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Diabetes Singapore, Singapore (2026)

06/10/2026

✨ “𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀” is a Diabetes Singapore 55th Anniversary video series spotlighting individuals living with diabetes — how they rise above daily challenges and continue living life to the fullest.

🎥 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 #𝟯: 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗻, 57, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at age 30. Back then, he was climbing the corporate ladder in the IT and banking sectors, living fast, eating freely and believing he could get away with a “you only live once” lifestyle.

🔥 𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲‑𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁: Sheldon admits he didn’t take diabetes seriously at first. But everything changed when an unnoticed infection led to the amputation of his right leg below the knee, followed by end‑stage renal failure requiring dialysis. These complications became the hardest chapters of his life — and the wake‑up call that transformed his mindset.

🤝 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: After connecting with Diabetes Singapore, Sheldon found belonging and strength. Sharing stories, breaking stigma and learning from others helped him rebuild confidence. Today, his adopted niece and caregiver journey closely with him, supporting his meals, medications, exercise and medical appointments.

💪🏻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 & 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲: Sheldon now follows a structured lifestyle — healthy eating, regular dialysis, physiotherapy, hand‑cardio exercises and staying active through volunteering. He has replaced excuses with purpose, choosing health not just for himself, but for the people he loves.

🌱 𝗔 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲: Sheldon’s message is clear: diabetes is not the end of the world. With proper management, support and determination, individuals can still live full, vibrant and meaningful lives.

🎥 Check out Warren's sharing here: https://youtu.be/GVAHBeGOYTQ?is=nw8CSgTxKIyNEEeq

05/10/2026

✨ “𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀” is a Diabetes Singapore 55th Anniversary video series spotlighting individuals living with diabetes — how they rise above daily challenges and continue living life to the fullest.

💙 Episode #2: Featuring 23‑year‑old 𝗧𝗲𝗲 𝗬𝘂 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 3. For nearly two decades, she has navigated the ups, downs and unpredictability of the condition. Her journey is a reminder that when we have a supportive family and community journeying alongside us, we can all .

🔥 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁: She speaks openly about diabetes burnout — the exhaustion that builds over time, especially with physical challenges like skin scarring from insulin pump sites. Through mental reframing and new techniques, she learned to manage burnout instead of letting it overwhelm her.

🤝 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆: Community plays a huge role in her journey. Resources from Diabetes Singapore supported both her and her parents (lifetime DS members), offering practical knowledge, emotional encouragement and a safe space to learn from others who truly understand daily management.

🌱 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘: Today, Yu Tong sees diabetes not as a constraint, but simply an extra step in her routine. There are good days and bad days — but she emphasizes that no one walks this journey alone. With support, knowledge and community, life with diabetes remains full, empowered and possible.

🎥 Check out Yu Tong's sharing here: https://youtu.be/FutgBqc6vMM?is=T4JG3_XFIgqFFRQS

05/10/2026

✨ "𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀" is a Diabetes Singapore 55th Anniversary video series spotlighting individuals living with diabetes — how they rise above daily challenges, and continue living life to the fullest.

🎥 Episode #1: Featuring 𝗧𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝘄𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴

🚑 Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 25 — two years after his ORD — Hwee Leng was rushed to A&E after severe vomiting with blood. His father panicked so badly he ran to the hospital without his dentures, fearing he might lose his son. In the ICU, doctors told Hwee Leng he would need daily insulin injections to stay alive.

💪🏻 The early years were tough. He spent two years feeling depressed and withdrawn, moving only between work and home, unsure how to rebuild his life or find a new normal.

🌱 Everything changed when he attended talks by Diabetes Singapore. Learning about long‑term complications — and meeting an 80‑year‑old man who had lived well with diabetes for over 40 years — shifted his mindset. It was the spark he needed to take charge of his health.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Over time, Hwee Leng built a full and meaningful life: a strong career, marriage, and children. He discovered that diabetes didn’t close doors — it simply required a different way of walking through them. Community support also became a pillar of strength, giving him connection, encouragement, and a safe space to share both struggles and victories

✨ Today, his message is simple: managing diabetes is a lifestyle, not a limitation — and a positive mindset can change everything.

🎥 Watch his full interview here:
https://youtu.be/qJvz33lHlhs?is=cONGFaUElyjdWP2W

04/10/2026

🌿 𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗴 — 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲

As part of our 55th Anniversary series, we reflect on the leadership journey of 𝗗𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗴, whose stewardship has strengthened Diabetes Singapore’s role as a trusted voice in diabetes care, education, and community outreach.

🌳 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲: His journey with us began in 2018, when he was invited to join the Management Committee. After six years of dedicated service as Vice President, he stepped into the role of President in 2024.

☘️ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Dr Bee underscores that community engagement is central to our mission. As Singapore’s only social service agency dedicated solely to diabetes, Diabetes Singapore empowers individuals and families on blood sugar awareness for diabetes preventiion and practical knowledge to manage diabetes better.

🌼 𝗔 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: As we celebrate 55 years, Dr Bee hopes for Diabetes Singapore to continue being a trusted voice for patients, caregivers, and families — representing their needs, advocating for better care, and walking alongside them with strength and sincerity. 💙

🎥 Check out the interview vid here:
https://youtu.be/4ZreQF7yvhA?is=qOtPnywyDT7liYQH

04/10/2026

🌿 𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻 — 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲

As part of our 55th Anniversary series, we celebrate the leadership journey of Dr Kalpana Bhaskaran, whose tenure strengthened Diabetes Singapore’s foundations in governance, people development, and community impact.

🌱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲: Dr Bhaskaran shares that her motivation to lead Diabetes Singapore stems from a deep belief that diabetes is not just a medical condition — it is a societal challenge.

🌳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: During her presidency, she introduced a rigorous interview process to ensure that every staff member embodies the right mindset for charity work — compassion, integrity, and service.

🎉 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀: In 2021, during Diabetes Singapore’s 50th anniversary, she launched the first‑ever Diabetes Singapore Awards, honouring individuals who have lived courageously with diabetes for over 50 years, caregivers, youth ambassadors, and nurse educators.

🌼 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: Reflecting on the 55th anniversary, Dr Bhaskaran expresses her hope that Diabetes Singapore will continue to evolve — becoming not just relevant, but indispensable to the community.

🎥 Check out the interview vid here:
https://youtu.be/k_BdSjNuOw8?is=Uo-SEXhGbxHjGckI

03/10/2026

🌿 𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗻 — 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲

As part of our 55th Anniversary series, we spotlight the leadership journey of 𝗠𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗻, whose dedication as a long‑serving volunteer then President helped strengthen Diabetes Singapore’s outreach and community partnerships.

🍃 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵: Mr Yong was pivotal in strengthening Diabetes Singapore’s clinical outreach. He spearheaded fundraising efforts that enabled the society to secure two mobile screening buses — a transformative milestone for our services. These mobile buses now bring eye, foot, and diabetes‑related screenings directly into neighbourhoods, allowing seniors and families to access care closer to home.

🌳 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: He highlighted the importance of working closely with volunteer partner organisations, including the Grassroots Organisations and Lions Club, to expand outreach and bring diabetes education and support to more communities across Singapore. These collaborations remain a cornerstone of Diabetes Singapore’s impact today.

💙 𝗔 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Looking ahead, Mr Yong hopes to see Diabetes Singapore continue expanding its outreach — through more workshops, training sessions, and educational talks that empower individuals to live healthier, more informed lives.

🎥 Check out the interview vid here:
https://youtu.be/_bt6ynAqYtU?is=bSl6f2V7JvNI2HNV

02/10/2026

🌿 𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲 — 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲

As part of our 55th Anniversary video series, we honour the leadership journey of 𝗗𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲, whose eight years at the helm helped shape many of the programmes and community services that continue to define Diabetes Singapore today.

🌳 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝟭 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻: One of Dr Lee’s most transformative contributions was the redesign of children’s diabetes camps. Moving away from long, traditional formats, he introduced a fresh model of shorter 2–3 day camps, supported by staff and volunteers from KKH. These camps focused on learning through fun, games, skits, and social bonding, eventually evolving into a long‑standing partnership with KKH to run these camps together.

🍃 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘆𝗲 & 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Another milestone during his presidency was when MOH approached Diabetes Singapore to pilot eye and foot screening, and this collaboration has since grown into today’s islandwide screening efforts. Dr Lee played an instrumental role in securing both Jurong West and Boon Keng centres from MOH, allowing us to expand our footprints to serve more.

💙 𝗔 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: He concluded with a heartfelt hope: that Diabetes Singapore will continue serving the community with strength, compassion, and purpose — for another 55 years and beyond.

🎥 Check out the interview vid here:
https://youtu.be/Dt351MJo-g8?is=qdjJkbsrvH6_NyNB

01/10/2026

✨ At our recent Diabetes Singapore 55th Anniversary Gala Dinner, we were honoured to present our Commemorative Book to our Patron, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. The book brings together stories of people living with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and MODY.

🌟 Meet some of our Diabetes Warriors:

💙 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗼𝘄 — living with Type 1 diabetes for 43 years; she survived a diabetic coma just two months before her wedding, went on to build a family and is now a grandmother of six.

💙 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗻 (5) — diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 17 months; his family learnt to respond together to fluctuating glucose levels, and the unpredictability that diabetes can bring.

💙 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲 (5) — diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 19 months; his parents manage glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting, daily insulin injections and overnight decisions while giving him the childhood every child deserves.

💙 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗴 (78) — diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at 68; Maureen experienced a profound reversal of roles — from nurse to patient. Today, she manages diabetes alongside other health conditions through medication, food choices, movement and consistent self-care.

💙 𝗬𝗲𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝗻𝗴 (37) — diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 20; she has learnt to balance daily insulin injections, food, exercise, work and everyday life while protecting her mental wellbeing.

💙 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗺 (77) — diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at 33, when he was a young father with a three-year-old son and a demanding laboratory career. More than four decades later, he continues to manage his health through discipline, regular exercise, medical follow-up and healthier choices.

🌳 May the stories of our diabetes warriors inspire you and give you hope that we can rise above against all odds And with the support of loved ones and the wider community, we can live , and live life to the .

📖 Check out all 27 profiles featured in our Commemorative Book here: https://linktr.ee/dsgaladinner2026

01/10/2026

💙 At our recent Diabetes Singapore 55th Anniversary Gala Dinner graced by our Patron, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Diabetes Singapore placed lived experience at centre stage, forming Singapore’s first choir, The Blue Choir made up entirely of Type 1 diabetes families.

🔵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗿 performed “A Million Dreams” — chosen for its message of hope and their dream of a world that understands the challenges and struggles they face: daily insulin injections to stay alive, constant glucose monitoring and planning, and the sudden lows that can leave a child shaky or unwell in school.

🌟 Behind the scenes, our Type 1 support group spent many weekends rehearsing, practicing at home, and showing up wholeheartedly.

🥰 We’re also deeply grateful to volunteers from Sugar Smart Companies, Omnicom Media Group, Ascensia and Roche who joined our Diabetes Singapore staff, Board and Sub‑Committee volunteers — a meaningful show of the wider community standing in solidarity with our friends living with diabetes.

30/09/2026

🌿 In 1971, a young doctor from Singapore General Hospital saw a pressing need to improve diabetes understanding and education in Singapore. That doctor was 𝗗𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗮𝗺, who went on to establish the 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 (as we were known back then).

🌱 In our earliest days, we operated from borrowed premises — Alexandra Hospital, SGH Alumni Association Medical Centre, the Singapore Council of Social Service (now known as NCSS Singapore), and later Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital. These humble spaces became our first homes, where we held talks on managing hypoglycemia, gathered support groups, and conducted our AGMs.

🍃 55 years on, now known as Diabetes Singapore, we continue his legacy with expanded programmes, nationwide outreach, and the launch of the 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 movement — supported by individuals, schools, companies, and partners who share our mission of raising awareness. We believe Dr Tan would be proud of how far we’ve come.

☘️ Special thanks to our Sugar Smart Company (Cohort #1), Omnicom Media Group Asia Pacific for your probono support in producing this anniversary video shown at our Diabetes Singapore 55th Anniversary Gala Dinner graced by our Patron, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

https://youtu.be/58PIjQc7LTE?is=AzSqMakpbx2Z6qw2

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