Diabetes

Handy hints for all diabetics
Are you or a family member diabetic? Here are some tips on making your life easier.

Psychological aspects of dealing with diabetes
It is difficult to deal with any condition that requires a lifestyle change. It is for this reason that many people who suspect they might be diabetic avoid a final diagnosis.

Metabolic syndrome tied to diabetes
More than 1.5 million South Africans have type 2 diabetes, which is particularly common among people older than 30 and which often forms part of the metabolic syndrome.

Foot ulcers in diabetics
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that appears on the feet in a big percentage of patients with diabetes. It is best to prevent them - a podiatrist tells us how.

Starting a diabetes support group
Are you a doctor, dietician or pharmacist? Do you live in an area where your diabetic patients don't have access to local Diabetes SA branch meetings? Then start a support group.

Travelling and diabetes
It’s always best to be prepared when you’re travelling overseas, but when you’re travelling with diabetes, preparation becomes even more essential. Follow these top tips.

Shopping tour for diabetics
Health24 has gone on a diabetic shopping tour and learned some handy tips on how to make the right food choices if you're diabetic or cooking for someone who is. Learn more here.

Diabetes and exercise
Type 2 diabetes (a chronic disease of lifestyle), is highly affected by factors such as your weight and activity levels, two lifestyle choices over which we have control.

Tips for caregivers of diabetics
Sometimes parents find themselves taking care of diabetics – usually type 1 diabetes in the case of young children and often – but not always – type 2 diabetes in the elderly.

Diabetes and stress
Everyone experiences a certain amount of stress in their lives. This is unavoidable. But undue stress can make it harder for you to control your diabetes.

Ulcers serious for all diabetics
Leg and foot ulcers are common among diabetics of all ages. Health24 talks to a podiatrist, Chris Delpierre, who specialises in treating diabetic ulcers.

Diabetes kills every 10 sec
About three million South African have diabetes and an estimated three million more remained undiagnosed, according to the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF).

Diabetes: lose the confuse
Sometimes diabetes can seem a little confusing. Here's an easy set of instructions to help you navigate through the A to Z of healthy diabetes – a whole alphabet of assistance.