Diabetes Awareness

Understanding your risk starts with awareness

According to the International Diabetes Federation's Diabetes Atlas (11th edition, 2025), 70% of adults living with diabetes in South Africa are undiagnosed.

Join us for diabetes screening days at participating Mediclinic hospitals. Select a screening event below to view the details.

Download and view diabetes screening events

For any queries, please contact the designated contact person listed next to each facility.

The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes [infographic]

Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes can be managed effectively.

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Prediabetes: Should you be screened for it?

Diabetes is a range of conditions that cause an overload of sugar in the blood. Increased blood glucose levels can, therefore, be a sign that you have diabetes, or are on the way to developing the disease.

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What do I need to know about Prediabetes

Did you know that prediabetes is a condition characterised by elevated blood glucose levels that are not high enough to be classified as Type 2 diabetes?

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5 things an endocrinologist wishes you knew about diabetes

Dr Elmo Pretorius, a specialist physician and endocrinologist at Mediclinic Vergelegen, breaks down a few common diabetes myths about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

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Building a supportive community for diabetes [infographic]

Strengthen your network for better diabetes management. Help your child connect with other children managing diabetes.

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What to know before starting GLP-1 injections for weight loss

A practical guide for anyone considering this class of prescription weight-loss medications.

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Diabetes Podcast Series

Find a series of podcasts available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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