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 Diabetic diet
Every year, diabetes claims more and more lives in South Africa. While the disease can't be cured, it can be successfully managed - and diet plays an important role.

Type 2 diabetes is of particular importance. This type of diabetes can, to a large extent, be prevented and managed through simple lifestyle changes. Lack of exercise, high cholesterol levels and obesity are just some of the important risk factors.

This section will help you take control of your health.

Learn more about diabetes and how it is treated.
01. The basics
What is diabetes? What is the difference between type 1 and type 2? And how would you know if you have it? Learn more about the basics.

02. Your weight and diabetes
Physical inactivity and high-energy diets are but two of the factors that are putting South African's at risk of developing diabetes. Find out why being overweight is such a problem.

03. The GI and diabetes
When it comes to the diabetic diet, the glycaemic index has, to a large extent, replaced sugar intake as one of the most important factors to consider. Let us explain why.
 
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04. Food and beverages
Certain foods can help in the prevention and treatment of diabetes; others should be limited in the diet. If you're a diabetic, you should take note of the dos and don'ts.

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