Dr R Mampane

Dr R Mampane Endocrinologist / Physician

๐Ÿ›‘ Stress isnโ€™t just "in your head"โ€”itโ€™s in your hormones, too. ๐Ÿ›‘Hosting, travelling, and lack of sleep are the "Big Thre...
17/12/2025

๐Ÿ›‘ Stress isnโ€™t just "in your head"โ€”itโ€™s in your hormones, too. ๐Ÿ›‘

Hosting, travelling, and lack of sleep are the "Big Three" holiday stressors. They trigger a spike in cortisol that can tell your brain to "delay" ovulation.

If your period is late this December, take a look at your stress levels. Your body might be asking you to slow down! โ˜•

For a Happy Cycle:
โœ… Keep a consistent sleep schedule (even on weekends!).
โœ… Stay hydrated between those festive drinks.
โœ… Give yourself permission to say "no" to one extra obligation.

We are planning our end-of-year closure.If you anticipate needing to see us or require prescription refills before we cl...
10/12/2025

We are planning our end-of-year closure.

If you anticipate needing to see us or require prescription refills before we close, please be sure to get in touch with our rooms this week.

For any medical emergencies that occur while we are closed, please seek care immediately at your closest Casualty Unit.
Casualty Unit.

Know your risk factors this World Aids Day!Chat with your preferred medical health practitioner about a comprehensive me...
01/12/2025

Know your risk factors this World Aids Day!

Chat with your preferred medical health practitioner about a comprehensive metabolic screening if need be.

GBV is a public health crisis.If you see something, or if a friend, family member, or patient needs help: Speak Up. Your...
25/11/2025

GBV is a public health crisis.

If you see something, or if a friend, family member, or patient needs help:
Speak Up. Your voice can be a lifeline.

This week, we're shining a light on a critical issue: protecting the future of antibiotics. Your choices have a HUGE imp...
19/11/2025

This week, we're shining a light on a critical issue: protecting the future of antibiotics. Your choices have a HUGE impact on our ability to treat infections effectively.

Do you know...

๐Ÿ”ตAntibiotics are not a cure-all. They only treat bacterial infections and are useless against viruses like the cold or flu.

๐Ÿ”ตTrust Your Team. If your healthcare provider says an antibiotic isn't necessary, they are trying to protect youโ€”and the power of the drug.

๐Ÿ”ตPrevention is the Best Medicine! We can all help curb resistance by practicing strong infection prevention: good hygiene (hand washing!), safe food practices, and staying up-to-date with vaccinations.

If you need more information, please get in touch with our practice.

Technology is transforming diabetes management. For too long, blood sugar checks were a snapshot in time. Today, Continu...
14/11/2025

Technology is transforming diabetes management. For too long, blood sugar checks were a snapshot in time. Today, Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is giving patients the full picture.

A CGM can help with:

๐Ÿš€ Real-Time Data: See your glucose level now and where it's headedโ€”up or downโ€”in real-time.

๐ŸŽ Behaviour Insight: Discover exactly how that breakfast, walk, or stressful meeting impacts your sugar. It's personalised learning you can act on instantly.

๐Ÿ˜ด Sleep Safety: Monitoring 24/7 means fewer missed overnight lows, leading to better sleep and better overall health.

This World Diabetes Day, letโ€™s talk about moving from management to mastery. If you're struggling, get in touch with our practice to book an appointment.

You have the power to reduce your risk!These are  4 Risk Factors that you can change:โš–๏ธ Manage Your Weight๐Ÿƒ Be Physicall...
12/11/2025

You have the power to reduce your risk!

These are 4 Risk Factors that you can change:

โš–๏ธ Manage Your Weight
๐Ÿƒ Be Physically Active
๐Ÿฅ— Eat a Balanced Diet
๐Ÿšญ Stop Smoking

Take control of your health today. If you need help reach out and book an appointment.

AWARENESS LEADS TO ACTION! ๐Ÿ’กDon't wait until symptoms appear. Knowing your risk is the single most powerful step you can...
07/11/2025

AWARENESS LEADS TO ACTION! ๐Ÿ’ก

Don't wait until symptoms appear. Knowing your risk is the single most powerful step you can take toward diabetes prevention and early management.

If any of these factors apply to you, it's time to talk to your primary care provider about getting a simple blood sugar check (Fasting Glucose or A1C).

Take charge of your health today! If you need specialised care, our team is a call away.

๐——๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ธ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฌ% ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ? That statistic is why it is important to keep certain ailments in che...
29/10/2025

๐——๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ธ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฌ% ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ?

That statistic is why it is important to keep certain ailments in check such as:-

๐—•๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ: It's the #1 risk factor. Get it checked!

๐——๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜ & ๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†: Small changes can lead to huge health benefits.

๐—ฆ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Quitting is one of the single best things you can do for your vascular health.

Your brain health is worth protecting.
Make lifestyle changes a priority.

๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ธ, ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ, ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น. ๐ŸŽ€Pink October is our annual nudge to make breast health a priority. Self-Awareness:...
17/10/2025

๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ธ, ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ, ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น. ๐ŸŽ€

Pink October is our annual nudge to make breast health a priority.

Self-Awareness: Perform regular self-exams. Know what's normal for your body so you can spot any changes (lumps, skin dimpling, ni**le discharge) immediately.

Clinical Screening: Follow the recommended guidelines for mammograms and clinical breast exams. This is especially vital because early cancers are typically asymptomatic.

The Importance: Early diagnosis is the single most powerful tool we have in the fight against breast cancer. Let's work together to secure your future health!

Have you scheduled your screen this year? โฌ‡๏ธ

Happy World Mental Health Day! ๐Ÿ’šWhile our mental health is important every day, it becomes absolutely vital when we're d...
10/10/2025

Happy World Mental Health Day! ๐Ÿ’š

While our mental health is important every day, it becomes absolutely vital when we're dealing with a physical illness. The two are deeply connected, and keeping them in balance is key to your well-being.

If you're battling right now, please know this: It's okay to not be okay, and asking for help is a true sign of strength. You don't have to go through it alone.

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