Association
of Diabetes
Educators
(Singapore)
FY 2012
in
Review
Summary of education activities in Yr 2012
Submitted by
Brenda Lim
President
CONTENT
1. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT----------------------------------- 3
2. COMMITTEE MEMBERS---------------------------------------------------- 4
3. EDUCATION ACTIVITES---------------------------------------------------- 6
4. ACCREDIATION & CERTIFICATION & CERTIFICATION
BOARD FOR CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATORS --------------- 7
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Message from the President
I am pleased to provide a review of the Association of Diabetes Educators of Singapore
(ADES) in FY 2012.
It is to no surprise of the increase in the demand for diabetes education across
healthcare continuum in tandem with the growing number of people with diabetes and
chronic diseases. Indeed, each time when our current and past committee members get
together to reflect on the achievements of ADES since its inauguration in 1997, it really
warm our hearts to see our voluntary organization which is managed solely by a team
of compassionate diabetes trained nurse volunteers being able to come together to
organize monthly continuous education workshop and talks, organize outreach and
education projects and continuously expanding our networking across countries to learn
and share expertise.
Although, ADES operates on a miniature scale amidst the extensiveness of the
healthcare system and constantly faces ongoing challenges in its operations. I am glad
that ADES has continuously been able to attract capable, passionate and cheerful
working committee and subcommittee to help in its growth . In addition, with the
emerges of the social platforms, ADES has also proactively engaged such platforms to
provide peers to seek solace and friendships over the years.
Our work in training healthcare professionals continues to make good progress. Further
afield, ADES has initiated collaborative effort with Diabetes Society of Singapore,
National University of Singapore Medical Society Hospital, Touch Diabetes Support and
various community leaders to support programmes and activities for prevention and
training for public and people with diabetes.
We have achieved much in FY 2012 through the dedicated committee members and our
partners whom have worked alongside us to help us achieve goals and contributions to
the society. As such, better information and delivery of education and care have been
disseminated and shared to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and people with
diabetes. I would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone for their
contributions and support.
Yours sincerely,
Brenda Lim
President, ADES
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1. COMMITTEE MEMBERS YR 2012 – 2013
Position
President
Name
Brenda Lim
Institution
National Skin Centre,
National Healthcare Group
Vice
President
Lim Pei Kwee
KK Women’s and Children’s
Hospital, Singhealth Group
Secretary
Margaret Chan
Changi General Hospital,
Eastern Health Alliance
Assistant
Secretary
Noorani Othman
Tan Tock Seng Hospital,
National Healthcare Group
Treasurer
Elaine Tan
Assistant
Treasurer
Committee
Rohanah Pagi
National University Hospital,
National University Health
System
Singhealth Polyclinics
Eio Moi Na
St. Luke’s Hospital
Winnie Poh
National Healthcare Group
Polyclinics
Rose Tan
Diabetic Society of Singapore
Salmiah
Abdullah
Singapore General Hospital,
Singhealth Group
Hafidah Arshad
Ng Teng Fong General
Hospital,
Jurong Health System
Alice Cheong
Tan Tock Seng Hospital,
National Healthcare Group
Yeo Guat Hoon
Singhealth Polyclinics
Jasmine Shew
Jurong General Hospital,
Jurong Health System
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital,
Alexandra Health
Puja Sharda
Patron
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- Dr. Pauline Tan, Chief Nursing Officer, Ministry of Health
Medical Advisors - A/Prof Thai Ah Chuan, National University of Singapore
Dr. Daniel Chew, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
2.
EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
2.1 DIABTES EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAMME
28 Jan 12
3 Mar 12
31 Mar 12
14 Apr 12
28 Apr 12
19 May 12
6 – 8 July 12
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Diabetes Conversation Map for
Diabetes Educators
SMBG workshop for healthcare
professional
Diabetes Balancing Act
• Weight Management in Diabetes
• Calories Watchers
• Weight Management Programme
• Behavioural Modification Therapy
Diabetes Glucose Monitoring &
Management for Healthcare
Professionals
• Importance of SMBG guiding
clinical decisions
• Drug therapy in diabetic treatment
• The art in self-monitoring of blood
glucose
Insulin Challenges Workshop
• Challenges in insulin initiation
• Staying sane with highs and lows
• Daily dosage workshop
Beyond Glycaemic Control
• Diagnosing Diabetes Mellitus:
Examining the thresholds of
glycaemia and risk
• Foot For Thought
• Transition in Young Adults
• Nursing Management of
Insulinoma
Philippines DNE Expert Launch
• Physiology of diabetes & diabetes
complication
• Patient and family needs in
education
• Hypoglycaemia & hyperglycaemia
management
• Roles & responsibilities of diabetes
care team
• Training roadmap of diabetes
Ms Brenda Lim
Ms Brenda Lim
Ms Noorani Othman
Dr Tey Beng Hea
Ms Claudia Cannavaro
Ms Lim Kian Chong
Dr Audrey Tan
Dr Kevin Tan
Ms Tey Aik Han
Ms Joyce Lim
Ms Lian Lay Geok
Dr Yang Su Yin
Ms James Chiang
Dr. Ben Ng
Ms Emma Kenning
Dr Daphne Gardner
Ms Lim Huee Boon
Ms Brenda Lim
Ms Chan Yoke Ling
Ms Lim Pei Kwee
Ms Elaine Tan
14 – 15 July 12
educator in Singapore
• Insulin injection technique
• Self-monitoring of blood glucose
Educational Retreat – Relearn,
Reconnect, Recharge
• Tighter accuracy standards for
blood glucose monitoring
• Launch of Insulin injection
technique flipchart
Mr James Chan
Ms Brenda Lim &
Ms Noorani Othman
Ms Stephanie Lui
15 Sept 12
20 Oct 2012
14 Nov 2012
8 Dec 2012
• Skin and subcutaneous adipose
layer thickness in adults with
diabetes at sites used for insulin
injections: implications for needle
length recommendations
• Insulin dose titration to optimize
glycaemic control & managing
hypoglycaemia in insulin therapy:
Latest data of the ORIGIN Study
Diabetes Matters & AGM
Diabetes Prevention & new
recommendation s for dental care
Health Promotion Board’s efforts for
reducing future prevalence of
diabetes in Singapore
Special invite-overview of dental
care in Philippines
The oral system connection
Oral health prevention strategies for
people with diabetes
Mr. Chai Koh Kui
Dr. Steven Kum
Dr. Lee See Muah
Ms Badriyah Jamaludin
Ms Leyden Florida
Dr. Chee Hoe Kit
Dr. Wong Li Beng
Taking care of your renal patients
& use of self-monitoring blood
glucose meters
Managing diabetes in renal patients
Dr. Evan Lee
Dr. Warren Lee
New Injection Technique
workshop
Ms Brenda Lim
Ms Noorani Othman
2.2 EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAMME AND NETWORK CONFERENCES
13 May 2012
30 June – 2 July 2012
Outreach: Health Screening at Cheng San Community
Centre
Malaysia-Singapore DNE Connect in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
13 July 2012
Health Screening at Hougang for Immigrant workers
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4 Aug 2012
Outreach: Bethesda Frankle Estate Church
24 Aug 2012
Nurses Day – Movie treat “ Brave” at GV, Vivo city
25 Aug 2012
Outreach: Touch Diabetes Services Walk
14 Oct 2012
NUS Medical Society Health Screening
21 Oct 2012
In conjunction with World Psoriasis Day
24 – 27 Nov 12
9th International Diabetes Federation (WPR)
3.0 ACCREDIATION & CERTIFICATION & CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR
CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATORS
A Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is a diabetes nurse who possesses comprehensive
knowledge of and experience in diabetes management, pre-diabetes, and diabetes
prevention.
Every year, the sub-committee of ADES Accreditation & Certification Board led by
Diabetes Advanced Practice Nurse Ms Joyce Lim and Ms Sri Rahayu Masjum are
committed for development and administration of certification program for Certified
Diabetes Educators in Singapore. We had 8 candidates on 19th November 2011 and 4
candidates on 25th August 2012 for their first certification with requirements including
320 hours of core curriculum on diabetes training and 1200 hours of patient education
and counselling. By the 5th year from day of certification, all CDE will need to apply for
re-certification with completed 100 hours of core curriculum and 500 hours of diabetes
related clinical hours. This year, we received 6 CDE for re-certifications.
We are privileged to invite Dr Shaikh Shakoor Abdul as our chairperson for ADES &
Endocrine and Metabolic Society of Singapore (EMSS) as Certification Board for
Diabetes Educators A/Prof Thai Ah Chuan from National University Hospital and Medical
Advisor of ADES to advise on the standards of written assessment examination.
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