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Universiti Malaya Medical Centre at night, with green light shining from the building. - Source: @Universitimalayamedicalcentre (Faceboook)

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Raising awareness of diabetes prevention and control requires a multi-sectoral effort involving healthcare professionals, the food industry, media and the government. - 123RF photo

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DIABETES is often perceived in Malaysia as merely a "sugar problem” caused by sweet foods and drinks, but for those affected, it is a serious lifelong condition that can quietly harm organs, disrupt hormones and even threaten limbs. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Malaysia is now ranked 13th in the world and the highest in Southeast Asia for diabetes prevalence, with 21 per cent of the population or one in five adults living with the disease. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Many protein shakes and similar drinks are marketed more for trends and branding rather than actual nutritional needs. - CANVA

Parents often dismiss early signs of unhealthy weight gain, assuming that their child will grow out of it. Photo illustrated via Canva

Former teacher Nassry Mardee Ismail, 45, or more affectionately known as Cikgu E, who had been battling three types of cancer -- kidney, glandular and lung cancer - since March 2024, passed away today at 4.35pm.

Diabetes remains one of the leading causes of death in Malaysia, as many patients are only diagnosed at a late stage when severe complications have already developed. - 123RF photo