53 Minutes
Did you know, around 422 million people suffer from diabetes worldwide? According to the International Diabetes Federation, 12.8% of South African adults are diagnosed with diabetes, with type 2 diabetes accounting for roughly 90% of diabetes cases. It is no mystery that diabetes is a prevalent disease amongst South African citizens, and one of the major problem areas is lack of education around preventing, diagnosing and treating it. We unpack the topic of diabetes and its complications, signs to look for, and ways to treat it.
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