insert_link Health / Medical South Africa has more than 4 million people living with diabetes – many aren’t getting proper treatment By Patrick Ngassa Piotie, University of Pretoria Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. In South Africa there has been a notable rise in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in recent years, due to changing diets. People are consuming more processed foods, sugary drinks and high-calorie meals. Other factors are the lack of physical activity and high levels of […] todayMarch 7, 2024 25
