Tag: world diabetes day
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World Diabetes Day : Registered Dietitians Bust Food Myths
According to the International Diabetes Federation, around 537 million adults around the world are living with diabetes. In South Africa, the number is over 4.2 million adults, of which an estimated 45.4% of people are undiagnosed, South Africa has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Africa at 11.3% of our population. To make matters worse,…
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Why Rooibos Tea Is The Perfect Drink For People With Diabetes
Living with diabetes means you need to be extra aware of everything you consume and how it can affect your blood sugar levels. Sugary beverages, such as fizzy drinks, can cause a sharp rise in blood sugar, which is especially dangerous for diabetics, who are unable to metabolize and regulate their blood glucose levels effectively.…
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The Best Foods For Diabetes Awareness Month
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]November is National Diabetes Month and according to recent statistics, 700 million people are expected to live with diabetes by 2030. For the…
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OpEd: Living With Diabetes is NOT a Life Sentence
The Covid-19 pandemic has shone a bright light on the term “comorbidities” and the importance of managing these to enjoy a long, happy life. As the country approaches Diabetes Awareness Month in November, it is important to appreciate that dealing with a lifestyle disease is not a single event. Rather, it is a journey of…
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Diabetes Eating Management: 6 Ways Senior Citizens Can Manage Diabetes to Stay Healthy
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Here’s How Rooibos Can Help You Better Manage Diabetes
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