UPCOMING EVENTS
Mind Over Diabetes: A New Perspective on Type 2 Diabetes Care and Management
Diabetes continues to be a significant health challenge in Singapore, with more people being diagnosed each year. To combat this, IPUR has teamed up with Diabetes Singapore to present “Mind Over Diabetes,” an initiative that emphasises the importance of adopting a growth mindset to improve diabetes care.
On 2nd November 2024, IPUR and Diabetes SG will host an exciting public event at the Lifelong Learning Centre in Paya Lebar, where expert speakers will share insights on managing and preventing type 2 diabetes. Participants can engage in a panel led by healthcare experts, where attendees can discuss and receive practical tips for managing or preventing diabetes and provide insights into how fostering a growth mindset, or adopting of positive psychological beliefs, can help individuals with Type 2 diabetes or are prediabetic, overcome the mental barriers associated with chronic disease management. Participants can expect advice, new lifestyle and diet related techniques, and fresh perspectives on improving health outcomes, which can be learnt and adopted to enhance their physical and mental well-being.
Event Highlights:
- Date: 2nd November 2024
- Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Venue: Lifelong Learning Centre Paya Lebar, Level 2, Lecture Theatre
- Speakers:
- Prof. Leonard Lee (Director, IPUR, NUS)
- Dr. Yew Tong Wei (Senior Consultant, NUH)
- Dr. Steven Ang (Chief Strategy Officer, Senior Vice President, EyRIS)
- Dr. Lei Hsien Hsien (CEO, AmCham Singapore)
Refreshments will be provided before the event, and all attendees will receive an exclusive goodie bag upon the event’s conclusion. Whether you’re managing diabetes or interested in learning more about preventing it, this event is suitable for you.
Take the first step toward a healthier, more resilient you! Join us in building a brighter, healthier future.
Partnership Background
By combining IPUR’s research expertise with Diabetes SG’s strong community outreach, the partnership seeks to empower individuals with diabetes, those at risk of developing the condition, as well as to raise awareness about Diabetes. The focus is on helping people reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth, thus improving their overall health and reducing HbA1C (blood sugar) levels. The collaboration also aims to raise awareness about prediabetes and what at-risk individuals can do to reduce their vulnerability.
This initiative is built on the findings of a study by IPUR and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, titled Mindsets and Self-Efficacy Beliefs Among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. The study explored how patients’ beliefs and mindsets influence their motivation and behaviour, which the research revealed a correlation between a higher growth mindset and better glycemic control (HbA1c) among individuals with type 2 diabetes.