Let's Get Physical Call For Diabetics
November 20, 2009 13:07 PM

By Ummi Nadiah Rosli

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- For 67-year-old K.S Maniam who has diabetes since 15 years ago, a quarter hour of aerobics exercise a day works wonders for the management of this disease.

"Diabetes runs in my family," said Maniam who is the Malaysian Diabetes Association (PDM) assistant secretary-general.

"My brother died at 34 from diabetic complications and another brother had his leg amputated when he was 50, also due to diabetes. I would have to say bad diets as well as lack of exercises contributed to their health deterioration. I want to avoid from heading down the same road."

With the lackasaidal attitude towards the disease and reluctance to change unhealthy eating habits as well as modern sedentary lifestyles, Maniam's concerns are valid as more Malaysians unknowingly are heading their way towards this disease.

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