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Show Notes
World Diabetes Day is on 14 November. Education on diabetes is vital, because even in
2022, many people who have the disease don’t realise it.
Diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century and among
the top 10 causes of death worldwide.1
South Africa has one of the highest rates of diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa.1 The International Diabetes Federation estimates that there are approximately 4.6 million South
African adults with diabetes, about half of whom are not yet diagnosed.1 In South Africa,
diabetes is the second leading cause of death, with 90 000 South Africans dying from
diabetes-related causes in 2019.
It’s therefore extremely important for consumers to be aware of their diabetes status, as
prompt, proactive intervention, along with early treatment intensification and a healthy
lifestyle, can have a significant impact on type 2 diabetes, and its associated complications.
GUEST: DR. ZAHEER BAYAT - Physician, Endocrinologist and Chair of the Society for
Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa (SEMDSA).