Understanding Diabetes and CKM Syndrome

Over 15% of the Malaysian adult population have diabetes and almost half of that number are undiagnosed. That should be a wake-up call for all of us because if not managed well, diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, strokes, and kidney failure. Here to help us understand that link and how people living with diabetes can better manage their condition, is Dr Saiful Kassim, consultant endocrinologist at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

This is a disease awareness message brought to you by Novo Nordisk Malaysia. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional in the event of any medical query or emergency.

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