For Healthcare Professionals Only.
Journal: Annals of the Academy of Medicine of Singapore
Validity Period (for CME): July 2026
(click to expand) Information for Doctor CME Category 3A (Self-study)
CME points will be awarded to doctors who submit claims for reading papers from Refereed Journals recommended by SMC or listed in PubMed. Papers must be published within the last 2 years. Claims from other publications, such as newsletters, magazines or non-refereed journals, will be rejected. This article serves as a concise overview of the key insights extracted from the original article. Hence, ensure to cite the actual research paper in your CME Cat. 3A claim. Link to the paper is provided in the footnotes. For more information, visit: [Criteria], [List]
(click to expand) Information for Pharmacist CPE Category 3A (Reading)
CPE points will be award to pharmacists who submit claims for reading papers from the list of journals recommended by the SPC if they wish to minimise the rejection of claims for reading non-recognised materials. This article serves as a concise overview of the key insights extracted from the original article. Hence, ensure to cite the actual research paper in your CPE Cat. 3A claim. Link to the paper is provided in the footnotes. For more information, visit: [Main], [Guide, Page 26], [List]
Overview of Diabetes and Fluid Overload
- Burden of diabetes: DM is a major global health issue, significantly contributing to increased disease burden, high healthcare costs, and disability-adjusted life years.
- Projected costs of diabetes: By 2030, healthcare expenditures related to diabetes in Singapore are projected to reach approximately USD 1.89 billion, driven by diabetes-related complications such as CVD and CKD.
- Fluid overload and hospitalisation risks: Fluid overload is a common complication in patients with diabetes, especially in those with cardiovascular and kidney issues, resulting in increased morbidity, longer hospital stays, and escalating healthcare costs.
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