PUTRAJAYA: Although 3.6 million Malaysians are confirmed diabetics – the highest rate in Asia – many more are unaware that they actually suffer from this disease, says the Health Ministry. What is even more worrying is that seven million adults, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, are projected to be affected by diabetes in Malaysia by 2025. "The proportion of those undiagnosed with diabetes is high in Malaysia because despite availability and accessibility of health screening, many Malaysians are not getting their health screened. Targeting the participation of 100 diabetes patients in Putrajaya and their families, the Sama-Sama project will empower family caregivers in diabetes management and disease prevention. "Private-public partnership is needed and the Sama-Sama project is an example of such a partnership," said Maziar.

Source: The Star November 14, 2019 06:23 UTC