SUBG3 Type II DM

Type 2Diaebetes Mellitus

NR2222 SubGroup 3

Risk Assessment

Statistics

Purpose

Target Audience

Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool

8.5% of Singapore residents aged 18-74 .

Raise awareness & preventive measures

Aged 18 and above.

Financial Information

Preventive Measure

Community Resources

• Chronic Diabetes Management Program.
• Medisave
• Community Health Assistant Scheme (CHAS).

• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Stay physically active.
• Eat a balanced diet.

• Avoid smoking.

• Diabetes Singapore.
• TOUCH Diabetes Support.
• Online Community

Signs & Symptoms

Complications

995 Ambulance, Singapore Civil Defence Force (Emergencies only)

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Risk Assessment

• Diabetes Risk Assessment (DRA) Tool by Health Promotion Board.
• Designed for individuals aged 18-39 years to assess their current risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

C.H.A.S.

Medisave

From 1 Jan 2021, patients with complex chronic conditions will be able to use up to $700 per patient yearly, while other patients will be able to use up to $500 per patient yearly for their treatments. You can access this programme at public hospital Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOCs), polyclinics and more than 1,250 GP clinics and private specialist clinics around Singapore. MediSave is a national medical savings scheme that helps individuals set aside part of their income to pay for their personal or approved dependents’ hospitalisation, day surgery and certain outpatient expenses, as well as their healthcare needs in old age. The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) enables all Singapore Citizens, including Pioneer Generation (PG) and Merdeka Generation (MG) cardholders, to receive subsidies for medical and/or dental care* at participating General Practitioner (GP) and dental clinics.

• Get to a healthy body weight range: Calorie control and regular physical activity can significantly reduce this risk.
• Be more physically active: Regular physical uses up glucose as energy, and makes cells more sensitive to insulin. It is recommended to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, such as brisk walking, swimming, or cycling.

• A balanced diet: A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help manage blood sugar levels. Limiting refined sugars and processed foods is also crucial. Eat healthy fats, reduce intake of sugar, salt and oil
• Ensure compliance of medication

• Check blood sugar level regularly
• Avoid smoking: Smoking increases insulin resistance and lead to a variety of health issues, including heart disease, which is a risk factor for diabetes.

NIH, 2008

Complication of Type II Diabetes

• Diabetic Retinopathy.
• Glaucoma.
• Cataract.

• Diabetic Neuropathy.

• Peripheral Vascular Disease.
• Cardiovascular Disease.
• Diabetic ketoacidosis

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Statistical Information

• 8.5% of Singapore residents aged 18 - 74 had diabetes.

• Highest prevalence aged 70 - 74 at 24.2%

(Singapore Heart Foundation, 2022)

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HealthHub, 2024

Recognise Common Signs & Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes!

• Frequent Urination (Polyuria)
• Increased Thirst (Polydipsia)
• Increased Hunger
• Blurry Vision
• Fatigue
• Numbness or Tingling in limbs
• Poor Healing Of Wound or Frequent Infetion

Target Audience

• Adults aged 18 and above.
• Especially relevant for those at risk.

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SGMC, 2019.

Community Resources

• Diabetes singapore: It is a group that helps with meeting people with diabetes and also members can learn about each others experiences with diabetes
• Diabetes management and care programme: Helps to check and advice the diet and control of diabetes of people who participate
• Diabetes prevention programme: Teaches the public on how to adopt a healthy style and why they should to prevent diabetes
• Diabetes education programme: Help with passing knowledge of the newest diabetes care and management tips and also how to prevent complications of diabetes

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Purpose For Education

• Raise Awareness about Type 2 Diabetes.
• Empower individuals to take control of their health.
• Recognise common signs and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes.
• Reach out to available community resources.
• Gain knowledge on Financial Assistance Schemes available.