Diabetes

New technology and a hotline to protect Gauteng health workers and patients against TB

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A new device can help health care workers better protect themselves against TB. At high risk, frontline workers say more must be done to protect them against contracting TB at work.

Marcia Moyana
March 26, 2021

Childhood obesity to rise rapidly in the coming years

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Obesity is a fast growing disease in South Africa, with one in eight children now living with obesity. Poverty and access to processed foods are worsening this non-communicable disease, say experts.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
March 19, 2021

To save rural communities from junk food, raise awareness and the sugar tax, says health group

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In rural areas, unhealthy food is cheap and accessible while awareness about the dangers is low. That’s why the Healthy Living Alliance is kicking off a campaign in communities and lobbying government for a sugar tax increase.

Mogale Mojela
March 17, 2021

#WorldKidneyDay: What everyday habits can you change to lower your risk of kidney cancer?

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This World Kidney Day, experts explain the links between a person's risk for kidney cancer and factors including "obesity, high blood pressure, workplace exposure to certain substances and smoking."

NdivhuwoMukwevho
March 11, 2021

Silence adds to the harm of obesity, new study shows

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A study polling thousands of people living with obesity and the health workers who serve them finds that there is a gap in meaningful dialogue about the disease.

Sasha Star
March 4, 2021

Doctors warn against families bringing unhealthy food into hospitals

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Mageu may be an old favourite and sweets may cheer the patient up, but these foods could hinder your loved one's recovery. Botshabelo District Hospital is concerned about the unhealthy foods families bring for admitted patients. Instead, they advise these healthier alternatives.

Teboho
February 24, 2021

Diabetes medicine/Young people and diabetes

This young man wants you to know that diabetes is not an older person’s disease

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Diagnosed in his 20s, Philasande Zungu quickly had to come to terms with living with diabetes. The initial shock has turned into a determination to educate others.

SandileMbili
January 26, 2021

Soweto family seeks legal advice after hospital COVID-19 confusion

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A Soweto family wants answers after staff at the Bheki Mlanngeni hospital said their mother died of COVID-19, but her death certificate states otherwise.

Marcia Moyana
January 18, 2021

Premature births linked to poverty, inequality and access to healthcare, say experts

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17 November is World Premature Day. This year, experts and paediatricians hope to raise awareness on the factors that lead to pre-term births.

Nthusang Lefafa
November 18, 2020

A healthy lifestyle is helping this woman cope with diabetes during the Covid-19 pandemic

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World Diabetes Day: People living with diabetes are more vulnerable to Covid-19. Yet, a healthy lifestyle and proper adherence to treatment can bring strength, as this fit and healthy schoolteacher shows.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
November 12, 2020

Stroke survivor uses his lifestyle shift to raise awareness about healthy eating and exercise

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To mark World Stroke day, a father of three hopes his illness and resulting shift to a healthy lifestyle will inspire others to prevent strokes.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
October 27, 2020

Non-communicable diseases increase Covid-19 risk in Africa

Patients with non-communicable diseases face greater Covid-19 risk, says WHO Africa

Health

A preliminary study of Covid-19 cases and fatalities in Africa shows patients with conditions like diabetes, hypertension and asthma are at far greater risk. What’s more, the focus on the pandemic has disrupted care for these non-communicable diseases.

Nthusang Lefafa
September 25, 2020

#LockdownSA: Looming food emergency due to structural inequalities

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The nutrition challenges facing South Africa are complex and underpinned by historical and current inequalities, while undernutrition coexists with the rising incidence of obesity and non-communicable diseases, say experts.

jamesthabo
June 26, 2020

The evolution to healthy eating

Health

Food is fuel, but this concept is relatively new to me. I wasn’t always conscious of what I ate and I would often wolf down food because I was either hungry, bored, or emotional. That was me in 2017, writes Reesha Chibba.

healthe
June 23, 2020

#CoronavirusSA: Diabetes inaction will cost lives

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Integrating diabetes testing and prevention strategies into the country’s Covid-19 response plans are key to reducing the mortalities the country may face, writes Karyn Maughan.

healthe
June 10, 2020

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