Natasha Minto, who does not have diabetes, openly speaks about her struggle with her weight, weighing 155kg at the age of 23, and how she came to lose

Vaughan Wood, who has Type 2 diabetes, tells us how he survived a heart attack and about his recovery process. Vaughan Wood (55) lives in Port Elizabeth with

Nicholas Caracandas, a Type 1 diabetes patient, tells us how he is paying it forward with his Diabetic Athletic programme. Nicholas Caracandas (32) lives in Pinelands, Cape Town

Dietitian, Nicola Walters, tells us all the good things about bread and why we should eat it. Bread is a staple food that has been around for more

While welcoming in the warmer weather and Diabetes Awareness Month, it's a perfect opportunity to re-look at your eating. Are you warming up to good health? Food and

While trauma, divorce and bereavement can send anyone into a downward spiral of depression, there are some surprising, everyday factors that also heighten our risk for mental illness.

Dietitian, Retha Harmse, educates us with facts so we can rethink our drink this summer. With summer here, it’s not only imperative to keep sipping to prevent dehydration

It is generally accepted that being active and eating healthy is good for us. Moreover, getting active and staying active can help you to manage your diabetes or

Ronel Jooste offers practical tips for potential savings and how to  stay healthy on a budget. Medical care is expensive, not only in South Africa but worldwide. The

Dr Angela Murphy helps us understand the recent changes in the guidelines for treating diabetes. The purpose of treating diabetes is to improve the symptoms which result from

DSA Port Elizabeth news Diabetes Awareness in Happy Valley, Port Elizabeth on 30 September 2019 Martin and Elizabeth Prinsloo were invited to attend  a gathering of more than

Did you know the earliest changes in the body caused by diabetes can be seen in the eye? Dr Stephen Cook advocates early screening of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes

Clinical psychologist, Daniel Sher, explains how cognitive behavioural therapy, a psychological tool, can help people with diabetes to thrive. What is cognitive behavioural therapy? Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Doug Potter shares the reason for his mom’s passing and goes on to educate us on the dangers of dehydration. I am blessed with longevity on my dad’s

Peter Shrimpton helps us understand how the ego-mind vs. the true-self and how this battle affects our health and life choices. Be honest. Have you ever heard yourself

Riaan Knight, a medical orthotist and prosthetist, explains why preventative foot care is so important for people living with diabetes. Father’s loss of limb directs choice of career

Saadia Jantjes shares advice to help you recover from an injury if you have diabetes. Leading a healthy and active life is an essential aspect of managing diabetes. When

Dr Louise Johnson explains why it’s good news that a nasal glucagon, sold under the name Baqsimi, was approved in July by the US FDA. The bad news is