Amnesty International says Anwar administration failed to keep his promise of reforms; global report shows Malaysia lacking in seven areasDeputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni at the launch of a campaign to promote screening, diagnosis and management of prediabetes to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Putrajaya, April 24, 2024.
“Awareness survey of 5,000 people found that 76 per cent of the respondents never got tested and we are certainly trying to reduce through screening tests as that’s when we can treat and advise them so that will change their lifestyles,” he said. He said that the MOH will, this year, focus on carrying out various lifestyle activities, such as the Sihat Malaysia Month in September.
“Pricking your finger to test the blood glucose level will not confirm whether you are prediabetic or not. If the result shows a higher than normal level of blood glucose, you must undergo a proper blood test at the laboratory, clinic or hospital,” he said.