Diabetes Life & General Practitioner

Diabetes Life & General Practitioner Diabetes Life & General Practitioner are trusted family doctors with a special interest in diabetes care and management.

Dr Nadia M Joubert completed her studies at The University of Pretoria in 2006 and did two years of internship at One Military Hospital. She did her community service at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital. While working in the Emergency Department of Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Dr Joubert completed her diploma in Emergency Medicine. She also received a Post Graduate Diploma with Distinction in Dia

betes at the University of South Wales. In addition, she worked for two years at a diabetic practice before starting her practice treating people with diabetes. Dr Nadia Joubert is a trusted general practitioner and family doctor with a special interest in diabetes care and management. Sister Louise Pywell is a Diabetic Educator and part of the practice, together with Dr Engela Niesing. Our Diabetes Care Services Include:

Management of Adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin Pump Initiation and Management
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Initiation and Management

Our General Practitioner Services Include:

Acute & Chronic Conditions
Annual Health & Occupational Assessments
Contraception incl. Mirena, Implanon, Injection
ECG's & Stress ECG's
Female Health - Pap Smear, Hormonal Tests
Insurance Medicals
Men's Health and Screening Tests
Minor Surgical Procedures - Incisions, Suturing, Mole Excision
Vitamin Drips
We Accept Most Medical Aids

Morning headaches can sometimes be linked to dehydration, poor sleep, stress, or blood sugar changes happening overnight...
06/06/2026

Morning headaches can sometimes be linked to dehydration, poor sleep, stress, or blood sugar changes happening overnight. Some people living with diabetes notice headaches after high overnight readings, while others may experience them after dips in blood sugar during sleep. Because there are so many possible causes, it’s easy to dismiss it as “just a headache” without realising there may be a pattern behind it. Paying attention to when it happens can sometimes help make things feel less random. 💙

Sugar cravings aren’t always just about “wanting something sweet.” Blood sugar dips and spikes, stress, tiredness, poor ...
03/06/2026

Sugar cravings aren’t always just about “wanting something sweet.” Blood sugar dips and spikes, stress, tiredness, poor sleep, and even emotional stress can all make cravings feel much stronger and harder to ignore. When blood sugar changes quickly, your body often looks for fast energy, which can lead to intense cravings for sugary or high carb foods. Many people blame themselves for lacking discipline, when there are often physical reasons behind those cravings too. 💙

If small cuts, blisters, bruises, or scratches seem to take forever to heal, it may be linked to how blood sugar affects...
01/06/2026

If small cuts, blisters, bruises, or scratches seem to take forever to heal, it may be linked to how blood sugar affects circulation and the body’s natural healing process. Higher glucose levels can make it harder for oxygen and nutrients to reach certain areas properly, especially in the feet and legs. Because the changes can happen slowly over time, many people don’t immediately notice the connection. Even small wounds can become frustrating when they don’t improve as quickly as expected. 💙

Stress doesn’t only affect your mood, it can affect your blood sugar too. When your body is under stress, it releases ho...
30/05/2026

Stress doesn’t only affect your mood, it can affect your blood sugar too. When your body is under stress, it releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which can cause blood sugar to rise even if your eating habits stay exactly the same. This is why many people notice higher readings during emotionally overwhelming, busy, or anxious periods. Sometimes it’s not just about food, but about what your body is experiencing mentally and physically at the same time. 💙

Sleeping for hours but still waking up exhausted can sometimes be connected to blood sugar fluctuations happening overni...
27/05/2026

Sleeping for hours but still waking up exhausted can sometimes be connected to blood sugar fluctuations happening overnight. Poor sleep quality, stress hormones, interrupted sleep, and unstable glucose levels can all leave you feeling drained before the day even starts. Many people assume they’re simply “busy” or overworked, without realising how much diabetes can affect energy levels behind the scenes. That constant fatigue can also make daily routines and healthy habits feel even harder to maintain.💙

That burning, tingling, numb, or “pins and needles” feeling in your feet at night can sometimes be linked to nerve chang...
26/05/2026

That burning, tingling, numb, or “pins and needles” feeling in your feet at night can sometimes be linked to nerve changes caused by long term blood sugar fluctuations. Many people living with diabetes notice it becomes more obvious when they finally slow down and rest in the evening. It can feel uncomfortable, distracting, and sometimes even painful enough to affect sleep. Because it often develops gradually, many people don’t immediately connect it to their diabetes or blood sugar management.💙

Waking up multiple times during the night to use the bathroom can sometimes be linked to blood sugar levels. When blood ...
23/05/2026

Waking up multiple times during the night to use the bathroom can sometimes be linked to blood sugar levels. When blood sugar is higher than normal, your body tries to remove the extra glucose through urine, which can lead to more frequent trips to the bathroom, especially overnight. Many people living with diabetes notice disrupted sleep because of this, but don’t always realise the connection. Poor sleep can then leave you feeling even more tired and drained the next day, creating a frustrating cycle. 💙

Living with diabetes doesn’t only affect your body, it can affect your mood too. Blood sugar fluctuations can sometimes ...
20/05/2026

Living with diabetes doesn’t only affect your body, it can affect your mood too. Blood sugar fluctuations can sometimes leave you feeling anxious, irritable, emotional, mentally drained, or just “not yourself” without an obvious reason. Many people blame stress or tiredness without realising that changing glucose levels may also be playing a role in how they feel emotionally. Because these shifts can happen gradually, it’s easy to overlook the connection between blood sugar and mood. 💙

If you’re living with diabetes, blurry vision that comes and goes can sometimes be linked to blood sugar fluctuations. W...
18/05/2026

If you’re living with diabetes, blurry vision that comes and goes can sometimes be linked to blood sugar fluctuations. When blood sugar levels rise or change quickly, it can affect the fluid levels in your eyes and temporarily impact how clearly you see. Some days your vision feels completely normal, and other days things suddenly seem slightly out of focus. Because it can happen gradually or only occasionally, many people don’t immediately connect it to their blood sugar levels. 💙

If you’re living with diabetes, feeling extremely tired after a meal can sometimes be linked to blood sugar changes happ...
17/05/2026

If you’re living with diabetes, feeling extremely tired after a meal can sometimes be linked to blood sugar changes happening in the background. Meals that cause blood sugar to rise quickly can sometimes lead to that heavy, sleepy, drained feeling afterwards. Large portions, refined carbs, poor sleep, stress, and even how your body responds to insulin can all play a role. Many people think it’s “normal” to feel exhausted after eating, but your body could actually be trying to tell you something about how it’s processing energy. 💙

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356 Hippo Avenue, Zwartkop
Centurion
0157

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 13:00

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