With over 400,000 Singaporeans living with diabetes, managing this chronic condition is a significant public health challenge. Yet, a Channel News Asia article revealed that a recent YouGov survey commissioned by Abbott highlights a concerning gap between perceived and actual management of diabetes among Singaporeans.

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Diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, is a growing global health crisis driven largely by lifestyle factors.  Singapore’s battle against this chronic disease began in 2016 when the government declared a "war on diabetes." But how much progress has been made, and is there more to be done?

This 14 November marks World Diabetes Day, a global event that is aimed at raising awareness about diabetes and its impact on millions of people worldwide. This year’s theme is “Diabetes and Well-being,” which highlights a crucial message: managing diabetes isn’t just about controlling blood sugar levels. It’s about nurturing your overall physical and mental health to live a fuller, healthier life.

There are many ways to adapt exercise to work for people with chronic conditions, including selecting suitable types of activity, using specially designed workout equipment, and ramping up activity levels gradually.

A healthy eating pattern for PCOS includes eating foods that are high in fiber, protein, and unsaturated fats. Foods that reduce chronic inflammation, such as fruits and vegetables, may also help to reduce PCOS symptoms and improve long-term health outcomes.

Many women with PCOS have insulin resistance. This means that the body is not able to respond normally to insulin, which is a hormone that acts to lower blood sugar.

Gestational diabetes is caused by the hormonal changes of pregnancy, which cause the body to become insulin resistant.

You can bring GLP-1 RA pens on a plane. Keep them in their original packaging and declare them to the officer at airport security. It’s recommended to use a portable medical cooler to keep your medication refrigerated while you travel, to avoid exposing it to high temperatures that could damage it.

Milk and milk alternatives are good sources of calcium and can be used as part of a healthy diet. Options with a balanced amount of carbohydrate and protein are best for blood glucose control.

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Some studies have shown that consuming honey causes a smaller spike in blood sugar, compared with consuming other sugars like sucrose (white sugar) or glucose.

Rice and diabetes: is this combination akin to using a lighter at a petrol station? Would eating rice "explode" your blood sugar levels? Well, not always.

There are several different GLP-1 RAs currently approved for use in Singapore. Most GLP-1 RAs are taken by injection, but there is also an oral option that’s taken as a pill. Some GLP-1 RAs are taken weekly, while others are taken daily.

Is jaggery sugar really a healthier sweetener alternative? We explore its nutritional profile and supposed health benefits to help you discover the truth.

For people with diabetes, using monkfruit instead of sugar may help with blood sugar control, by avoiding the blood sugar spike associated with consuming sugar. However, we need more research to be sure about the effects of monkfruit on blood sugar control overall.

A group of medications called GLP-1 RAs can help to keep blood sugar under control as well as promoting weight loss. There are several medications in this class. Some are approved for treating diabetes, while others are approved for weight loss. The dose of the medication differs for different indications.

Does the order of food you eat matter? How does it impact postprandial and long-term blood glucose levels? What about weight management? Get answers here.

Glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, is a natural hormone in the body. It acts in a few different ways to help keep blood sugar under control and promote weight loss.

Many people with diabetes can safely take part in the Ramadan fast, although this requires some planning. Fasting may not be safe for some people with diabetes, including those whose blood sugar is not well-controlled and those who are experiencing complications of diabetes (such as kidney disease).