Countering the relentless increase of diabetes in South Africa – Key multidisciplinary actions to improve diabetes care

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Leading experts, including Dr Anban Pillay (Dept of Health) and Dr Patrick Piotie (SA Diabetes Alliance), discuss clinical strategies to curb the rise of diabetes in South Africa.

Learning objectives

You will learn:

  • The disproportionate impact of increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and obesity on individuals and communities across South Africa
  • Four key actions that can help to mitigate the burden of T2DM and obesity in South Africa, in the context of addressing:
    » Barriers to leading a healthier lifestyle
    » Preventable complications and affordability of associated healthcare costs
    » Provision of person-centred diabetes care
    » Balancing cost-effectiveness and benefit to improve patient outcomes.

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