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TNA talks comprehensive care

The 14th of November marks World Diabetes Day and The New Age (TNA) has produced an article highlighting the “silent pandemic”.

The TNA article is a good example of considered and comprehensive coverage of an important health concern. It combines celebrity, personal experience, statistics and medical advice into a helpful and interesting read that sketches both a global and localised picture of the situation.

Important for the South African context, the article considers the high incidence of HIV infection and points out that as these conditions often co-exist, their management tends to be complicated.

Continue reading | 17 November 2011 | 0 Comments | Tags: diabetes, the new age