Diabetes is manageable. With timely support, people can lead long, healthy lives free from preventable complications.
- Chairperson, Diabetes Alliance; Co-founder, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Pretoria
Healthcare workers in South Africa aren’t always well equipped to treat diabetes. This has devastating consequences for patients.
Improving diabetes care in South Africa requires strong will and support from health authorities, introduction of clinical information systems, the use of technology and digital solutions.
As diabetes progresses, insulin injections become the only treatment option. But the transition from oral medication to injectable insulin is often a bumpy one.
In 2019, 89,834 people died of diabetes. This number exceeds the capacity of Soccer City, the biggest football stadium in South Africa.
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