Articles — Diabetes

Known as the "silent epidemic," diabetes affects millions of individuals worldwide. When the body cannot adequately use its insulin supply or does not manufacture enough of it, a chronic disease results. Diabetes can cause serious problems that can harm the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and bones if it is not well treated. The many varieties of diabetes, their causes, risk factors, symptoms, and most importantly, efficient management and prevention methods, will all be covered in this blog post. Diabetes SubtypesThe three main kinds of diabetes are as follows: Diabetes Type 1The immune system of the body assaults and kills insulin-producing...

“The number of diabetic patients has been increasing over the last several years.” [1]
- Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health DG

Diabetes is a major public health concern in Malaysia, and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has escalated to 20.8% in adults above the age of 30, affecting 2.8 million individuals. (This is not sweet at all.) [2]

International Men’s Health Week happens annually on the week preceding Father’s Day. This year, it’s rolling around again on the 13th-19th June 2022.

Alarming Statistics About Men’s Health

Men appear to be on the back foot from the start. [1]

• A boy born today will live nearly four years less than a girl born in the room next door...

We know that deaths occur every day. But have you ever wondered what is the leading cause of death in the world?

Cancer? Diabetes? Stroke? Heart disease? Motor vehicle accident?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the leading cause of death is ischaemic heart disease - responsible for 16% of the world’s total deaths.