Actor Duan Weiming a changed man, takes diabetes medication so others won’t worry

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After learning he had diabetes at the age of 22, Singaporean actor Duan Weiming had steadfastly resisted turning to Western medication that would control his condition. But following an amputation of part of his left leg in early September, the 61-year-old has had a...

Now, he consumes fish soup and lots of oats and vegetables, which are high in fibre. He avoids food that is fried, such as fried bee hoon and sweet and sour pork.However, he is still not 100 per cent compliant when it comes to following medical advice.

Singaporean actor Duan Weiming lives in a three-room Housing Board flat in Boon Lay. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAOFor example, he sweeps and mops the floor while seated in his wheelchair. He also waters the plants outside his flat and visits the nearby market. While showering, he wraps a plastic bag around his wound.

He said he had been to some of the rehabilitation sessions when he was hospitalised, and thinks he can do the exercises by himself.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

 

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