A New Lease of Life - Living With Disability and Renal Dialysis
https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.45.6.up1
- Author:
Rose Wai Ye Fok
;
Sher Guan Luk Low
;
Farhad Fakhrudin Vasanwala
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus;
Chronic Kidney Disease;
Amputation;
Self-management, Empowerment;
health literacy
- From:The Singapore Family Physician
2019;45(6):25-28
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Based on the National Health Survey in 2010, almost half a million Singaporeans have diabetes, higher than the global prevalence. Diabetes is associated with a host of complications including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and amputation.
In 2016, Singapore declared a ‘war on diabetes’ to decrease the incidence of diabetes and its complications. Beyond providing healthcare resources, tackling diabetes requires the
shifting of mindsets and changing of habits. The case study illustrates how biopsychosocial factors play a role in the optimal care of a diabetic patient. Self-management, acceptance, empowerment and health literacy are essential components to good diabetic care. System and support factors, as well as excellent communication with healthcare providers, are advocated as strategies to optimise outcome.
