Bringing diabetes into spotlight

28 November 2012    KUALA LUMPUR: TO commemorate World Diabetes Day which fell on Nov 14, over 2,800 people took part in the World Diabetes Day 5km Walkathon and 10km Fun Run recently. Jointly organised by the Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society (MEMS), diabetes care societies and leadin...

Diabetes in the spotlight

20 November 2012 In conjunction with World Diabetes Day, which falls on Nov 14 each year, over a thousand participants took part in the recent Putrajaya Global Diabetes Walk 2011. It was a 5km walkathon to raise awareness on the increasing number of diabetes sufferers in Malaysia. Themed Understa...

Graves’ disease a major concern

16 May 2012  GRAVES’ disease is an autoimmune disease characterised by hyperthyroidism, which is caused by production of antibodies that have the unintended effect of attacking the thyroid gland. These antibodies bind to, and activate, the thyrotropin receptors causing the gland to enlarge and it...

Type of Bacteria May Be Linked to Diabetes

10 May 2012    WEDNESDAY, March 14 (HealthDay News) — There may be a link between H. pylori bacteria and type 2 diabetes in adults, according to a new study. In some people, an H. pylori infection of the stomach acquired in early childhood becomes persistent and can lead to ulcers in the stomac...

Feeding Diabetics

3 May 2012  TANTALISING diabetic patients’ tastebuds has never really been a priority for culinary experts, probably because it is challenging for them to compromise on carbohydrate and sugar levels, and yet whip up delicious meals. But a recently-launched cookbook – Celebrate: The Lifestyle ...