Dr Mah: Rise in diabetic cases in Malaysia, a cause for concern

For good health: Thousands of people took part in the 10,000-steps walk after the launch of the World Diabetes Day celebration at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Recreational Park in Ipoh.

MALAYSIANS aged 30 and above should undergo annual health checks to find out if they have any non-communicable diseases as the surge in diabetic cases over the years, is alarming.

Perak Health Committee chairman Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon said a study conducted by the Health Ministry last year showed that about a third of the country’s population were unaware they had diabetes.