Diabetes

Diabetes: type 1
Type 1 diabetes is a disorder of sugar metabolism in which the pancreas is no longer able to produce insulin.

Diabetes: the short and sweet of it
Everyone agrees that diabetes is a serious problem and one of the top killers in South Africa. But exactly how much of a problem are we talking? Check out our cool infographic.

The complete guide to diabetes
Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a chronic health condition where the body is unable to produce enough insulin and properly break down sugar (glucose) in the blood.

12 things you should know about diabetes
During the month of November the global spotlight falls on diabetes, a disease that affects millions of children and adults around the world. Here are 12 things you should know.

Diabetes: type 2
Type 2 diabetes is the most common variety of diabetes. It is a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism in which the body effectively becomes resistant to the hormone insulin.

Diabetes: long-term complications
People who have had diabetes for many years may suffer certain complications as a result of the illness.

Save your eyes with just one drop of blood
Diabetes has many effects, including blindness. Yet all we need to test for it is a single drop of blood.