MOH confirms Malaysia not in crisis of human insulin, supply sufficient until year-end
The Ministry of Health confirms the current supply of human insulin is sufficient until the end of the year.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Breakthroughs and burdens in a century of diabetes treatment
Since the discovery of insulin, diabetes treatment has made huge advances, but the condition has grown into a global killer.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Life doesn't end with a diabetes diagnosis
Better ways to address the global diabetes crisis are urgently needed.
Fri Jan 19 2024
FDA approves first oral treatment for cats with a type of diabetes
Bexacat helps improve glycemic control in otherwise healthy cats with diabetes mellitus not previously treated with insulin.
Fri Dec 09 2022
MOH has never endorsed products to replace medication for diabetes
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has never endorsed any product or food which can replace medicines including insulin to treat diabetes and control blood sugar.
Fri May 06 2022
MOH never endorsed substitute product to treat diabetes
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has never endorsed any product or food that can replace medicines including insulin to treat diabetes and control blood sugar levels.
Tue Apr 19 2022
30 million diabetics can't access the insulin they need
The UN health agency stressed the need to cut prices and dramatically increase access to the life-saving medicine.
Sat Nov 13 2021
Malaysia and Diabetes: Facts and Figures
In conjunction with World Diabetes Day, here are some important facts and figures about diabetes.
Sat Nov 14 2020
Stem cell treatment offers new hope for diabetics
A new method to create insulin-producing pancreatic cells from stem cells and protect them from the body's immune system.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Stem cell treatment offers new hope for diabetics
These beta cells are responsible for gauging sugar levels in the blood and releasing insulin to keep them stable.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Junk food and fat can cause similar damage to the body as type 2 diabetes finds new study
A new study published this week has found that junk food can cause the same damage to the kidneys as Type 2 diabetes.
Wed May 11 2016
Father's diet can influence health and weight of offspring according to two new studies
Two independent studies by teams in China and North America found evidence to suggest that a father's diet can influence the health and weight of his offspring.
Wed Jan 06 2016
Low-carb diet doesn't always cut diabetes risk after pregnancy
Researchers found that women eating diets high in animal proteins and low in carbs actually raised their diabetes risk.
Mon Dec 07 2015
Two more reasons to breastfeed: It may reduce moms' cancer and diabetes risk
Growing number of new studies provide evidence that breastfeeding may have a strong physical effect as well by cutting the women's risk of diabetes and cancer.
Sun Nov 29 2015
Whey protein before meals could help control diabetes: study
A whey protein drink could reduce diabetics' need for insulin.
Thu Aug 07 2014
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024