One in three Singaporeans at risk of diabetes

One in three Singaporeans is at risk of developing diabetes. Type 1 diabetes accounts for less than 5% of cases, while Type 2 accounts for over 90%. Both types are treatable but not reversible. Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes include family history, age, weight, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Management involves medication, insulin therapy, and lifestyle choices such as counting carbohydrates and regular exercise.