Midlands Diabetes Interest Group

15/06/2025

We spent our Sunday at Milan Family Restaurant for the health and wellness fair.

Let us all take part in sporting activities and keep ourselves fit.

Stay mobile, stay healthy.

26/05/2025

Despite the chilly Gweru weather last Friday, our diabetes class was nothing short of amazing! We had a fantastic turnout, right in the city centre, at the Itech clinic, with scores of people, eager to learn about diabetes complications and their profound impact on health – from the risks of blindness and kidney failure to limb amputation. Dr. L. Nyoni delivered an incredibly informative session, empowering everyone with vital knowledge for better diabetes management.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Lili Grace Foundation , for their invaluable partnership, which was instrumental in making this event a success, BPO Zimbabwe for ketone test strips and machine as well as Insulin for Life Australia for the generous insulin donation. Our sincere thanks also go to Dr. B. Dima for generously providing free doctor consultations, and to Mr. Chiwota and Mr. Msipa for offering compassionate counseling services to our attendees. Not forgetting the hearty vote of thanks from Dr. Leboho. It was a privilege to provide free diabetes education, blood sugar checks, and blood pressure screenings to our community.

21/11/2024

World Diabetes Day commemorations were held on the 14th of November. We partnered with the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Gweru City council as well as the various healthcare workers in the province to commemorate this day. Here's the day in pictures.

03/09/2024

Four wonderful days in Masvingo at the type one diabetes camp for the young diabetics. The focus was not only to bring these lovely people together but to build resilience and vindication to the challenging life associated with being born diabetic. The condition demands daily attention to survival detail and commitment and challenges to a growing child who must adhere to a lifestyle quite separate from the common likes and attentions of ordinary children. All the dangers that may impact severely on the growing child have increased disastrous consequences for diabetics. The world around diabetics is mostly unwelcome and very few people seem to care and understand this condition.
It was a highly successful camp at Leboho standards. Great appreciation to Dr. Mutengerere and the hardworking team at SolidarMed, the awesome presenters from Parerenyatwa, Friendship Bench, the Pediatric Dr Mureriwa, Dietician Thandeka and Ambassador Tino Dzikiti and our own MidDig Ngoni and Zvatapiwa were just superb.
The benefits of diabetes camps and let alone diabetes education are priceless. The support from sponsors and individuals was immense. Masvingo town is particularly clean, I loved Masvingo and wish our own town would pluck a leaf from them. The hospitality at the hosting Catholic hostels at Mucheke are worth mentioning.

06/03/2024

The aim of the February diabetes class conducted in Gweru, was to equip diabetic (T1D) people with the necessary knowledge that they need to live a much better life with diabetes. The topic for the month of February was entrepreneurship. After realizing how much diabetic people are struggling to buy medication and healthier food stuffs we decided to kick start with a lesson on how they can overcome this hurdle.
Here are some key takeaways that were raised :
1. Embrace a growth mindset: Instead of solely focusing on expenses, diabetic individuals should explore income-generating opportunities.
2. Invest in yourself: View each dollar as a seed with the potential to grow into something bigger, enabling you to better manage your diabetic needs.
3. Find your niche: Identify unique business ideas that cater to the specific needs of the diabetic community.
4. Leverage your strengths: Explore opportunities to utilize your existing talents and skills to generate income.
5. Become an advocate: Consider pursuing ventures in organic food production or other areas that promote health and well-being within the diabetic community.
By following these tips and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit, T1D individuals can not only achieve financial independence but also empower and inspire others on their journey.

Helmsley Charitable Trust

14/11/2023

Happy World Diabetes Day to you all from Midlands Diabetes Interest Group . We are celebrating the day with a wellness clinic at the Gweru City Council Civic Centre. Free services including HIV testing, blood sugar testing, BP checks, cervical cancer screening and counselling were offered to so many people. May we always appreciate and take good care of our bodies so we stay in the best possible form.

05/11/2023

Today we'll remind each other of the complications that we are prone to as diabetics when we don't control our blood sugar levels. That is why it's very important to test yourself and work on controlling your blood sugar everyday to avoid our bodies getting affected by the high blood sugar and developing other complications.
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03/11/2023

03/11/2023

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01/11/2023

November is Diabetes month. So as we commemorate and appreciate the advancements that have been helping diabetics to have a better life, let us all remind each other of that which we already know and add on to that which, when shared, adds on to our knowledge base of all things diabetes. I wish you all a struggle free Diabetes Month 2023🥰

05/09/2023

Learning how to manage diabetes well.

09/08/2023