ACTRESS Sophie Ndaba has spoken about the pain of living with diabetes.
She’s been living with the disease for almost 10 years and she has learnt some lessons.
World Diabetes Day was on Monday, 14 November and Sophie reflected on her journey.
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In a heartfelt Instagram post, she wrote: “Living with this deadly disease diabetes for almost a decade has taught me not to take life for granted.
“Being attacked, teased, laughed at was nothing,” she wrote.
“Let me tell you living with diabetes is not something you wish on your enemy. It’s uncomfortable, painful, confusing, deadly and 24/7 monitoring is required. Trust me prevention is better than cure.”
She gave tips about diabetes.
“Avoid stress, prevent depression, have good healthy eating and drinking habits.”
She said water is life and encouraged people to exercise.
“Together we can prevent and beat diabetes. Are you pre-diabetic? Know your status,” she wrote.
Her family and friends comforted her.
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Bongekile Ndaba said: “You’re the queen that you think you are.”
Tau said: “God bless you my dear friend. You’re God’s masterpiece.”
Nzuza Beki commented: “I was diagnosed in February. I don’t wish this for anyone. It’s very painful to live with.”
