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How to Prevent Diabetic Neuropathy Singapore

Tingling or Numbness in Diabetes? It Could Be Neuropathy

July 16, 2026

Learn what diabetic neuropathy is and why it causes tingling, numbness, or burning sensations, usually starting in the feet. Discover how it's diagnosed, how to tell it apart from other causes, and when to see a doctor.

Cardiovascular System and Metabolic Health Singapore

Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome: How Heart, Kidney and Metabolic Health Are Linked

June 30, 2026

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Discover why heart disease, kidney disease, and diabetes are closely connected rather than separate conditions. Understand how each one affects the others, the stages of progression, and why early detection matters.

Symptoms of Diabetic Nephropathy Singapore

Diabetic Nephropathy: When High Blood Sugar Damages the Kidneys

May 28, 2026

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Find out how prolonged high blood sugar can gradually damage kidney function, often without noticeable symptoms at first. Learn the early warning signs, why it's frequently caught late, and the treatment options available.

How Diabetes Affects the Heart: An Endocrinologist Explains!

April 29, 2026

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Understand why diabetes increases the risk of heart disease, even with good blood sugar control. Learn to recognise the less obvious signs of heart trouble, and the steps you can take to protect your heart.

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Meet Our Doctor

Dr Dinesh Carl
Junis Mahendran

MBBS (Hons), FRACP (Australia)

Dr Dinesh graduated with honours from Monash University, Melbourne in 2009, receiving the Prince Henry's Prize in Surgery. During his endocrinology training in Melbourne, he won the top registrar award at the Endocrine Society of Australia Clinical Weekend in 2016, followed by securing Australia's only Andrology fellowship in 2017. Upon returning to Singapore, he was the sub-speciality lead for adrenal, pituitary, and bone services at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and established The Metabolic Bone Clinic.

A passionate educator, he served as Associate Programme Director for Endocrinology at NHG, training the next generation of endocrinologists, and received the NHG Teaching Award for Senior Doctors in 2023. An expert endocrinologist with proficiency in both general and sub-speciality endocrinology, he has an interest in longevity through improving cardiovascular risk, metabolism, bone health, and muscle loss prevention, with the ultimate aim of improving the number of healthy years in one's life.