Many wonder if it is safe for people with diabetes to drink alcohol. Although research show that there are some health benefits from moderate drinking such as reducing the risk of heart diseases, ...

Worldwide, people with diabetes use glucometers and test strips to monitor their blood glucose level regularly. In Malaysia, these test strips cost approximately RM2 for each strip. Some may have ...

The word ‘diabetes’ is no longer a foreign term. Most people know at least one person who has been diagnosed with the condition. According to the International Diabetes Federation, the...

Diet

• According to the Malaysian Diabetes Clinical Practice Guidelines, medical nutritional therapy (MNT) encompasses an important aspect in p...

What is hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia means low blood sugar level (less than 4mmol/L), where it is too low to support regular functioning of t...