S’pore actor Duan Weiming a ‘changed’ man, now takes diabetes medication so others won’t worry

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Despite losing a limb, Singaporean actor Duan Weiming is still fiercely independent, preferring to do household chores himself.
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SINGAPORE – Ever since he learnt he had diabetes at the age of 22, Singaporean actor Duan Weiming steadfastly resisted turning to Western medication that would control his condition.

But following an amputation of part of his left leg in early September, the 61-year-old has had a change of heart.

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