EDUCATIONAL AIDS AND TOOLS ON DIABETES MELLITUS 

Learning about diabetes takes time, courage and commitment. The information may be bewildering at first. But remember that learning the basics and mastering the essentials is an investment in good health. The following books, video CDs and multimedia CD-ROMs will help you understand all about diabetes, what meal planning is, how to give injections, and monitor your blood sugar, what to do when you need to travel, how to improve your results, and tips to reduce your risk of long term complications.

DIABETES TOTALLY UNCOVERED BOOK

If you don't own a computer or prefer to read a book, this volume will lead you through the basics of diabetes care. There are chapters on meal planning, diabetes medications, glucose meters, exercise, insulins, treatment targets, foot problems, sex issues, childhood diabetes, and more. Also commonly asked questions, and real-life solutions and stories. Available in English and Chinese.

HEALTHY LOCAL DELIGHTS FOR EVERYONE

Published by the Ministry of Health, Singapore, this is a very educational and easy-to-understand cookbook. There are recipes for popular dishes like Hainanese chicken rice, yong-tau-hu,  curry chicken, chap chye and chee cheong fun. Excellent for diabetic persons who are unsure what local dishes are safe to eat. This book also offers important dietary information and facts about calories. Available in English and Chinese.

LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES MULTIMEDIA CD-ROM

Play this on your computer and learn in eight comprehensive modules all about diabetes. There's information about exercise, complications, diabetes pills, insulin types, travel, sex, fasting during Ramadan, hypoglycemia, and more. Plus real-time video clips about real-life experiences of diabetes patients. Available in English and Mandarin.

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