We look at the different benefits of self-monitoring of blood glucose versus continuous glucose monitoring when managing your glucose levels.

We hear about the positive impact DSA camps has made in Isabé van Dyk’s life as well as her mother’s, Stefanie Perold. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Laurelle Williams is the Editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Live Performance. She has a love for storytelling and sharing emotions through the power of words. Her aim is to educate, encourage and most of all show there is always hope. Feel free to email Laurelle on editor@diabetesfocus.co.za

Alexandra van Essche has been living with Type 1 diabetes for 53 years. She shares snippets of the life-long journey she is on. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Laurelle Williams is the Editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Live Performance. She has a love for storytelling and sharing emotions through the power of words. Her aim is to educate, encourage and most of all show there is always hope. Feel free to email Laurelle on editor@diabetesfocus.co.za

Bhekisisa Mncube, who lives with Type 2 diabetes, recalls the day he lost his mind and caused an entire section of an airport in Durban to be evacuated by specialist police units. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information.

Monique Marais discusses when bedtime snacks are needed for people living with diabetes and which are the most suitable ones. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Monique Marias is a registered social worker at the ClaytonCare Group which provides in-patient care to medically complex patients on a sub-acute level. She has specialised in physical rehabilitation for in-patients for 13 years, and has a passion to assist people to understand and manage their diagnoses and the impact on their biopsychosocial well-being.

Retha Harmse offers sun safety and skin care advice, highlighting the importance of hydration during the summer months. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Retha Harmse is a registered dietitian and the ADSA public relations portfolio holder. She has a passion for informing and equipping the in the field of nutrition. She is currently in private practice in Saxonwold, Houghton and believes that everyone deserves happiness and health and to achieve this she gives practical and individual-specific advice, guidelines and diets.

Kate Bristow talks through the best and not-so-great drink choices for people with diabetes, covering alcohol and juice too, and highlights that there is often hidden sugar in drinks that you may not think about. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Sister Kate Bristow is a qualified nursing sister and certified diabetes educator. She runs a private diabetes education practice from rooms in Pietermaritzburg, providing initial and ongoing support for people diagnosed with diabetes. She is passionate about helping those with diabetes and their families achieve the best they can from their diabetes, and giving them the confidence to manage it with support from their diabetes team. Consultations are individual and Kate is affiliated to most medical aids, enabling her to provide on-going assistance and education. She is also a certified insulin pump therapist and is conversant with all CGMs.

Dr Paula Diab unpacks the medical breakthrough of Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) which can delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Dr Paula Diab is a diabetologist at Atrium Lifestyle Centre and is an extra-ordinary lecturer, Dept of Family Medicine, University of Pretoria.

Lynette La Cock educates on the difference between Wolfram syndrome and Type 1 diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Sister Lynette Lacock received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Biofeedback Certification in Neurofeedback in the US. She has over 30 years’ experience in healthcare which has enabled her to work in the US, UK, and South Africa. Initially specialising in Cardiothoracic and Neurological ICU, she now works as an Occupational Health Sister. She is passionate about teaching people how to obtain optimum health while living with chronic conditions.

Christine Manga explains what hyponatremia is and looks at hydration, low sodium, and fluid replacement during exercise. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Christine Manga (Post Grad Dip Diabetes and Msc Diabetes) is a professional nurse and a diabetes nurse educator. She has worked with Dr Angela Murphy at CDE Centre, Sunward Park since 2012.

We learn just how useful the mySugr app is, with its eight cool features under the spotlight.

Dr Louise Johnson goes into detail of how high glucose levels harm the kidneys. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Dr Louise Johnson is a specialist physician passionate about diabetes and endocrinology. She enjoys helping people with diabetes live a full life with optimal quality. She is based in Pretoria in private practice.

Kate Bristow unpacks the guidelines for driving if you are living with diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Sister Kate Bristow is a qualified nursing sister and certified diabetes educator. She runs a private diabetes education practice from rooms in Pietermaritzburg, providing initial and ongoing support for people diagnosed with diabetes. She is passionate about helping those with diabetes and their families achieve the best they can from their diabetes, and giving them the confidence to manage it with support from their diabetes team. Consultations are individual and Kate is affiliated to most medical aids enabling her to provide on-going assistance and education. She is also a certified insulin pump therapist and is conversant with all CGMs.

Dr Jenu Joseph unpacks obesity, the use of GLP-1 drugs, and why exercise is imperative when using them. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Dr Jenu Joseph, a general practitioner, practices in Randpark Ridge, Gauteng. She qualified in 2004 from Walter Sisulu University, and has work experience in emergency medicine, assisting in obstetrics and gynaecology surgeries, and family medicine. Her special areas of interest are in women’s health, chronic diseases, and mental well-being. With 16 years in private practice, she is passionate about educating and empowering patients about their conditions to help improve their overall quality of life.

Retha Harmse offers strategies to avoid burnout from managing diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Retha Harmse is a Registered Dietitian and the ADSA Public relations portfolio holder. She has a passion for informing and equipping the in the field of nutrition. She is currently in private practice in Saxonwold, Houghton and believes that everyone deserves happiness and health and to achieve this she gives practical and individual-specific advice, guidelines and diets.

Speech therapist, Maggie Mafavuke, explores how and why diabetes can change your voice, and what you can do about it. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Maggie Mafavuke is a qualified speech therapist with 12 years of experience. She has a special interest in adult voice and communication disorders. She works with individuals affected by medical conditions, including diabetes, to help preserve and strengthen their communication abilities.

When you have diabetes, carbohydrates often become the enemy. Lynette Lacock explains why this couldn’t be further from the truth, and offers ways to reduce carbs. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Sr Lynette Lacock received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Biofeedback Certification in Neurofeedback in the US. She has over 30 years’ experience in healthcare which has enabled her to work in the US, UK and South Africa. Initially specialising in Cardiothoracic and Neurological ICU, she now works as an Occupational Health Sister. She is passionate about teaching people how to obtain optimum health while living with chronic conditions.

Dr Angela Murphy gives on overview of restoring beta cells by looking at the past, present, and future. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Dr Angela Murphy qualified as a specialist physician in 2000 and joined the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Currently she sees patients at Sunward Park Medical Centre. She retains a special interest in endocrinology and a large part of her practice is diabetes and obesity. She is a member of the Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism of South Africa and the National Osteoporosis Foundation and is actively involved in diabetes patient education. Living with diabetes in the family for 17 years has shown her that knowledge is power. Basic principles in diabetes must always be applied but people living with diabetes should also be introduced to innovations in treatment and technology which may help their diabetes journey.

Monique Marais unpacks how trauma can affect diabetes management and looks at trauma-induced diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Monique Marias is a registered social worker at the ClaytonCare Group which provides in-patient care to medically complex patients on a sub-acute level. She has specialised in physical rehabilitation for in-patients for 13 years, and has a passion to assist people to understand and manage their diagnoses and the impact on their biopsychosocial well-being.

Christine Manga explores the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and management options for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information. Christine Manga (Post Grad Dip Diabetes and Msc Diabetes) is a professional nurse and a diabetes nurse educator. She has worked with Dr Angela Murphy at CDE Centre, Sunward Park since 2012.