Publications by authors named "Hwee-Huan Tan"

Aims: This real-world observational clinical programme evaluated short and medium-term effects of intermittent flash glucose monitoring on HbA1c, glycaemic variability and lifestyle behavioural changes.

Methods: Two first-generation Libre flash glucose monitoring sensors were provided 3-4 months apart with a food, activity diary, user evaluation survey and treatment modification after each sensor wear. T-tests were used to compare glucose variables within each sensor (week 1 vs.

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Background: The impact of lockdown measures can be widespread, affecting both clinical and psychosocial aspects of health. This study aims to assess changes in health services access, self-care, behavioural, and psychological impact of COVID-19 and partial lockdown amongst diabetes patients in Singapore.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey amongst people with diabetes with the Diabetes Health Profile-18 (DHP-18).

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Objective: To translate and culturally adapt the UK English Audit of Diabetes-Dependent Quality of Life (ADDQOL) into Chinese for Singapore.

Methods: Translation was integrated into investigation of conceptual, item, semantic, and operation equivalence. Conceptual equivalence, item equivalence, and operation equivalence were assessed by literature review, expert judgment, and cognitive debriefing.

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