Guest:  Prof Naomi Levit - Senior Research Scholar at UCT

 A groundbreaking study by researchers at UCT has revealed that a couples-focused intervention could enhance diabetes self-management. Previous research has highlighted partners' crucial role in helping individuals with chronic conditions make and sustain necessary lifestyle changes.

Building on this understanding, the UCT team developed the "Diabetes Together" intervention, which was piloted with 14 couples from urban areas around Cape Town. These couples, where one partner attended primary care clinics, participated in two intensive half-day workshops.