Friday 14 November is World Diabetes Day - an international day which engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness. Did you know that diabetes, commonly referred to as the silent killer, is responsible for more deaths worldwide each year than HIV/Aids and Breast Cancer? More than 50% of people living with diabetes are not aware that they have it. In South Africa more awareness about diabetes is desperately needed and to this end the Port Elizabeth branch of … [Read more...] about Global Diabetes Day Walk
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Addressing 4 Diabetes Myths
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that close to 2 million South African adults, who make up 6.5% of the population, have diabetes. More recently, a national survey published in August 2013 (SANHANES-1, 2013) showed that 9.5 % of the study population has diabetes and 18.4% is pre-diabetic. This is a conservative estimate, as 50%-85% of the population, particularly those living in rural areas, has not been tested and could push that statistic much higher. People with common … [Read more...] about Addressing 4 Diabetes Myths
Port Elizabethans Walk for Diabetes
With about one in five people over the age of 35 having type 2 diabetes and more than 50% unaware that they have it, it's time to create awareness to Diabetes in South Africa. It's believed that every eight seconds someone in the world dies from diabetes-related causes whilst within the same eight second period a further two people in the world develop the condition. To highlight the growing concerns and risks associated with Diabetes, the local branch of this national organisation will be … [Read more...] about Port Elizabethans Walk for Diabetes
Free Diabetes screening in Port Elizabeth
On World Diabetes Day this Thursday 14 November, members of the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA) will be offering free diabetes screenings combined with a referral and follow-up service to optimise health outcomes. "Last year our pharmacies screened almost 50 000 patients, collecting extremely valuable data and in the process, helped many people who were not aware of their condition. Overall, our findings confirmed that diabetes is a serious health priority which requires … [Read more...] about Free Diabetes screening in Port Elizabeth
Free Diabetes Test
In a preventative healthcare drive, the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA) has committed to screen 100 000 people for diabetes before the end of October. This initiative forms part of the ICPA’s role as the representative of independent pharmacists in South Africa, who do not only have their customers’/patients’ best health interests at heart, but also value and support preventative and cost reduction actions of the broader healthcare industry. “As a non-communicable or … [Read more...] about Free Diabetes Test
Global Walk for Diabetes
There is an explosion of diabetes worldwide and developing countries like South Africa are the worst hit. Research shows that approximately 4-6 million people in SA have diabetes and that most of these people are unaware that they have the condition. Most concerning is that the World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts that these numbers could triple in the next 15 years in South Africa. Diabetes SA, a registered national non-profit organisation and a member of the International Diabetes … [Read more...] about Global Walk for Diabetes
