Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterised by high blood sugar. Blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is the primary source of energy for the body. It comes from the food you eat and is essential for the maintenance of a…

What causes hypertension? Hypertension or elevated/high blood pressure, is a consequence of long-term force of blood against the arteries. Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. Hypertension…

Measuring and recording blood pressure at home helps patients track changes in blood pressure over periods. In fact, home blood pressure monitor is often recommended to patients with high blood pressure; people starting high blood pressure medication, or who have…

How diabetes can be treated is largely up to the patient understanding that he or she is the pilot of his or her management program. Regular blood glucose monitoring, for example, is one of the most valuable aspects of managing…

Technology is revolutionising the way we manage diabetes. The development and application of advanced technology is central to FORA’ s mission to improve healthcare and the iFORA App is a great way to understand your diabetes management. It creates a…

“There are so many people who are still misdiagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and many more still undiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I believe with the support from Mr South Africa, and the Mr South Africa brand, we can create…