SYNOPSIS

Diabetes mellitus (DM) also known as simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood
sugar levels over a prolonged period.

Globally, as of 2013, an estimated 382 million people have diabetes worldwide, with type 2 diabetes making up about 90% of the cases. This is equal to 8.3% of the adults’ population, with equal rates in both women and men. Worldwide in 2012 and 2013 diabetes resulted in 1.5 to 5.1 million deaths per year, making it the 8th leading cause of death. Diabetes overall at least doubles the risk of death. The number of people with diabetes is expected to rise to 592 million by 2035

Hence, there is no reason for us to ignore this issue since we are maybe at risk to get Diabetes Mellitus and the complications.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Dr. Shazana Rifham Abdullah (MD USM)
Medical Officer
Occupational Health & Safety Unit, Institute For Medical Research

Working Experience:
a)    Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan- 2 ½ years
b)    Hospital Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom, Cameron Highland – 2 ½ years
c)    Institute for Medical Research – April 2013 till now
       Will further study in Master in Public Health in UM starting September 2014)