Category: My Diabetes Inklings
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Finding Support
Shortly after my diabetes diagnosis, I felt like I needed someone to talk to about coping with diabetes. After eight years, I finally decided to ask my GP about seeing a counselor. It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my mental health and confidence.
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Being A Diabetes Advocate
Last night’s SBS Insight feature on “Beating Diabetes” in lieu with the promotion of a new book on a diet for people with type 2 diabetes sparked a massive debate online. And as with any thing around diabetes in the media, the stigma and blame-game was overwhelming.
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Losing Track
Diabetes takes up a lot of brain space. For me, diabetes management involves being mindful of what I eat and balancing it up with appropriate amounts of insulin. I need regular exercise, not only to help manage my BGLs but also for a bit of stress relief. To get all of this…
Dr Ashley Ng 