No, sugar doesn’t cause diabetes
Having a sweet tooth doesn’t mean you might develop type 2 diabetes. Being overweight is a risk factor for this condition, but your family history, age, and racial background are
Is insulin resistance the same as diabetes?
The short answer is yes and no. If left untreated, chronic insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and then type 2 diabetes over time. Dr Alkesh Magan, an endocrinologist at
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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Does your child have diabetes? How to tell and what to do
Diabetes is a life-altering and potentially life-threatening disease, and children are also at risk. A physician explains what parents need to know. Type 2 diabetes is often referred to as
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Can you prevent diabetic retinopathy?
It’s the third most common cause of blindness in South Africa after cataracts and glaucoma. Diabetic retinopathy may not have any symptoms at first – but finding it early means you can take steps
What is diabetic retinopathy?
Specialist ophthalmologist Dr Steve Steyn provides information on diabetic retinopathy and how diabetes can affect your eyesight.
How diabetes affects your body [INFOGRAPHIC]
Diabetes can lead to a wide variety of problems affecting nearly every major part of your system – your heart, your brain, even your hands and feet. Here, we look at how it develops and affects the body.
9 signs that you should get tested for type 2 diabetes right away
Type 2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed for years. Yet if left unnoticed and untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as blindness and kidney failure. Here’s what you need to know so you can act before it’s too late.
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