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Tendai Musarurwa

Patient • Avondale, Harare • 2 hours ago

Sadza & Recipes

Switching from Roller Meal to Sadza reZviyo: My 6-Week Results!

When I was diagnosed in June, I thought I had to say goodbye to sadza completely. After switching to Sadza reZviyo (Finger Millet) mixed with a bit of dovi in my tsunga greens, my morning fasting sugar has remained stable around 5.8 mmol/L for weeks! Don't let anyone tell you that you cannot enjoy your traditional Zimbabwean food.

Dr. Farai ChimombeVerified Doctor

1 hour ago

Well done Tendai. Finger millet has a significantly lower glycemic index and high dietary fiber. Pairing it with a small spoon of natural peanut butter (dovi) further slows down sugar absorption.

Priscilla Zhou

30 mins ago

Did you buy your zviyo meal in Mbare Musika or at standard supermarkets? Looking to start this week!

Rumbidzai Ndlovu

Caregiver • Suburbs, Bulawayo • 5 hours ago

Medication & Care

Affordable Metformin in Bulawayo: 2-Hour Holds at CarePharm

Just wanted to share for anyone managing costs: generic Metformin 500mg is available with a 2-hour price hold through Diabetos at CarePharm Fife Street. Saved our family a lot of walking from chemist to chemist in town.

Sister Chipo MawereVerified Doctor

3 hours ago

Great reminder Rumbidzai. Always verify that your pharmacy dispenses MCAZ-registered batches and always take Metformin with or right after your main meal to avoid tummy upsets.

Blessing Moyo

Patient • Dangamvura, Mutare • 1 day ago

Blood Pressure

How Reducing Cooking Salt in Relish Dropped My BP to 124/82

For years our family used heavy royco and salt in beef and chicken stew. Over the last month we switched to fresh garlic, ginger, and natural herbs. My evening blood pressure logged on WhatsApp has stayed controlled for 30 consecutive days.

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