health-care team to manage your blood sugar levels and keep them in the target range. This will …

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The basic diabetic pantry: buy these foods now!

WEBLow-fat milk. Low-fat yoghurt. Low-fat cottage cheese. Ricotta cheese. Hard cheeses: mozzarella or reduced fat cheddar. Tip: When choosing hard cheese, aim for less that …

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The latest prediabetes stats in South Africa

WEBThe diabetes epidemic in SA. Look at the person to your left and right on your next Zoom call. One of the three of you has prediabetes. You won’t see it as immediately as …

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Diabetes education research: January 2020

WEBSweet Life is currently working with the National Dept of Health and we recently formed the Diabetes Alliance ( www.diabetesalliance.org.za) which is an alliance of all the diabetes …

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