Diabetes Focus

After gestational diabetes: protect your child

Diabetes Focus

Show Notes

A history of gestational diabetes doesn’t determine your child’s future. Learn the simple lifestyle choices that can support their long-term health and well-being.

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.

Prof Sumaiya Adam is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a Maternal–Foetal Medicine specialist at Steve Biko Academic Hospital and the University of Pretoria. She is passionate about translating scientific evidence into clear, practical information that empowers women to make informed choices about their health and their pregnancies. Visit Diabetes SA · Diabetes SA Facebook

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