1-week diabetic menu

Diabetic yourself, or have one in the family? Check out this menu.

Dagga smokers have better blood sugar control

Current marijuana users have 16% lower fasting insulin levels compared to non-users, according to a study.

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High blood sugar an Alzheimer's risk

Brain scans suggest possible link between high blood sugar and Alzheimer's disease.

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• BP drugs may reduce dementia risk

'Garbage man' in cells could extend life

A gene may offer new paths in the fight against human ageing.

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• Video games may help keep aging brains sharp
• Brain changes in relatives Alzheimer's patients

Isidingo's Ma Agnes: my life with diabetes

Actress Keketso Semoko, known to millions as Isidingo's Ma Agnes, has been living with type 2 diabetes for seven years. Here's her story.

• I've got diabetes: what now?
• 6 diabetes myths debunked
• Could you have diabetes and not know it?

Selenium may lower prostate cancer risk

Study found men with higher levels of mineral were 60% less likely to develop disease.

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Diabetes linked to low sleep hormone levels

A decrease in levels of the sleep hormone melatonin has been linked to an increased risk of adult onset diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Stain side effects can often be overcome

Most people who stop taking cholesterol-lowering statins - because of side effects or for another reason - are able to restart the same drug or a similar one without lasting problems, a new study suggests.

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Poor 'health literacy' keeps patients from taking meds

Adults with diabetes who didn't grasp health info often skipped needed drugs, says study.

Isidingo's Ma Agnes tackles diabetes epidemic

Keketso Semoko, better known as hit SA soapie Isidingo’s Ma Agnes, is taking on a new and very important role - as a Changing Diabetes Ambassador.

• Isidingo's Ma Agnes: my life with diabetes
• Diabetes 'tsunami' hits South Africa
• Could you have diabetes and not know it?

High GI foods boost diabetes risk

People who eat a lot of low-fibre and processed foods that quickly spike blood sugars may, not surprisingly, have a significantly higher risk of the most common form of diabetes.

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• Am I eating right for my diabetes?
• Assess your diabetes risk

Tips for teachers with diabetic kids in the class

Informed and caring teachers can be a tremendous help in teaching children with diabetes how to lead normal, active lives outside of the home.

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• Diabetes management in children
• Your diabetic child at school

New diabetes drugs a pancreatitis risk

Diabetes patients who take the latest class of drugs to control blood sugar levels are twice as likely to develop pancreatitis as those who take other medications to control blood sugar, according to a new study.

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Youth smoking, obesity lead to early death

Young adults and teens who smoke, are obese and have high blood sugar levels may be more likely to die before they reach their 55th birthday, research suggests.

• Obesity in SA: where will it end?
• Binge drinking raises diabetes risk
• 12 tips for cutting down smoking

Diabetes 'tsunami' hits South Africa

'The diabetes tsunami is here. And we in South Africa are in trouble.' This is the stark warning of an SA diabetes expert over the fast-growing diabetes numbers in South Africa.

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Jacob Zuma's wife a diabetes ambassador

Bongi Ngema-Zuma is not just the South African President’s wife. She is on the road to change the stereotypical mindset about Africa with a diabetes awareness drive.

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Enjoy Easter without the sugar rush

If you are living with diabetes, you needn't feel left out when it comes to celebrating this Easter.

• 6 diabetes myths debunked
• Don't spoil your diet over Easter
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Get fit: sexercise!

Work out the muscles that matter and have fun too.

'Diabetics should avoid certain fruits'

The belief that diabetics should avoid certain fruits is unfounded. Fruits are an important component of a healthy, balanced diet as they are loaded with powerful nutrients.

'Diabetics have to follow a special diet'

This is a myth. There is no such a thing as a 'special diet for diabetics' as diabetics generally have to follow the same guidelines of a healthy diet as non-diabetics.

'If I have to go on insulin, it means my diabetes is really bad'

There are many myths surrounding insulin and many people believe that having to take insulin means you are doomed.

6 diabetes myths debunked

Despite its prevalence, misunderstandings about diabetes abound. Here's a list of six common diabetes myths. Get the facts on diabetes and help spread awareness.