Show Notes
Kate Bristow talks through the best and not-so-great drink choices for people with diabetes, covering alcohol and juice too, and highlights that there is often hidden sugar in drinks that you may not think about.
This episode is brought to you by Replace® Diabetic in the interest of education, awareness, and support. For those keeping an eye on blood sugar levels, Replace® Diabetic is your tasty, low Gl meal replacement endorsed by Diabetes South Africa and the GI Foundation. Visit replace.co.za for more information.
Sister Kate Bristow is a qualified nursing sister and certified diabetes educator. She runs a private diabetes education practice from rooms in Pietermaritzburg, providing initial and ongoing support for people diagnosed with diabetes. She is passionate about helping those with diabetes and their families achieve the best they can from their diabetes, and giving them the confidence to manage it with support from their diabetes team. Consultations are individual and Kate is affiliated to most medical aids, enabling her to provide on-going assistance and education. She is also a certified insulin pump therapist and is conversant with all CGMs. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook
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