30/06/2025
MESSAGES OF THE DAY June 2025: TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH AND PREVENT DIABETES
Government calls on citizens to take personal responsibility for their health and to support national efforts to prevent and manage diabetes through healthy lifestyle choices and regular screening.
Diabetes is a silent but deadly disease contributing significantly to the burden of non-communicable diseases in South Africa.
Government has intensified its diabetes awareness campaign to promote prevention, early detection and better disease management.
Members of the public are urged to know their blood sugar levels and get screened regularly at their nearest clinic or health facility.
Healthy eating, regular physical activity, and avoiding to***co and excessive alcohol can help prevent or manage diabetes.
Diabetes left untreated can lead to serious health complications, including blindness, kidney failure, amputations etc.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to instill healthy lifestyle habits in children to reduce future risk. For more information, visit: https://knowledgehub.health.gov.za/elibrary/management-type-2-diabetes-adults-primary-care-level
Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults at Primary Care Level The implementation of this updated guideline, as one of the tools available to manage diabetes, will, with the cooperation of the patients and relevant health professionals, achieve the reduction of complications of diabetes and the reduc...
