Diabetes Focus

Your tongue health

Diabetes Focus

Show Notes

Melanie Wright explores tongue health and what it reveals about your well-being, as well as signs of tongue cancer.

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Melanie Wright is an oral hygienist and is currently working at a specialised prosthodontic practice alongside Dr Michael and Dr van der Linde; they all function as an integral part of the Morningside Head and Neck Oncology Team. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

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