Double Jeopardy: Why Chronic Illness May Double the Odds of Severe Dengue
by“I didn’t know a second dengue infection could be more severe, or that having hypertension could make things worse” As dengue cases climb, Emergency…
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Beyond the Scale: Understanding Obesity, Its Health Risks and Treatment Options
byWhen it comes to obesity, the conversation often centres on one number: the number on the weighing scale. But as Dr Reynu Rajan, Consultant…
Survey Reveals 80% of Malaysians Worried About Diabetes but Social Anxiety and Perceived High Cost of Healthy Food Act As Barriers to Good Eating Habits
bySunway Healthcare Group (SHG) kickstarted their KNOW Diabetes campaign with a nationwide survey last month that looks to gain insights in restricting the rising…
Unlock Your Child’s Health: The Secret to Beating Childhood Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
byAs parents, we all want the best for our children. We dream of seeing them grow up healthy, happy, and full of energy. But…
Mummy Shares: My Experience with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
byI was always concerned about getting Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during each pregnancy because of the complications it can cause. I’d say I was…
Does Consuming Ultra-Processed Food Increase Your Risk of Obesity, Diabetes or Cancer?
byAccording to the World Health Organisation, 70% of deaths worldwide today are due to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). These include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases…
Managing Childhood Diabetes: Expert Tips and Strategies for Parents
byWe often think of diabetes as a health condition that adults have. Children too, can be diabetic, for various reasons. In this article, we…
Is Gestational Diabetes A Big Deal And How Can It Hurt My Baby?
byGenerally, diabetes is one of the most major health concerns in Malaysia. However, for pregnant mummies, you may have heard of gestational diabetes. But,…
Going Through Pregnancy With Diabetes
byIt’s not easy going through pregnancy, fully knowing that you’re diabetic even before you were pregnant. Lilly shares her story of how she went…
What You Need To Know About Gestational Diabetes
byYou’ve seen many Instagram and Facebook trends posted by mothers drinking super sweet orange liquid to gauge their body’s ability to handle glucose. Quite a…