A link between diabetes and peripheral neuropathy

A link between diabetes and peripheral neuropathy

Find out more about the symptoms and treatment options.   Procter & Gamble (P&G) Health recently announced a campaign called ‘Put Life Back in Your Hands’ across Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa to raise public awareness on the connection of...
Digital health system to support those with diabetes

Digital health system to support those with diabetes

The subscription-based service allows users to track their glucose levels and other indicators, and access digital and health coach support.   Singapore-based digital health company ConnectedHealth has launched SugoSure, a digital health system supporting care...
Living with more than just diabetes

Living with more than just diabetes

Retired senior banker Peter Lim not only has diabetes, he also has heart failure and partial blindness. He shares his story to bring more awareness.   Peter Lim never thought he could get Type 2 diabetes. “I often travelled to Borneo for work and led an active...
Starchless, zero-cholesterol noodles

Starchless, zero-cholesterol noodles

These noodles are ideal for seniors and diabetics.   Food science and technology start-up KosmodeHealth has launched its W0W noodles, which are starchless and do not elevate blood sugar levels (glycemic response) after consumption. They are ideal for seniors and...
Flu vaccination important for those with diabetes

Flu vaccination important for those with diabetes

New data from Temasek Polytechnic shows are that many are unaware flu can affect blood sugar levels and it is effective in protecting themselves. New Singapore research recently revealed a need for improved flu protection amongst those living with diabetes. In...
Those living with diabetes continue to rise

Those living with diabetes continue to rise

Evidence suggests that Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented, while early diagnosis and access to appropriate care for all types of diabetes can avoid or delay complications. During World Diabetes Day, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) released new figures...
Blood sugar control

Blood sugar control

Health supplement MororiX is ideal for pre-diabetics and help against the progress to Type-2 diabetes.   Specialty nutraceutical company Entity Health Ltd has launched a natural health supplement called MomoriX to support normal glucose levels. Globally, the...
Better management of diabetes

Better management of diabetes

NUS study found that pharmacist follow-ups cut diabetes costs and reduce health risks.     Pharmacist-managed care, in addition to routine check-ups with physicians, helped to improve the management of diabetes and the associated chronic diseases, revealed two studies...
Cardiovascular risk underestimated

Cardiovascular risk underestimated

Interim results of an online survey show low levels of awareness and limited dialogue between Type 2 diabetes patients and healthcare professionals.   The interim results of the first-ever multi-country online survey on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk awareness...
9 healthy snack options for diabetics

9 healthy snack options for diabetics

Who says that a diabetic patient’s diet has to be boring? BY: Alefia Vasanwala Do you struggle to find healthy snack options as a diabetic patient? Here are nine dietitian-approved snacks that you can have on hand to quell your hunger pangs in a timely manner,...
Manage your diabetes

Manage your diabetes

Here are 5 tips to get you on track to control your diabetes.   Diabetes is a global epidemic expected to affect over 640 million people by 2040, putting one in every 10 adults at risk of the many life-threatening health complications associated with the disease...
Diabetes management

Diabetes management

A new smart coach to help those living with Type 2 diabetes.   A new smart coach supports people living with Type 2 diabetes to make positive changes in their lives and prevent long-term complications. This solution combines human expertise and mobile technology...
Diabetic foot care: Going the extra mile

Diabetic foot care: Going the extra mile

Those with diabetes need to take care of their feet so they can avoid infection or worse, amputation. BY: Kenneth Koh Some individuals with diabetes may develop diabetic foot problems that can affect their day-to-day activities. They also may face dangers of...