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Get Healthy on “ACTIVE-8”

Changi Sports Medicine Centre introduces “ACTIVE-8” programme for people with chronic diseases

Many medical conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are closely linked to being overweight. Exercise has proven to be an effective treatment for chronic diseases, and is also recommended by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the American College of Sports Medicine. Even if patients do not lose weight, their conditions will still improve with exercise.

“ACTIVE-8” Programme -
Changi Sports Medicine Centre

Leveraging on our successful Weight Loss Programme, Changi Sports Medicine Centre (CSMC) introduces the “ACTIVE-8” Programme for people with chronic diseases with an aim to alleviate their conditions.

The “ACTIVE-8” Programme targets the following eight conditions:

  1. Diabetes
  2. High Blood Pressure
  3. High Cholesterol or Hyperlipidaemia
  4. Impaired Glucose Tolerance (Pre-diabetes)
  5. Metabolic Syndrome
  6. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
  7. Fatty Liver
  8. Obesity

What does the programme entail?

“ACTIVE-8” adopts a similar 6-month structure as our Weight Loss Programme. Diet and exercise advice is specifically tailored to target individual’s needs and medical conditions. The programme also includes exercise sessions guided by sports trainers in our fully equipped gymnasium. At the end of the programme, blood tests will be conducted on the patients to assess the improvements made.

Who is it for?

“ACTIVE-8” is suitable for patients who have been diagnosed with one or more of the above-mentioned eight conditions. In addition, they must be able to complete a minimum of 15 minutes of continuous walking, and are motivated to improve their health.

How much does the programme cost?
• “ACTIVE-8” Recruitment Visit

(For patients who wish to have up-to-date evaluation of other conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and metabolic syndrome before starting on the programme.)

 No. of sessions   Package 
 Doctor’s consultation

 1

 Evaluation of diabetic status, blood pressure, obesity,
 cholesterol and metabolic syndrome using blood tests on lipid
 profile, insulin and glucose tolerance test (GTT)

 1

 Total

 S$106

• Post “ACTIVE-8” Recruitment – Follow-up Visit

(This visit will be charged separately as follow-up consultation according to your payment class.)

During this follow-up visit, our doctors will advise if you are suitable for the “ACTIVE-8” programme. If you are suitable, you may choose to sign up for the programme on the spot. If you are found not suitable
for the programme, you may wish to consider our health-screening packages to find out more about your health condition.

• “ACTIVE-8” Exercise Programme

Duration: 24 weeks
Charges:

 No. of sessions   Package 
 Physician consultations

 4

 Dietitian consultations

 4

 Supervised gym sessions

10

 Re-evaluation of health status at the end of programme (blood test)

1

 Total

 S$668


Rates are inclusive of 7% GST
• Investigations, medications and referrals as necessary at additional charge
• 10% non-residents surcharge applies

How do I make an appointment?

For appointments and enquiries, please call the CGH Appointment Centre at Tel: (65) 6850 3333

CGH Appointment Centre operating hours:
Monday – Friday: 8.30 am to 8.00pm
Saturday – Sunday: 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Closed on Public Holidays

For more information, please visit http://www.cgh.com.sg/ medical/active8.asp

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