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Health: 1 in 9 South Africans Struggle with Diabetes
Manage episode 488061661 series 2342640
Africa Melane is Joined by Bridget McNulty | Co-founder of Sweet Life Diabetes Community
A notable rise in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is a major public health issue in South Africa, with the prevalence of the condition increasing rapidly in recent years. Approximately 1 in 9 South African adults have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of cases in the country. We speak to Bridget McNulty, co-founder of the Sweet Life Diabetes Community, on what must change to ensure better outcomes for patients and the healthcare system alike.
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146 episodes
Manage episode 488061661 series 2342640
Africa Melane is Joined by Bridget McNulty | Co-founder of Sweet Life Diabetes Community
A notable rise in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is a major public health issue in South Africa, with the prevalence of the condition increasing rapidly in recent years. Approximately 1 in 9 South African adults have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of cases in the country. We speak to Bridget McNulty, co-founder of the Sweet Life Diabetes Community, on what must change to ensure better outcomes for patients and the healthcare system alike.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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