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Join aQuellé in the cause for diabetes - Let's beat diabetes, together

Did you know that diabetes is the second leading cause of natural deaths in South Africa, claiming over 200 lives every day? Diabetes affects so many people in the communities we work in and support. aQuellé is on a mission to create awareness and build knowledge about diabetes, and is joining with communities and organisations such as Diabetes South Africa to do this - together we can beat diabetes.

How do we beat diabetes together?

Join aQuellé in the cause for diabetes - Let's beat diabetes, together

Get tested: Getting tested is a vital step in taking control of your health. These are some symptoms of diabetes to look out for:

  • excessive thirst
  • excessive tiredness
  • constant hunger
  • blurry vision
  • loss of weight
  • slow healing of wounds

Join aQuellé in the cause for diabetes - Let's beat diabetes, together

Choose water: Water plays a vital role in regulating blood sugar levels. People with diabetes are more susceptible to dehydration and its debilitating effects. Glucose levels in the body are moderated by a hormone called insulin. When people suffer from diabetes they have a lack of insulin, or their bodies are unable to respond to it. As a guideline, men should drink 2 litres of water every day, and women 1.6 litres.

Join aQuellé in the cause for diabetes - Let's beat diabetes, together

Eat healthy: A healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of getting Type 2 diabetes and helps you manage your sugar levels better if you have diabetes. Obesity is a major risk factor associated with diabetes.

Make good choices like

  • Eating at regular times
  • Consuming low GI bread
  • High-fiber foods like oats
  • Plenty of vegetables

Avoid bad choices like

  • Skipping meals
  • Fatty, processed, and sugary foods
  • Beverages high in sugar
  • Alcohol and smoking

Join aQuellé in the cause for diabetes - Let's beat diabetes, together

Get active: Incorporating physical activity into your daily routine is essential for becoming healthier and for managing and preventing diabetes. Exercise helps control blood glucose, manage weight, reduce cholesterol, boost energy, lower stress levels, and improve overall well-being.

Know the types of diabetes

Join aQuellé in the cause for diabetes - Let's beat diabetes, together

Type 1 Diabetes
An autoimmune condition where the body produces little or no insulin.

Join aQuellé in the cause for diabetes - Let's beat diabetes, together

Type 2 Diabetes
A condition where the body stops responding to insulin normally. Risk is reduced with a healthy lifestyle.

Join aQuellé in the cause for diabetes - Let's beat diabetes, together

Gestational Diabetes
A relative lack of insulin during pregnancy.

Together, we can make a difference and spread hope. Together, we can Beat Diabetes!

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