Move to curb the disease: (From left) Doustdar, Vahr, Dr Chen, Datuk Dr Chong Chee Keong and Dr Feisul at the launch of the World Diabetes Day 2019 event in Putrajaya.
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has the highest rate of diabetes in Asia but its effects are felt far beyond the 3.6 million Malaysians who have been diagnosed with the silent killer.
Diabetes, projected to affect some seven million Malaysians by 2025, also puts physical and psychological strain on their caregivers, especially when it involves patients requiring long-term care.
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