Mushrooms May Help Control Diabetes

Diabetes is a big deal. Yet having heard the word so often, many of us barely take note of it, and in many cases, don't even grasp the fact that diabetes is a deadly disease if not carefully controlled. In South Africa, 7% of the population between the ages of 21 and 79 is living with…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 6, 20230Comments

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#WearBlueforDiabetes & Know the 5!

We all know the terrifying stats: Diabetes is the number one killer of women in South Africa, and the second leading cause of death in men. 1 in 2 people with diabetes is undiagnosed. So, what can we do? South Africa needs a mass diabetes awareness drive. We want the whole of South Africa to wear blue…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 1, 20230Comments

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UNCONTROLLED DIABETES MAKES THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 HARDER

Since being declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO)1 earlier this year, Covid-19 cases around the world have continued to increase at an alarming rate with over 11 million2 people reported to have contracted the virus to date. As of 15 July 2020 there were 311 0493 confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa. According…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 28, 20200Comments

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SA LIFE EXPECTANCY RISING BUT DIABETES THREAT GROWS

South Africa's average life expectancy of 62.4 years is expected to rise to 69.3 in 2040 based on current health trends while diabetes is predicted to be the leading cause of death by then, a new study shows. South Africa is currently ranked 171st among 195 nations in life expectancy and if current health trends continue, it could…

ByTasneema DiestNovember 28, 20180Comments

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SMALL CHANGES CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE HEALTH OF SOUTH AFRICAN FAMILIES

‘The Family and Diabetes’ is the theme for World Diabetes Day, which is commemorated on 14 November 2018. Three-and-a-half million South Africans – about 6% of the population – suffer from diabetes, and five million more are estimated to have pre-diabetes – when blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to…

ByTasneema DiestNovember 16, 20180Comments

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STEPPING UP FOR THE DIABETES CHALLENGE!

Sheritha Kumar, James Viljoen and Sumayyah Sha from the Protea Hotel by Marriott – Durban Edward seen putting in some practice for the upcoming 5km fun run/walk taking place on Sunday, November 11 for the Durban Wellness Festival, an event which highlights the serious condition of Diabetes. Diabetes is known as the tsunami of the 21st…

ByTasneema DiestOctober 19, 20180Comments

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TOP TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING AND CONTROLLING YOUR DIABETES FROM CLICKS

If you have been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, don’t despair. By making healthy lifestyle choices and keeping tabs on your blood sugar levels, you can slow down or, sometimes even reverse the disease. “Diabetes is a progressive disease, which means that managing blood sugar levels now, along with other health risk factors such as…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 29, 20160Comments

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DIABETES AWARENESS: THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY EATING

DID YOU KNOW THAT NOVEMBER IS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH? Diabetes is a disease which you may be familiar with. Most of us have heard of the disease, know of someone suffering from diabetes, or even suffer from diabetes ourselves. Essentially, diabetes occurs when your blood sugar is too high, and your body either does not make enough…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 18, 20160Comments

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SUBTLE SIGNS OF DIABETES

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. As part of a campaign to drive Diabetes awareness, the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA) warns that not every case of diabetes presents with the obvious symptoms and that people must also look out for these other subtle signs that something may be amiss with your blood sugar: Skin changes -…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 16, 20160Comments

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Magical Maca, Natures Answer to Fertility and Balance

Pop open a box of Maca, close your eyes and breathe in its honey - like scent. The smell of powdered Maca cannot be equalled and neither can its taste, it is sweet without being bombastic and it is naturally kind and healing to the body. Maca is a root herb grown in high altitudes on…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 7, 20160Comments

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Mushrooms May Help Control Diabetes

#WearBlueforDiabetes & Know the 5!

UNCONTROLLED DIABETES MAKES THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 HARDER

SA LIFE EXPECTANCY RISING BUT DIABETES THREAT GROWS

SMALL CHANGES CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE HEALTH OF SOUTH AFRICAN FAMILIES

STEPPING UP FOR THE DIABETES CHALLENGE!

TOP TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING AND CONTROLLING YOUR DIABETES FROM CLICKS

DIABETES AWARENESS: THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY EATING

SUBTLE SIGNS OF DIABETES

Magical Maca, Natures Answer to Fertility and Balance

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