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.
5 things an endocrinologist wishes you knew about diabetes
Dr Elmo Pretorius, a specialist physician and endocrinologist at Mediclinic Vergelegen, breaks down a few common myths about 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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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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A diagnosis for the whole family: living with someone with diabetes
If you’ve had a child diagnosed with diabetes, you’ll know: this is a life-changing illness, and not just for them. Here we look at how the whole family can help someone manage the condition.
What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes means you have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy – but is it a precursor of Type 2 diabetes? And will it affect your baby?
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Is your lifestyle making you sick? Determine your diabetes risk {Infographic}
Many everyday lifestyle decisions can lead to Type 2 diabetes. Here’s how these often unnoticed lifestyle risk factors add up to skyrocket your diabetes risk.
Hormone imbalances in men
Hormone imbalance is not a female-specific phenomenon. Many hormonal imbalances are caused by external factors, such as stress, trauma, viral infections or hormone medications.
Prediabetes: Should you be screened for it? [infographic]
While prediabetes is not a health condition in itself, says Mediclinic Vergelegen endocrinologist Dr Elmo Pretorius, it can be a sign that you are on the way to developing type 2 diabetes.
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