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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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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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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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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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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