Managing diabetes with technology
Two technological advances in diabetes management can help patients with type 1 diabetes avoid some of its most severe complications, PLUS give them never-before-seen insights into how lifestyle and behaviour affect the disease.
A snapshot of diabetes in SA [INFOGRAPHIC]
A snapshot of Diabetes in SA. These numbers prove why diabetes is such a big health problem in South Africa. A few scary stats…
How diabetes affects the body [INFOGRAPHIC]
The whole-body health risks of diabetes. Dr Wimpie de Lange, an endocrinologist at Mediclinic Bloemfontein, explains how uncontrolled diabetes can damage vital organs and pose other health risks.
How insulin works [INFOGRAPHIC]
Insulin is an essential hormone produced by the pancreas. A Mediclinic doctor explains how this hormone controls the glucose levels in your body.
Managing Type 2 diabetes [INFOGRAPHIC]
Managing Type 2 diabetes. Did you know that there are many lifestyle changes you can make to help you manage your Type-2 diabetes?
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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 has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Could you have prediabetes?
It’s possible to have prediabetes and have no idea until it’s too late. Here’s how to find out, and if you do have it, how to avoid developing diabetes.
How to avoid diabetes complications
If left untreated, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to severe and life-threatening complications. Catch them early and your risk of these complications is reduced.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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The warning signs of diabetes {infographic}
The warning signs for Type 2 diabetes can be so mild that you don’t notice them. People with Type 2 diabetes have raised blood glucose levels, but sometimes these levels are not high enough to cause any symptoms. You might not even know you have Type 2 diabetes until you start suffering from other long-term complications.
Diabetes: at a glance {Infographic}
Almost 4 million people in SA live with diabetes. Another 5 million are estimated to be prediabetic. Who is at risk? Why? What can be done? In a series of statistics and myth-busting facts, we present the true picture of diabetes in South Africa.
Understanding your diabetes diagnosis: What are your treatment options?
Dr Elmo Pretorius, a specialist physician and endocrinologist at Mediclinic Vergelegen, explains different management options for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
How, when and why to check your sugar level {Infographic}
Diabetics may need to check their blood sugar level several times a day – before meals or exercise, at bedtime, before driving. But everyone is different: there are many numbers to look for and many ways to do it.
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