Living with type 1 diabetes
Bridget McNulty, editor of Sweet Life magazine, shares her journey of living with type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes: what’s on the menu?
If your child has Type 1 diabetes, it can often feel like every kind of food is off the menu. Fortunately, dietician Dr Ilsabe Spoelstra has some ideas.
Diabetic foot care
A diagnosis of diabetes brings with it a number of new precautions that a patient should take.
Type 2 diabetes [infographic]
Diabetes is more prevalent in South Africa than we could ever imagine. Know the facts to avoid becoming a statistic.
The balancing actress
Keketso Semoko talks about the many balls she juggles as she walks the fine line that is living with type 2 diabetes.
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Diabetic meals
Diabetic and award-winning foodie Abigail Donnelly shares three delicious recipes.
Diabetes 101
Dr Magan shares his insight on diabetes and discusses the trends in developing countries.
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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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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 nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Type 1 vs type 2 diabetes
Find out what the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes is here.
Testing for diabetes
Have you been screened for diabetes? Here are the different tests you may have to be tested for diabetes.
Feet and leg care for diabetics
If you’re diabetic, it’s very important to look after your feet and legs.
Do you have diabetic retinopathy?
Don’t delay – treatment for diabetic retinopathy could save your eyesight.
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