Diabetes
A 2019 International Diabetes Federation report shows that in South Africa >4.5 million people (12.8% of our population) are now living with diabetes.3
Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)
The Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrine and Diabetes Society of South Africa (PAEDS-SA) recommend that GH therapy be considered for children and adolescents with significantly short stature and poor growth velocity.4
References:
1. Sandoz SA (Pty) Ltd. Professional Information. Apr 2020
2. Sandoz SA (Pty) Ltd. Professional Information. Mar 2019
3. International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas. Ninth edition. 2019. Available from: https://www.diabetesatlas.org/upload/resources/material/20200302_133351…
4. Segal D. Guidelines for Using Growth Hormone in Paediatric Patients in South Africa: Treatment of Growth Hormone Deficiency and Other Growth Disorders. SAMJ. 2009;99(3):185-196