Diabetes Focus

Diabetes Focus

Saving lives through diabetes information, education, and support. The official online publication of Diabetes South Africa, published by Word for Word Media. Our aim is to inform, engage, and motivate people to lead a long and healthy life.

Episodes

June 1, 2025 10 mins
Dietitian Esteé van Lingen educates us on nutritional supplements, what ingredients to look for, and highlights the benefits of using Lifegain® Advanced Nutritional Supplement.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can su...
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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
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June 1, 2025 7 mins
Melanie Wright explores tongue health and what it reveals about your well-being, as well as signs of tongue cancer.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more informa...
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June 1, 2025 8 mins
Retha Harmse educates us and explains what gluconeogenesis is.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

Retha Harmse is a Registered Dietitian and the ...
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June 1, 2025 9 mins
Kate Bristow highlights why diabetes education is vital for those living with diabetes and their loved ones.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

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June 1, 2025 9 mins
Dr Angela Murphy explains why a new approach of screening and treating obesity is needed.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

Dr Angela Murphy qua...
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Dr Louise Johnsons explains how metformin-induced vitamin B12 deficiency occurs.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

Dr Louise Johnson is a specia...
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Dr Paula Diab gives insight into the latest diabetes medication: inhaled insulins.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

Dr Paula Diab is a diabetol...
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Jana Bartels educates us on diabetes as a prescribed minimum benefit.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

Jana Bartels is a registered nurse (ICU ...
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Daniel Sher advocates the benefits of discussing the sensitive topics that come with living with diabetes.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

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Christine Manga unpacks what cystic fibrosis is, and how it can lead to cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

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Monique Marais explains the benefits of strength training, especially if you have diabetes.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

Monique Marias is ...
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Approaching 10 years of living with Type 1 diabetes, Silas Lekgoathi looks back and admits that this diagnosis, in turn, saved his life.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.c...
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June 1, 2025 7 mins
David Knipe shares how his breast cancer diagnosis in turn helped him to better manage his diabetes.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information. Visit Diab...
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February 28, 2025 5 mins
Learn about the six must-have foods for good diabetic nutrition, and when to add a nutritional supplement to fill any nutrient gaps.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Good diabetic nutrition doesn’t need to be tough! LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that ...
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Retha Harmse highlights the warnings, risks and how to manage the high cost of semaglutide.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

Retha Harmse is a ...
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February 27, 2025 7 mins
Christine Manga, a diabetes nurse educator, unpacks what steroid-induced diabetes is.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

Christine Manga (Post Gr...
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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.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyon...
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Dr Louise Johnson explains the new guidelines for managing early Type 1 diabetes.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

Dr Louise Johnson is a speci...
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February 27, 2025 8 mins
Lynette Lacock discusses how venous disease is linked to diabetes, and how to prevent future complications.

This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

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