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Diabetes: Can We Reverse It?

Dato’ Dr Faridah Ismail, Consultant Endocrinologist

07-Oct-20 16:00

Diabetes: Can We Reverse It?

The 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey did not have much good news, in terms of the health of the Malaysian population. However, one statistic stood out above the rest, alarming in its significant increase: the overall prevalence of diabetes was 18.3%, up from 13.4% in 2015. What does this increased prevalence mean, and what can we do to reduce the burden of diabetes on the population?

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  Health Policy,  Diseases and Conditions,  Mental Health,  Healthy Living,  Fitness,  Science,  Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  Health & Living,  Diabetes,  Non-communicable Disease,  Obesity,  National Health & Morbidity Survey, 


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