Dr Hildegard Strydom
Registered Dietitian | PhD
Diabetic and Insulin Resistance Dietary Management
Structured Diabetes Care That Delivers Real Outcomes
At my practice, I offer structured diabetes care for patients who want consistency and outcomes.
I help people create sustainable dietary routines that actually stick.
This is long-term, not dieting, not quick fixes.
The Reality of Diabetes
Diabetes is a fast-growing epidemic affecting people worldwide.
Globally, an estimated 783 million adults were living with diabetes by 2024. Africa has experienced the highest rise in cases, and South Africa has the highest number of people living with Type 2 Diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa(International Diabetes Federation, 10th ED, 2021).
Type 1 diabetes accounts for approximately 10% of cases. Type 2 Diabetes accounts for nearly 90%.
Unlike communicable diseases, Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic disease of lifestyle, meaning it develops largely due to long-term dietary and lifestyle patterns.
How Type 2 Diabetes Develops
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one of the main pillars in the prevention and treatment of Type 2 Diabetes is a healthy diet.
Blood glucose control is central to the treatment of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
Uncontrolled blood glucose
Weight gain
Insulin resistance (pre-diabetes)
Type 2 Diabetes
This is Where I Can Help
With the right dietary structure, insulin resistance, weight gain, and diabetes can be prevented and effectively managed.
My approach focuses on restoring blood glucose control through practical, evidence-based nutrition principles that are sustainable for everyday life.
Do You Experience:
Energy slumps or “lows” between meals?
Weight gain around the abdominal area?
Increased appetite, feeling hungry all the time?
Poor concentration or mental fatigue?
Cravings for sweet or starchy foods?
Mood swings and irritability?
If so, your blood glucose levels may not be well controlled.
The good news is that insulin resistance and related weight gain can be reversed and managed with the right dietary intervention.
Introducing the Dr Hildegard Strydom Approach
Evidence-Based. Practical. Sustainable
Dietary treatment of diabetes focuses on three key principles:
Glycemic Index (GI)
Glycemic Load (GL)
Food Insulin Index (FII)
By carefully applying these principles, we can stabilise blood glucose levels, reduce insulin demand, improve energy, and support long-term metabolic health.
About Preview
With over 20 years of clinical experience and a PhD focused on the glycemix index, food insulin index and diabetic intervention, I combine research with practical application to deliver measurable results
My number one rule:
Enjoy what you eat.
Take Control of Your Blood Glucose. For Good.
If you are ready to move beyond trial-and-error dieting and commit to a structured, evidence-based approach to diabetes care, I would be honoured to guide you.