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Remember to join us on the 28 November at 10:00 fo

Remember to join us on the 28 November at 10:00 for our third episode of Tell It Like It Is!

Blood donations and tattoos- what's the deal?

Find out on Saturday, when we have a discussion with Khensani, Alice and Lesego.

For more detail, see FB event. Link in bio.
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#blooddonation #donateblood #sanbs #savinglives #tattoos #myths #youngblood #conversation #discussion #tellitlikeitis #saturday #10am #organdonation #organdonationawareness #secondchances #ink #skin #mondaymorning #southafrica #plateletdonation

Our next TELL It Like It Is event is all set up fo

Our next TELL It Like It Is event is all set up for Saturday the 28th of November! Our main guest will be Khensani, who is an External Communication Specialist at the SANBS . Her role is to act as a liaison between the SANBS and the public.

She let us in on a few interesting facts about herself (She is a blood donor, she has two tattoos and four piercings. She's also a registered organ and stem cell donor.)

Khensani will be dispelling some myths about blood donations and Alice Vogt from TELL will tell us more about organ and blood donation, and how it has affected her life, as well as other patients.
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#blooddonation #organdonation #tattoos #giftoflife #youngblood #savinglives #plateletdonation #tellitlikeitis #show #discussion #donateblood #sanbs #selfless

On #TransplantTuesday we feature the story of Ther

On #TransplantTuesday we feature the story of Theresa Bester, 51 years old, from Durbanville, Cape Town. Her best friend shared her spare.

1. Which organ/tissue did you receive, and in what year?

Kidney transplant in 2017.

2. How long were you on the waiting list for your organ?

I never went on a waiting list, a friend of mine offered to be a living donor but after all the test were done, decided not to continue with the donation. Another friend stepped forward, we were a better match than the first living donor. It seems that the transplant was just meant to be…

3. What was life like before the transplant? How did you spend your days?

I was working full time, we run our own business, so my hours were flexible. I started dialysis at 5:30 in the morning and went to work afterwards.

A really big drawback for me was when my daughter had her first baby, I was not able to assist her after the birth and experience being a grandma to the full extend.

4. Describe the emotions experienced while waiting for your transplant?

I was very calm before and during the whole work-up process.

5. What is life like now, after the transplant?

You have a lot more time on your hands, I sometimes wonder how I managed to fit everything that had to be done with dialysis. Being able to see my grandchildren for more than only the weekend.

6. What advice would you give patients on the waiting list?

I sometimes feel ashamed and yet so thankful that everything went so well with my transplant. My no nonsense- positive attitude have helped me to get the best out of life. I believe if your mind set is correct, you’re 90% there. That also make it easy for the loved ones to cope with your illness.

7. Why do you think there is a shortage of donors in South Africa?

I think that people are ignorant and not educated about organ failure and transplants. It is not really such a big deal to be a donor and I think it is a very special thing to be able to give somebody a better life.

8. If you could describe transplant in one word, what would it be?
Live-changing

#organdonation #shareyourspare #livingdonation #kidneytransplant #recycleyourself #secondchances

There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and t

There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Both types of diabetes are chronic diseases that affect the way your pancreas regulates blood sugar, or glucose.

In SA there is a growing number of people with type 2 diabetes and this is driven by a combination of socioeconomic, demographic, environmental and genetic factors. Insufficient physical exercise leading to an increased level of obesity is also to blame.

Fast Facts:
1. Diabetes is the second most common cause of death in the country, according to the 2016 statistics.
2. 87% of diabetes cases in South Africa were attributed to excess body weight according to 2000 statistics
3. An estimated 2-million South Africans do not know they have diabetes, according to the IDF (International Diabetes Federation)

Fawn Rogers, Marketing Director of TELL developed Type 1 diabetes as a result of her genetic disease, Cystic Fibrosis. She started injecting herself with insulin at the age of 16 and her diabetes has become progressively worse through the years. After having a double lung transplant in 2013, Fawn was put onto a new regime of daily medications, including cortisone which have aggravated her diabetes status further. She now uses a device called Dexcom which consists of a small needle that is inserted every 10 days and stays in her arm to monitor her glucose levels at all time. The Dexcom sends the readings of her glucose levels to her phone via bluetooth which allows Fawn to better control her diabetes.

Financial Costs:
Dexcom 10day sensors = R4000pm
Transmitter every 3 months = R1400
Insulins (3 different kinds) = R1000
Specialist checkups and test every 3 months = R1,280.00 per visit

Emotional Costs:
Feeling like a human pincushion.
Scar tissue and bruises.
Visible medical device.
Being judged for everything you eat.
Stress of diabetes complications.
Severe lows which make you feel ill for the rest of the day.
Having to be aware of your glucose levels with every decision you make.
Feeling like a burden when people have to take your dietary requirements into consideration.

#diabetes #worlddiabetesday #cysticfibrosis #dexcom #pancreas #southafrica #organdonation #chronicillness #insulin

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