The goal of diabetes treatment is to achieve consistent control of the blood sugar throughout your life to minimise the risk of diabetic related complications. Regular blood sugar testing provides useful information to manage your diabetes for both you and your Diabetic Care Team which should consist of your doctor, dietician/nutritionist, diabetic educator and/or pharmacist

Insulin treatment is essential for Type 1 Diabetes to replace the insulin which the body is not able to produce. Although most Type 2 Diabetes can be treated with a combination of diet, lifestyle modification and oral medication, sometimes your doctor may advise the addition of Insulin to help control the blood glucose within your optimum desired range and prevent large fluctuations in your blood sugar throughout the day

Why do patients with diabetes find it difficult to stick to their treatment? The prevalence of diabetes in Malaysia was 18.3% in 2019 but only 23.8% of diabetics achieved control

The Healthy Plate Method is based on a 9-inch (around 22 cm) diameter plate. Do not put too much food on each section because it means you are taking more calories than your body needs

Currently there is no known cure but the disease can be controlled to enable the individual to have a better quality of life. The main aim of management is directed at reducing complications and prevent premature death by keeping consistently good diabetic control. All patients with diabetes should undergo lifestyle modification, which consists of dietary therapy and increased physical activity. Unfortunately, more than 80% of patients still find difficulty keeping good control

Gestational diabetes usually manifests around the 2nd half of the pregnancy. Your doctor may advise you to have a Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at around 24 weeks gestation if you are at risk or show signs of GDM.