Diabetes Information

Diabetes in Singapore is a growing concern. It can deeply affect your quality of life if not well-controlled, and cause complications. The Ministry of Health has declared 'war on diabetes' and has committed to help Singaporeans live free from diabetes, as well as help those with the condition control it better. SingHealth fully supports this.

Know Your Enemy

• The Basics of Diabetes
• Type 2 Diabetes – The Most Common Type of Diabetes
• Prediabetes – Reverse it Now
• Type 1 Diabetes – An Autoimmune Condition
• Hypoglycaemia (Low Blood Glucose) and What to Do

Living Well With Diabetes

• Knowing My ABCs
  
• Winning Ways in Nutrition
• 10 Common Diabetes Diet Myths and Facts
• 8 Golden Rules for a Healthy Diet
• Exercise – A Winning Weapon Against Diabetes

Medication and Monitoring

• Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Type 2 Diabetes Medications
• Types of Insulin
• Insulin Syringe Preparation
• Insulin Syringe Administration
• Insulin Pen Preparation and Administration
• Insulin Site Rotation
• Insulin Pump Therapy
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Preventing and Managing Complications

• Diabetes Complications Prevention and Management
  – How Diabetes Complications Can Affect Different Parts of the Body

Special Tips

• Diabetes During Pregnancy
• Hypoglycaemia and Driving Safely
• Travelling with Diabetes
• Diabetes and Vaccinations
• Diabetes and Ramadan

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Win Over Diabetes