Diabetic Singaporeans not managing the disease as well as they think

A WORRYING gap exists between how diabetic Singaporeans think they manage their condition and their actual management of diet, medication and exercise.

While almost 65 per cent of respondents in a recent survey said they are managing diabetes “well”, 60 per cent of them have blood sugar levels above 7 per cent, which is associated with a higher risk for developing diabetes complications.

And nearly all (97 per cent) who say they manage diabetes well report taking their medication regularly.