Diabetes

Application Timeline

For overseas applicants:

A full set of required documents to be submitted at least 4 months before the attachment start date.

For local applicants:

A full set of required documents to be submitted at least 3 months before the attachment start date.

Duration

2 - 4 weeks

Criteria

Only for organisation sponsored practising Dietitians

Note: Each request is subject to Department's review and approval

Objective

This attachment programme will enable participants to gain in-depth knowledge and insight into the nutrition management of patients with diabetes.

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to acquire skills and knowledge on:

• The latest Medical Nutrition Therapy recommendations for patients with diabetes
• The comprehensive care provided by the multidisciplinary diabetes care team
• Interpreting SBGM data and using SBGM as a tool to evaluate the effectiveness of patients’ nutrition care plan
• Managing hypoglycemia
• Advanced Carbohydrate Counting
• Managing patients on intensive insulin therapy
• Developing nutrition education programmes and patient education materials

Outline

• Diabetes nutrition services - inpatient and outpatient
• Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients with Type 1, Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
• Managing complications such as diabetic nephropathy, dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease
• Clinical Nutrition Practice Guidelines for Diabetes
• Role of the multidisciplinary diabetes care team
• Diabetes Group Medical Nutrition Therapy Programmes – Diabetes Group Education (DGE) Programme
• Interpreting SBGM data
• Blood Glucose Awareness Training (BGAT) technique for ‘brittle’ diabetes
• Advanced Carbohydrate Counting using carbohydrate to insulin ratio and sensitivity factor
• Insulin Pump Therapy

Methodology

Observation and participation, case studies, presentations and discussions.

Attachment Fees

1. Training Fee (5-day work week) depending on the nature of attachment

• At least SGD $654.00* per applicant per week

2. Administrative Fee Upon Acceptance (non-refundable)

• Singaporeans: SGD $163.50*
• Non-Singaporeans & Overseas Applicants: SGD $261.60*

3. Miscellaneous Fees for Overseas Applicants (Non-Singaporeans) [non-refundable]

a. Training Employment Pass (TEP)

• One time application fee: SGD $105
• Issuance Fee: SGD $225

b. Multiple Journey visa (if applicable): SGD $30

*Inclusive of 9% GST

Enquiries

For enquiries, please email chua.sok.hong@sgh.com.sg

Application

For application, please click here.