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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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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 corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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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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
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
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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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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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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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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 prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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 trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Dr Du Toit shares his top summer sunscreen and skincare advice so you can protect your skin from the sun.
4 common eye conditions: symptoms and treatment
Losing your vision doesn’t have to be inevitable – even as you age or have a condition that’s known to lead to vision loss. Dr Meldrick Booysen is an ophthalmologist
What you need to know about early breast cancer screening
You can survive breast cancer – but the earlier you pick it up, the better your chances of making a full recovery. Two Mediclinic experts explain what you need to
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