Since 1980, the number of individuals with diabetes has nearly quadrupled to 422 million, almost all residing in developing nations. Overweight and obesity are among the factors fueling this significant growth. Diabetes mellitus has three primary divisions: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Pregnancy-related diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a significant problem in Malaysia and other Asian nations.  This guide covers how this condition affects Malaysian women, its causes, the role of CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring), and the importance of monitoring blood glucose concentration. Unde ..read more

According to the American Diabetes Association, the priority for people with diabetes should be to control their blood sugar levels because the consequences can be devastating. Heart, digestive, and kidney diseases and vision loss are some of the severe health issues resulting from poor glucose monitoring. A glucometer is a helpful device that a person with diabetes can use to record their blood sugar level, but it does not provide constant monitoring. For this reason, continuous glucose monitoring devices are revolutionizing how people with diabetes control their blood glucose. This device gi ..read more

As if the recent COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t enough, there are numerous other, constant threats to our health. That’s why living a healthy lifestyle and working on preventing other diseases is essential. But what if you can’t stop it? What if it’s something like diabetes, where your blood sugar levels are inconsistent, varying from dusk to dawn? Although not even our modern health care can cure diabetes, technological progress, and artificial intelligence have allowed us to control our blood glucose levels better. These technologies come in the form of continuous glucose monitoring and diabetes m ..read more

Fact Checked Fact checked by Dr. Mohd Shafiz Mohd Zaini Inconsistent blood sugar levels can cause numerous health issues. A study found that around 18% of Malaysian citizens have diabetes mellitus, some requiring regular insulin dosing to regulate their sugar levels. This disease can cause life-threatening conditions like digestive and kidney diseases, glycated hemoglobin, and many other problems. Hence, people with such issues must monitor their sugar levels regularly to stay ahead and prevent major problems before they arise. People nowadays use various tools for blood glucose mon ..read more

Fact Checked Fact checked by Dr. Mohd Shafiz Mohd Zaini Living a healthy life is essential in the modern era. Over the last few years, we have faced numerous viruses and diseases that can lead to other health problems. For example, the COVID-19 virus can have various complications, such as digestive and kidney diseases, heart attack risks, and many other health issues. Although we must stay healthy, we may need help keeping track of our physical state. One of the things we can use to keep an eye on our health is a continuous glucose monitor. This device is essential for patients wit ..read more

Fact Checked Fact checked by Dr. Mohd Shafiz Mohd Zaini Due to the prevalence of this condition among females, males often overlook penile yeast infections. However, yeast infections can also affect men, and they are unpleasant. But one may ask, what is male yeast infection? And what are the symptoms? Yeast infections in males, called balanitis or inflammation of the penile head, are relatively frequent, especially in men who have not undergone circumcision. This helps if you’re wondering how to prevent male yeast infection. Continue reading to find out more.  Wh ..read more

Fact Checked Fact checked by Dr. Mohd Shafiz Mohd Zaini Over the years, technology and the healthcare sector have rapidly evolved and affected each other. Healthcare providers are constantly finding new ways to digitalize their business and create an approachable system of data management and healthcare service. And while you would’ve experienced getting your patient data paperwork lost under different circumstances a couple of decades ago, digital healthcare technologies have created a more functional and approachable database for healthcare providers and patients. As we can witnes ..read more

Fact Checked Fact checked by Dr. Mohd Shafiz Mohd Zaini Circumcision is a medical procedure that doctors perform on male human beings. It involves the surgical removal of the foreskin of the male genital part. A circumcised penis has permanently exposed glans. Once circumcision takes place, the glans tend to undergo keratinization. Circumcision can either be performed medically or traditionally. Traditional circumcision is mostly practiced in sub-Saharan Africa as an initiation rite of passage from childhood to adulthood for adolescents and young men. Other than the change in the ph ..read more

Fact Checked Fact checked by Dr. Mohd Shafiz Mohd Zaini Table of Contents Circumcision revision is a rare and uncommon procedure but necessary, at times. It’s required if the first circumcision procedure didn’t produce satisfactory results for the patient.  If you’ve noticed something might be wrong with the circumcision site in your son or yourself as a male adult, the following indications may allow you to decide whether a circumcision revision is necessary.  Why is a Circumcision Revision Necessary? If the circumcised penis is healing correctly, the male patient will ..read more

You are an adult who is considering circumcision. For some people, the decision to get circumcised is an easy one. But for others, it’s a tough call. So as the benefits of circumcision are widespread, uncircumcised males have begun questioning how painful it would be to undergo the relatively simple procedure. The various circumcisions differ greatly, leading to varying pain levels and healing times.  Continue reading to learn about adult circumcision-related pain for an adult so you can decide on the best option available.  What to Know About Adult Circumcision? The procedure of c ..read more