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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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 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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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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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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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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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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