Updates
Ending World Diabetes Day (WDD) 2024 in MediaCorp with Daniel Martin
Ending World Diabetes Day (WDD) 2024 in MediaCorp with Daniel Martin for the evening show ‘Health Matters’ on 938. It’s always a busy day for WDD with an earlier radio show on 987 with Gerald Koh and one lecture and presentation in the afternoon. A pleasure to do my part in promoting awareness of this disease
9 Crucial facts about diabetes, from worrying trends to how to avoid it
According to the World Health Organization, about 422 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, with about 1.5 million deaths caused by the disease each year. In Hong Kong, about one in 10 adults has the disease, which is the 11th most common cause of death in the city.
The usage of real-time continuous blood glucose monitoring has revolutionised the management of diabetes
The usage of real-time continuous blood glucose monitoring has revolutionised the management of diabetes. Without conventional methods of finger picking, patients are now able to track down blood sugar levels nearly in real time and adjust the diet and lifestyle to improve your blood sugar levels.
Dr Ben Ng’s comments in the local SHIN MIN daily.
Is plant-based meat healthy? Here’s what you need to know as a consumer
At the present time, the data in the long-term remains unclear.
Though it can be a potential substitute for people preferring a more vegetarian option, it is important to incorporate these alternatives into a very diet rather than depending on them exclusively. Dr Ben and start on the issue published on TODAY online
My thoughts on body contouring and metabolic surgery published in this article
When Mr Bernard Sim shed a third of his 160kg frame within a year after bariatric surgery, he was thrilled and for the first time, experienced what it was like to be able to move “quickly” when he returns to his walk-up apartment.
Daily Cuts – “Differences in sex development” (DSD) – why it’s a big deal at the Olympics
There has been quite a bit of controversy recently on testosterone levels in women on the news.
Not to comment directly on issues specific to individual cases, but hormonal imbalances namely raised testosterone levels can affect 5-10% women in varying degrees.
This 34-year-old underwent surgery to shed 50kg but then comes a new problem: 6kg of drooping skin
My thoughts on body contouring and metabolic surgery published in this article. Body contouring surgery is useful in helping individuals who have lost a significant amount of weight remove excess skin. This is an excellent article in the local newspaper showing the benefits of body contouring in such an individual.
Adopting a plant-based diet has been shown to be associated with better heart health,
Adopting a plant-based diet has been shown to be associated with better heart health, a better digestive system and a lower risk of diabetes. Plant-based eating patterns focus on food primarily from plans.
Middle-age spread: Why does it happen in your 40s and how can you lose the extra kilos?
We all tend to put on a little weight in the middle as we hit our 40s. But is this preventable? My thoughts and comments on this issue on CNA lifestyle.
‘Talking Point’ on CNA. This time, speaking about endocrine disruptors
An interesting session on ‘Talking Point’ on CNA. This time, speaking about endocrine disruptors. Chemicals such as BPA are in many of out household items. The long term effects of these chemicals are discussed on this episode
Archives
Year 2022 (Articles)
- March 19 – Body and Soul Fair airing on the 26th of March 2022
- March 20 – Rostered routine requirements to be lifted for healthcare worker
- September 20 – Signs you’ve got cortisol imbalance and what to do about it
- October 21 – The Arden Clinic team had a great time with Gerald, Kim and Maya on 987
- November 5 – “Sembang Sihat” (or, in English, Let’s Talk About Health).
- November 21 – Type 2 diabetes remission is possible. A 35 year old Singapore did it by losing 8kg
- December 3 – Common and little-known signs of a hormone imbalance
Year 2021 (Articles)
- March 17 – Health Matters – Vitamin D & COVID Protection
- March 27 – A heart doctor tells why he eats 100g of dark chocolate every week
- June 6 – 37-Year-Old Man Nearly Dies of Diabetes
- July 13 – Health Matters – More Diabetes Among Children During Covid-19
- August 25 – Does drinking bubble tea cause diabetes?
- October 21 – Neyphug Foundation – Heypu Gonpa Paro
- October 27 – Straits Times: On the management of diabetes mellitus
- December 23 – Metabolic Centre of the Year in Asia Pacific 2021
Year 2020 (Articles)
- January 7 – Silver award for the Best Cardiologist
- March 5 – Health Matters CNA 938
- March 19 – SUN-DAC Bedok South
- April 14 – Health Matters CNA 938
- June 4 – Health Matters CNA 938
- June 7 – Health Matters CNA 938
- July 11 – Webinar on OBESICON 5
- September 16 – Strait Time – Vitamin D against Covid
- September 19 – Contemporary Type 2 Diabetes Management
- November 10 – World Diabetes Day
- December 9 – Health Matters CNA 938
- December 12 – Global Health Awards
- December 30 – Mothership article (Diabetes)
Year 2019 (Articles)
- February 16 – Trip to Malaysia, visiting Vision College
- February 21 – TV channel Suria
- February 21 – Article Berita Harian
- February 23 – Suntec Convention
- March 14 – LianHe Zaobao Health Beat
- March 18 – The New Paper
- April 21 – Working holiday in the Kingdom of Bhutan
- April 28 – Final working holiday day in Bhutan
- May 30 – Talking Point for Channel 5
- June 5 – Health Matters on CNA 938
- June 27 – Talking Point for Channel 5 Steroid Abuse
- September 5 – With host Daniel Martin on CNA 938
- September 29 – Taipei event
- November 8 – World Diabetes Day
- November 11 – Interventional cardiologist article
- November 14 – Interview with Singapore Tonight
- November 14 – World Diabetes Day on 938
Year 2018 (Articles)
- June 02 – Gestational Diabetes (Pregnancy)
- June 27 – The Straits Time
- August 6 – The Straits Time
- August 14 – LianHe Zaobao
- November 1 – Diet and Diabetes’ on 938
- November 17 – Today Online
- December 10 – Straits Time online article
- December 6 – Obesity Overall Health on 938
Year 2017 (Articles)
- October 02 – Channel News Asia
- September 22 – The Straits Time
- September 20 – The Straits Time
- August 30 – Today Online
- August 26 – Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic Facebook
- August 05 – Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic Facebook
- January 03 – The Straits Time
Year 2016 (Articles)
- Sept 25, 2016 – The Straits Time
Year 2015 (Articles)
- March 12, 2015 – Today Newspaper
Year 2014 (Articles)
- September 24 – Okehealth
- September 02 – Koran Sindo Newspaper
Year 2013 (Articles)
- October – December 2013 – Diabetes Singapore Magazine