Diabetes Series: Type 2 Diabetes Myths and Facts

According to the International Diabetes Federation 90% of people with diabetes are living with Type 2 diabetes. In this episode, Dr.Green emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing Type 2 diabetes, highlighting its prevalence and the need for lifestyle changes and medical interventions. 

Dr. Green talks to Dr. Marius Wasserfall in another jam-packed episode, as they explore the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes, and the importance of regular blood glucose testing. Amazingly, with proper management it is possible to reverse the effects of Type 2 diabetes. In this episode you’ll hear practical tips for managing sugar intake, the importance of healthy eating habits and of portion control. 

Some notable moments: 

[00:03:57]: Genetic and environmental factors in the development of Type 2 diabetes

[00:05:55]: Challenges of managing Type 2 diabetes

[00:07:05]: Practical tips for managing sugar intake

[00:09:18]: Does eating too much sugar cause diabetes?

[00:15:15]: Early identifiers of diabetes

[00:17:24]: Diabetes education and diet

[00:20:20]: Understanding sugar addiction

Links you should know about: 

1. Mediclinic webpage – searching under Health Library https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/health-knowledge-library.html https://www.mediclinicinfohub.co.za/ (user can enter Diabetes or Type 1 search option to obtain more articles on the section of Diabetes)
2. To make a doctor’s appointment with a Mediclinic doctor follow this link https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/find-a-doctor/doctor-appointments.html 
3. Diabetes Support at Mediclinic Hospitals (clinics and support groups, please visit Mediclinic webpage and search for Diabetes Support – www.mediclinic.co.za
4. Type 2 Diabetes 
5. The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
6. Type 2 diabetes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic  
7. What is TEEL? A simple way to manage your diabetes. 
8. Sugar addiction an advertising and healthcare crisis

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