The population of Malaysians with diabetes is growing. It is estimated 1 in 5 adults are living with diabetes and there might be more who are unaware of their diabetic state. Living with diabetes can be very challenging as it affects an individual’s quality of life and their loved ones. Adopting a positive lifestyle change, including good nutrition and exercise, can help people with diabetes handle the condition.
”Managing diabetes can be an everyday challenge and cause people to feel overwhelmed and stressed,” said Dr. Nina Mazera Mohd Said, medical director for Abbott’s nutrition business in Malaysia. ”While there are multiple factors that people with diabetes have to take into account on a daily basis, nutrition is a key component that can help them take control of their health and make a positive impact on their lives.
Abbott’s Glucerna Lifestyle Change Program aims to help Malaysians with their diabetes management so they can live fuller, healthier lives.” The program provides structure to help build healthy habits like good nutrition, exercise, and continuous glucose monitoring, which are important to help control Type 2 diabetes and glucose management.
Taking Control of Diabetes Management
Led by a group of trained doctors and dietitians, the four-week lifestyle intervention program includes diabetes management through intake of a balanced diet and diabetes nutrition supplements, exercise, glucose monitoring and medication. Participants will also learn how to cope with diabetes burnout and other challenges that derail their commitment to diabetes care. In addition, they will receive support from like-minded participants who share common goals, challenges and resources to help them better manage their diabetes.
”Lifestyle changes and balanced nutrition are pivotal to managing diabetes, but the process of changing any habit, such as physical activity or diet, does not happen overnight,” said Dr. Manoharan Paranjothy, consultant in primary care and pharmaceutical medicine, and a panel doctor on Abbott’s Glucerna Lifestyle Change Program. ”While pharmacology is a critical piece of diabetes treatment, without accompanying diabetes medication with lifestyle changes, patients can be on the path of their disease progressing. Making lifestyle changes is just a matter of thinking long-term from the start and making smart choices that will lead to a healthier you.”
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