by Women's Health | Apr 30, 2026 | Physical Health
Experts are sounding the alarm about type 2 diabetes in South Africa, as the complex disease has reached crisis levels in the country – and women are disproportionately affected. And yet, so many people are unsure about the actual diabetes symptoms in women. The...
by Women's Health | Aug 19, 2025 | Physical Health
Fact: diabetes is the number one cause of death among South African women, according to Statistics South Africa’s latest data. The only thing overshadowing it is Covid-19, which only reflects the year in which the stat was captured – 2021. Diabetes is now...
by Women's Health | May 22, 2025 | Physical Health
Prediabetes, sometimes referred to as borderline diabetes… it sounds like yet another lifestyle ailment to be worried about, right? Unfortunately, it is another important health concern to add to your radar because 2 in 3 South Africans have prediabetes, according to...
by Chamain van Zyl | Mar 27, 2025 | Physical Health
We’ve all done it – skipped a dose or abandoned a treatment plan because of work, exercise, or a big event. But this seemingly harmless habit is fuelling a global health crisis. World Adherence Day, debuting on 27 March 2025, is here to change that, urging...
by Women's Health | Nov 13, 2023 | Physical Health
Per the Diabetes Atlas, over 40,000 people in South Africa suffer from diabetes. And, according to the Type 1 Diabetes Index, 39 healthy South African lives are lost due to the condition. What’s more, an estimated 100,000 people are undiagnosed, according to the...
