Bay a ticking time bomb for diabetes, say experts

Diabetes medical adviser at Lilly South Africa, Dr Ntsiki Molefe-Osman, said diabetes was a serious disease and could have serious complications including eye disease, nerve damage, kidney disease and a high risk of foot and leg amputations.

• The Woolworths Education programme is offering parents in Port Elizabeth a store tour and information session with dieticians to assist them in making healthy food choices for themselves and their family. The tour will be tonight at 7pm at the Walmer Park Woolworths store and will run for about two hours.