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Sponsor of "Don't Ignore Diabetes" Programme

"Don't Ignore Diabetes" (DID) - A community health campaign by Tan Tock Seng Hospital is currently being telecast on Mediacorp Channel 5 every Tuesday at 7:30 pm. It is an informative and educational programme on Diabetes which aims to let the man-in-the-street know the real dangers of the disease. Diabetes can blind, maim and kill, if ignored!

The programme is hosted by established TV Personality, Evelyn Tan. Three interesting segments are covered in each episode of Don't Ignore Diabetes.

  • Case Study - Real life stories of patients afflicted with this deadly disease.
  • Doctor Talk - Advice from healthcare professionals on various aspects of Diabetes.
  • Celebrity's Favourite Food - healthier-cooking tips from established chef and author of several cookbooks, Sylvia Tan together with the host, Evelyn Tan.

In addition, the truth or myth behind common 'old wives tales' associated with Diabetes are explored.

Don't ignore this 13-part programme - "Don't Ignore Diabetes" if you have always wanted to know all about Diabetes.

Season 1 (7 episodes) premieres on 24 Feb 2009,
Tuesday, 7.30pm Season 2 (6 episodes) will resume from 5 May 2009, Tuesday, 7.30pm

Jupiter Innovations has supported Tan Tock Seng Hospital in helping to save lives in our community through greater awareness of Diabetes by being a sponsor of "Don't Ignore Diabetes" programme.