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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.

  1. Putting health in your smoothie

    11/14/2025

    Putting health in your smoothie

    Dietitian Estée van Lingen highlights what you need to be aware of when preparing a health smoothie. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

    5 min
  2. SMBG vs CGM

    11/07/2025

    SMBG vs CGM

    We look at the different benefits of self-monitoring of blood glucose versus continuous glucose monitoring when managing your glucose levels. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

    5 min
  3. Isabé van Dyk - camp confidence

    11/06/2025

    Isabé van Dyk - camp confidence

    We hear about the positive impact DSA camps has made in Isabé van Dyk’s life as well as her mother’s, Stefanie Perold. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Laurelle Williams is the Editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Live Performance. She has a love for storytelling and sharing emotions through the power of words. Her aim is to educate, encourage and most of all show there is always hope. Feel free to email Laurelle on editor@diabetesfocus.co.za Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

    6 min
  4. Alexandra van Essche – snippets of living with Type 1 diabetes

    11/06/2025

    Alexandra van Essche – snippets of living with Type 1 diabetes

    Alexandra van Essche has been living with Type 1 diabetes for 53 years. She shares snippets of the life-long journey she is on. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Laurelle Williams is the Editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Live Performance. She has a love for storytelling and sharing emotions through the power of words. Her aim is to educate, encourage and most of all show there is always hope. Feel free to email Laurelle on editor@diabetesfocus.co.za Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

    11 min
  5. Bhekisisa Mncube – low sugar, high drama, and a drink-less mission

    11/06/2025

    Bhekisisa Mncube – low sugar, high drama, and a drink-less mission

    Bhekisisa Mncube, who lives with Type 2 diabetes, recalls the day he lost his mind and caused an entire section of an airport in Durban to be evacuated by specialist police units. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

    9 min
  6. Bedtime snacks for people with diabetes

    11/06/2025

    Bedtime snacks for people with diabetes

    Monique Marais discusses when bedtime snacks are needed for people living with diabetes and which are the most suitable ones. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Monique Marias is a registered social worker at the ClaytonCare Group which provides in-patient care to medically complex patients on a sub-acute level. She has specialised in physical rehabilitation for in-patients for 13 years, and has a passion to assist people to understand and manage their diagnoses and the impact on their biopsychosocial well-being. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

    10 min
  7. Sun safety and skin care advice

    11/06/2025

    Sun safety and skin care advice

    Retha Harmse offers sun safety and skin care advice, highlighting the importance of hydration during the summer months. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Retha Harmse is a registered dietitian and the ADSA public relations portfolio holder. She has a passion for informing and equipping the in the field of nutrition. She is currently in private practice in Saxonwold, Houghton and believes that everyone deserves happiness and health and to achieve this she gives practical and individual-specific advice, guidelines and diets. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

    7 min
  8. Drinks and diabetes: the do's and don'ts

    11/05/2025

    Drinks and diabetes: the do's and don'ts

    Kate Bristow talks through the best and not-so-great drink choices for people with diabetes, covering alcohol and juice too, and highlights that there is often hidden sugar in drinks that you may not think about. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Sister Kate Bristow is a qualified nursing sister and certified diabetes educator. She runs a private diabetes education practice from rooms in Pietermaritzburg, providing initial and ongoing support for people diagnosed with diabetes. She is passionate about helping those with diabetes and their families achieve the best they can from their diabetes, and giving them the confidence to manage it with support from their diabetes team. Consultations are individual and Kate is affiliated to most medical aids, enabling her to provide on-going assistance and education. She is also a certified insulin pump therapist and is conversant with all CGMs. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

    9 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Solid Gold Podcasts and Audiobooks
  • Show Website
    Diabetes Focus