Early screening key to Singapore's strategy to reduce diabetes risks

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Since Singapore declared a 'war on diabetes' in 2016, medical practitioners have reported an increase in the number of people getting screened.

SINGAPORE: Two years ago, at a health screening that she went to by chance, Ms Daljit Kaur found out she had diabetes.

Her experience spurred her to become a diabetes nurse educator as a way of giving back to the community. “Therefore, early detection is very paramount in diabetes because early treatment can retard progression of the disease and also prevent complications.” "I'm taking the medication every day, the diabetes medication. And then I'm trying to avoid sweet stuff as well in my diet, and I'm also following some of the doctor's advice on dietary control, which is very helpful,” said Mr Lam.Singapore declared a"war on diabetes" in 2016, leading to a multi-pronged, nationwide response to tackle the disease.

 

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