‘GPs should help combat diabetes’


Dr Azman opening the 1st Borneo Diabetes Conference in Miri.

MIRI: Doctors in private practice are urged to carry out free health screening regularly to detect cases of diabetes in their communities.

The number of diabetes cases is growing and the authorities need help from the private sector to deal with this serious health issue, said Health deputy director-general Datuk Dr Azman Abu Bakar at the 1st Borneo Diabetes Conference here.

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