Dr Azhari Rosman from the National Heart Institute (IJN) says the Covid-19 epidemic has led to delayed treatments and follow-up sessions for diabetic patients.
According to the National Diabetes Registry Report, 80.4% and 74.3% of adult diabetes patients in Malaysia had hypertension and dyslipidemia respectively in 2019.
AstraZeneca launches a pilot programme to increase awareness of cardio-renal complications and transform Type 2 diabetes management within primary care.
The prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, as well as mental illness, was seen highest in unpaid workers and homemakers, as compared to the self-employed, government or semi-government employees, and private sector employees.
Eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy can also occur among young people, especially those with diabetes, says Dr Adham Baba.