Diabetes
Chronic Disease Management
Consultant-led family medicine for long-term conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol – coordinated around your life, not just your lab results.
Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) health — why we look at these together
Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease, and excess weight aren't separate conditions — they're different expressions of a single underlying process. A plain-language guide to the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) framework and what it means for how we look after you in primary care.
Chronic kidney disease — delaying it, not just diagnosing it
A plain-language guide to chronic kidney disease — why it goes undetected for so long, the KDIGO staging system, the causes (metabolic and non-metabolic), age-related kidney decline, and the four-pillar treatment approach that genuinely changes the trajectory of the disease.
Preventive care for diabetes
The regular checks and preventive care that catch problems early — eye, foot, kidney, heart, mood, vaccines, dental, and routine blood tests. Part 5 of 5 in the Kenneth Tan Medical Clinic diabetes series.
Injectables — insulin and GLP-1 medications for diabetes
A practical guide to injectable medications for Type 2 diabetes — basal insulin types, injectable GLP-1 agonists, injection technique, storage and travel, Ramadan fasting, and recognising and treating hypoglycaemia. Part 4 of 5 in the Kenneth Tan Medical Clinic diabetes series.
Oral medications for diabetes (and what about supplements?)
A plain-language guide to the oral medications used for Type 2 diabetes — metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists (including oral semaglutide), DPP-4 inhibitors, sulfonylureas and others — with brand names, what each does, and common side effects. Plus a careful look at supplements and 'miracle cures.' Part 3 of 5 in the Kenneth Tan Medical Clinic diabetes series.
Diet and lifestyle for diabetes and pre-diabetes
The foundation of diabetes care — weight, diet (with Singapore-specific food guidance), physical activity, sleep, stress, smoking, and alcohol. Part 2 of 5 in the Kenneth Tan Medical Clinic diabetes series.
What is diabetes and pre-diabetes?
A plain-language introduction to diabetes and pre-diabetes — what your numbers mean, who's at risk, the symptoms that often get missed, and why long-term control matters. Part 1 of 5 in the Kenneth Tan Medical Clinic diabetes series.