KOTA BARU: There are about 100 teenagers under the age of 18 who are currently receiving treatment for diabetes at the Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital (HUSM) Kubang Kerian.
HUSM Kubang Kerian’s endocrinologist Assoc Prof Dr Wan Mohd Izani Wan Mohamed said unhealthy lifestyle, lack of physical activities and high sugar intake were among factors contributing to the increase in diabetes among youth.
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