Malaysia continues to have the highest prevalence of diabetes in Southeast Asia despite government efforts to raise awareness. Consultant endocrinologist Dr. Teoh Wei Leng highlights the importance of recognizing prediabetes symptoms, which can be an early warning sign of developing diabetes.
Diabetes is one of the most feared non-communicable diseases due to its potential complications, including kidney disease, heart disease, and stroke. Despite government efforts to raise awareness, Malaysia remains the Southeast Asian country with the highest prevalence of diabetes. Health Minister Dr. Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad noted that one in six Malaysia ns have diabetes.
Prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are elevated but not high enough to be classified as diabetes, can serve as an early warning sign. Dr. Teoh Wei Leng, a consultant endocrinologist at Sunway Medical Centre in Selangor, explained that while prediabetes often lacks symptoms, common indicators include frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, numbness in hands or feet, slow-healing wounds, and unexpected weight loss. Dr. Teoh emphasized that prediabetes can increase the risk of developing diabetes, particularly among those aged 45 and older and those who are overweight or obese. She also highlighted the rising concern of prediabetes diagnoses among young people, including children, in Malaysia
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