Diabetes Education Program
“Knowledge is the key to managing your diabetes”.

The Diabetic Society of Singapore is conducting Diabetes education sessions to reach out to people affected with diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic condition and it is the eighth most common cause of death in Singapore. Our Diabetes Education Program is designed to help you understand the disease, learn to manage and maintain good health despite your diabetes. Our nurse educators will guide and advise you during the sessions.

Costs:
$10 per session
$30 for 4 sessions
$5 per session or $15 for 4 sessions (for accompanying partner/friend)

Light refreshments will be served during the sessions.

Participants will also be entitled to a free blood sugar test, blood pressure test and BMI.
Your partner or support person is welcome to attend with you.

Sessions	South West DECC Blk 528 Jurong West, St 52, #01-353 (S) 640528 Tel: 65649818	Central Singapore DECC Blk 22 Boon Keng Road, #01-15 (S) 330022 Tel: 63980282
	Every Tuesday (Feb 08) Time: 6-8pm	Every Wednesday Time: 6-8pm
All about Diabetes – Have I learnt enough? Causes Risks Factors Treatment Option Medical Nutrition Therapy - Can I eat rice? Healthy Diet Label Reading and Eating out	4th March 8th April	5th March 9th April
Medication and Insulin Diabetic, High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Medication Alternative Therapy – Are there any safety issues? Insulin- A myth to be unveiled What you need to know - Indications, Techniques and Handling insulin Be an expert to manage Low and High Blood sugar Sick Day management	11th March 15th April	12th March 16th April
Stop Giving Excuses - You can Exercise Stay Out of the Danger Zone Diabetes Complications - An Over - reaction? Treatment Modality in the New Era Can we prevent complications? Truth or Dare - Latest Clinical Practice Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level What is A1C? Benefits of Self Blood Glucose monitoring	18th March 22nd April	19th March 23rd April
Diabetes Forgotten Issues – Who to Blame? Foot Care Oral Care Diabetes and Sex Travelling Diabetes in the eyes of a person with Diabetes – A Journey or a disaster? Quality of Life	25th March 29th April	26th March 30th April

Join Us!
For more information about Self-Care Management Programs
Please call: Central S'pore DECC @ 63980282
South West DECC @ 65649818