Episodes

  • The use of nutritional supplements in diabetes

    The use of nutritional supplements in diabetes
    Jun 1 2025
    Dietitian Esteé van Lingen educates us on nutritional supplements, what ingredients to look for, and highlights the benefits of using Lifegain® Advanced Nutritional Supplement.

    This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

    Estée van Lingen is a registered dietitian and has been in private practice since 2014. She is registered with the HPCSA as well as ADSA and served on the ADSA Gauteng South Committee for 2020 – 2022. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook
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    11 mins
  • Frequently Asked Questions - self-monitoring of blood glucose

    Frequently Asked Questions - self-monitoring of blood glucose
    Feb 28 2025
    Living with diabetes means staying on top of your blood glucose levels, and self-monitoring is a key part of that. Here are common questions and answers to help you out. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook
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    5 mins
  • Your tongue health

    Your tongue health
    Jun 1 2025
    Melanie Wright explores tongue health and what it reveals about your well-being, as well as signs of tongue cancer.

    This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

    Melanie Wright is an oral hygienist and is currently working at a specialised prosthodontic practice alongside Dr Michael and Dr van der Linde; they all function as an integral part of the Morningside Head and Neck Oncology Team. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook
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    7 mins
  • What is gluconeogenisis?

    What is gluconeogenisis?
    Jun 1 2025
    Retha Harmse educates us and explains what gluconeogenesis is.

    This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.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
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    9 mins
  • The impact of diabetes education

    The impact of diabetes education
    Jun 1 2025
    Kate Bristow highlights why diabetes education is vital for those living with diabetes and their loved ones.

    This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

    Kate Bristow is a qualified nursing sister and certified diabetes educator. She currently runs a Centre for Diabetes from rooms in Pietermaritzburg, providing the network support required for the patients who are members on the diabetes management programme. She also helps patients who are not affiliated to a diabetes management programme on a private individual consultation basis, providing on-going assistance and education to assist them with their self-management of their diabetes. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook
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    10 mins
  • The disease called obesity

    The disease called obesity
    Jun 1 2025
    Dr Angela Murphy explains why a new approach of screening and treating obesity is needed.

    This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

    Dr Angela Murphy qualified as a specialist physician in 2000 and joined the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Currently she sees patients at Sunward Park Medical Centre. She retains a special interest in endocrinology and a large part of her practice is diabetes and obesity. She is a member of the Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism of South Africa and the National Osteoporosis Foundation and is actively involved in diabetes patient education. Living with diabetes in the family for 17 years has shown her that knowledge is power. Basic principles in diabetes must always be applied, but people living with diabetes should also be introduced to innovations in treatment and technology which may help their diabetes journey. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook
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    9 mins
  • Metformin-induced vitamin B12 deficiency

    Metformin-induced vitamin B12 deficiency
    Jun 1 2025
    Dr Louise Johnsons explains how metformin-induced vitamin B12 deficiency occurs.

    This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

    Dr Louise Johnson is a specialist physician passionate about diabetes and endocrinology. She enjoys helping people with diabetes live a full life with optimal quality. She is based in Pretoria in private practice. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook
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    8 mins
  • Inhaled insulins: what's all the puff about?

    Inhaled insulins: what's all the puff about?
    Jun 1 2025
    Dr Paula Diab gives insight into the latest diabetes medication: inhaled insulins.

    This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

    Dr Paula Diab is a diabetologist at Atrium Lifestyle Centre and is an extraordinary lecturer, Dept of Family Medicine, University of Pretoria. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook
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    8 mins