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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.
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.
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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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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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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.
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.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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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?
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.
Treatment options for the most common cancer in men
When detected early, there is a 90% cure rate for prostate cancer. Discover more about the importance of screening – and the treatment options available.
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