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The truth about Type 2 diabetes and obesity

World Obesity Day on the 4th March has a compelling theme: Changing systems, healthier lives.“Let’s put a spotlight on the systems — not people — that need to change” is their rallying cry. But how does this relate to diabetes? Bridget McNulty from Sweet Life Diabetes Community unpacks the truth about Type 2 diabetes and…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 5, 20250Comments

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Changing Systems To Reduce Obesity In SA

One of the defining consumer trends of the 21st Century is the pursuit of healthy living. Yet, the World Health Organization (WHO) records that overweight and obesity has more than doubled since the 1990's, affecting all regions of the world, and particularly South Africa. Our country has the highest obesity rate among all African countries…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 5, 20250Comments

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Celebrate Life With Practical Tips For Weight Management

The 4th of March, 2024, is World Obesity Day, and with it, a renewed call to action to address the global obesity crisis. This annual event serves as a platform to raise awareness and advocate for practical solutions to combat obesity. In light of this, Sonal Ratan, FUTURELIFE® Dietitian, emphasises the importance of celebrating life…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 4, 20240Comments

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SOUTH AFRICA IS DETERMINED TO TURN THE TIDE ON THE OBESITY CRISIS, BUT EVERYBODY NEEDS TO ACT TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES EASIER

From children to adults, women to men, overweight and obesity is an ever-increasing health risk in South Africa. The link between obesity and the onset of non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease is well-established. During the past two pandemic years, we've also seen obesity highlighted as a serious COVID co-morbidity leading…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 28, 20220Comments

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WHY EAT LESS, MORE MORE IS NOT OBESITY’S SILVER BULLET’

We would like to believe there may be small, simple solutions to big problems, but when is that actually true? The answer is probably, never. Intractable, extreme issues arise out of complexity, and nothing less than a host of multi-dimensional, cross-functional countermeasures issued at the right time and the right place can bring about sustainable…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 2, 20210Comments

Tag: World Obesity Day

The truth about Type 2 diabetes and obesity

Changing Systems To Reduce Obesity In SA

Celebrate Life With Practical Tips For Weight Management

SOUTH AFRICA IS DETERMINED TO TURN THE TIDE ON THE OBESITY CRISIS, BUT EVERYBODY NEEDS TO ACT TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES EASIER

WHY EAT LESS, MORE MORE IS NOT OBESITY’S SILVER BULLET’

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