24/05/2018
More information on hypertension.
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Empower Diabetes is an online platform that helps you in your journey to good health by providing access to your personal Diabetes coach.
Empower Diabetes helps you bring your diabetes under control by giving you access to a Health Coach who will help you set and achieve your goals
18/05/2018
Very often diabetes goes hand in hand with high blood pressure. Some useful information on hypertension.
Metformin for Diabetes: 20 Questions Answered Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Here we answer common questions from our readers.
The Importance of Sleep in Blood Glucose Regulation If you're struggling to get blood glucose levels under control, have you considered other lifestyle factors such as sleep? Find out how sleep regulates levels.
26/04/2018
Diabetic Dyslipidemia: How Metabolism Changes Cholesterol in Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes Diabetic dyslipidemia is a term that refers to alteration of blood lipids, or in other words, changes to your cholesterol levels. Learn more here.
19/04/2018
Probiotics for Diabetes Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that are great for diabetes and prediabetes management, assisting with better blood sugar and A1c control. Learn how.
18/04/2018
Practical and helpful ways to be a support in the diabetes community!
10 ways to offer diabetic support – South African diabetes community 10 ways to offer diabetic support We all know how exhausting living with diabetes can be – here are 10 easy ways to offer support to your diabetic partner. Being a supportive partner can be both a gratifying and a challenging role – especially when living with a person with diabetes. Diabetes af...
03/04/2018
Top 10 foods with vitamin C You may be surprised to learn that oranges are not the top food source of vitamin C.
29/03/2018
How Does Diabetes Affect the Digestive System? Poorly controlled blood sugar can lead to neuropathy, increasing the risk for issues like acid reflux (GERD), gastroparesis, and diabetes enteroneuropathy.
24/03/2018
Some useful information on HbA1c!
What Is a1c In Diabetes? If you're wondering what a1c or Hba1c is in diabetes, it's really just another measurement to help determine blood glucose control. Find out more here.
17/03/2018
Proudly South African portion sizes – South African diabetes community Proudly South African portion sizes Ask the dietician: Cheryl Meyer From our community: “Can anyone tell me about madumbis for diabetics – good or bad for us, and how much can we eat?” Lynette Hitchcock. Madumbis, amadumbe, African potato or taro – call them what you will, they are delicious...
13/03/2018
People with diabetes often suffer from high blood pressure as well. Very helpful information and practical tips to lower your salt intake.
5 ways to 5 grams The Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa (HSFSA) is taking the lead from the World Action on Salt and Health (WASH) in order to reinvigorate South Africa’s salt reduction efforts. During Wor…
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