The Sweetness Trap: Understanding Diabetes Through Traditional Chinese Medicine 《甜蜜危机——中医谈消渴与糖尿病保健》

About the Event

Diabetes is becoming increasingly common, but did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has recognised a similar condition, known as Xiaoke (消渴), for centuries?

In this informative health talk, discover how TCM understands diabetes and learn practical strategies to support healthy blood sugar levels through everyday lifestyle choices.

Explore dietary recommendations, suitable foods to enjoy or limit, simple acupressure techniques, and wellness habits that can complement conventional diabetes care. Whether you are living with diabetes, at risk of developing it, or simply looking to improve your health, this session offers practical insights for better long-term well-being.

This programme is conducted in English and Chinese.

在数千年前，中医便早已发现“消渴”这类疾病。它与现今日益普遍的糖尿病有诸多相似之处。本讲座将从中医角度深入浅出介绍“消渴”与糖尿病的关系，分享日常保健方法。这些方法包括了饮食调养，如适合与应避免的食物，以及简单实用的穴位按摩技巧。这些保健方法能帮助您建立正确的控糖观念，养成健康生活方式，预防并延缓糖尿病及其并发症的发生，提升整体健康与生活品质。

内容要点:

• 中医如何从“消渴”的角度认识糖尿病和基本保健观念。

• 有助于维持血糖健康的饮食原则，包括适合与应避免的食物，以及日常生活调养方法。

• 简单实用的穴位保健技巧，促进日常健康管理。

• 中医在糖尿病照护中的辅助角色，了解如何与现代医学相辅相成。

Speaker's Profile

Physician Yu Yanru

Physician Yu Yanru is a TCMPB registered TCM Physician holding a Master of Medicine (Chinese Medicine), Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM), Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences, NTU.

俞彦如医师

新加坡注册中医师，北京中医药大学中医硕士，南洋理工大学生物医学学士。

现任新加坡中华医院驻院医师

This programme is suitable for seniors.

Registration and Attendance

• Registration is required for this programme. Please register one ticket per person.

• Attendance will be taken using the NLB Mobile app. Please download the app ( https://go.gov.sg/nlbmobile-attendance ) or update it to the latest version. Then, scan the QR code at the venue to take your attendance upon entry.

• Please arrive 10 minutes before the session starts. Seats may be released to walk-in participants if you arrive late.

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