War on diabetes: An inside look

Big push to get people more physically active

From hawkers to schools, many players have emerged in Singapore's war on diabetes, which was first declared in 2016. This is the third in a series examining the efforts at the front lines of this expansive battle.

Residents participating in a Bokwa Fitness routine in Choa Chu Kang Park. The lack of physical activity remains a key health issue here as almost 40 per cent of Singaporeans do not get sufficient physical activity, according to the Health Promotion B
Residents participating in a Bokwa Fitness routine in Choa Chu Kang Park. The lack of physical activity remains a key health issue here as almost 40 per cent of Singaporeans do not get sufficient physical activity, according to the Health Promotion Board. ST FILE PHOTO
Joyce Teo
Senior Health Correspondent
Updated
Jul 03, 2018, 08:23 AM
Published
Jul 03, 2018, 05:00 AM
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And many diabetics do not exercise even though they know it helps them control their blood sugar levels better.

Currently, more than 400,000 Singaporeans live with diabetes, and this number is projected to rise to one million by 2050.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 03, 2018, with the headline Big push to get people more physically active . Subscribe

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