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Saudi Gazette
24-05-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Type 1 diabetes and latent autoimmune diabetes: Role of early detection, awareness and advanced medical support
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, lifelong condition which impairs the body's ability to produce insulin, a critical hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. Though it can develop at any age, it is most frequently diagnosed in children, adolescents and young adults, with approximately 500,000 new cases of Type 1 diabetes recorded in 2021 alone. Though there is currently no known cure for the disease, advancements in medical research and technologies have facilitated better disease management. Highlighting the significant progress achieved in this regard, Dr Raed Al-Dahsh, Head and consultant of Endocrine division and Diabetes center, King Abdulaziz Medical City - National Guard, stated that medical advancements have helped enhance patients' quality of life, aiding in both the prevention and comprehensive management of this chronic condition. For instance, earlier, insulin therapy was the only efficient treatment option for patients suffering from this disease. However, now there are drugs which can prevent or delay the onset of the disease. There is a common misconception that Type 1 diabetes onset can only happen in childhood, whereas it can develop at any age. It is essential to understand both the symptoms and variants of the disease to actively identify disease onset and seek early medical intervention. For instance, late-onset type 1 diabetes or Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), usually develops after the age of 30. Both LADA and type 1 diabetes can be diagnosed using the same tests, due to the presence of similar antibodies in these conditions. Type 1 diabetes tests are very important, especially for children, as the disease symptoms, which include increased thirst, fatigue, weight loss, frequent urination and blurred vision, are often misdiagnosed as other common childhood diseases. Through early diagnosis of this chronic condition and holistic medical intervention, patients' quality of life can dramatically improve, enabling them to lead a fulfilling life, without the need for frequent hospital visits. Hence, it is vital to raise awareness, particularly among parents, so that they can recognise disease symptoms and seek medical support early on.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sailing industry can enhance Langkawi's potential as leading tourism destination
LANGKAWI: The sailing industry can become a catalyst in further enhancing Langkawi's potential to be a world-renowned tourism destination as well as a sailing hub in the region. Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) chief executive officer Datuk Haslilna Abdul Hamid said the economic spillover from the industry, which includes shipping activities, maintenance, repair and overhaul as well as boat manufacturing, is capable of generating job opportunities and driving local and national economic development. 'Langkawi is an island, so as an island, it definitely has a marina. So, with this facility, the sailing industry will have a positive impact on the local economy. 'If the sailing sector can flourish, a lot of economic spillovers can be enjoyed by the local community,' she told reporters here today. Earlier, she delivered the keynote address at the Malaysia Yachting Conference held in conjunction with the 2025 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA'25) here today. Haslina said Langkawi currently has three marinas, namely Langkawi Yacht Club, Telaga Harbour Marina and Rebak Marina Langkawi, which are quite limited and can only accommodate yachts of a certain size. 'We receive many requests from super yachts that want to enter the facility, but we can't because only yachts measuring 80 metres in length are allowed to dock. 'So, there is a need to expand the marina if we want to further stimulate the economy from the yacht industry... we need to see what needs to be done at the existing marinas, if we want to add a new marina it may be a little complicated,' she said. Meanwhile, she hopes that the Malaysia International Boat Show 2025 (MYBOS'25) and the Malaysia Sailing Conference could become annual events that could further enhance Langkawi's identity as a regional sailing hub.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Langkawi eyes sailing industry to boost tourism, economy
LANGKAWI: The sailing industry can become a catalyst in further enhancing Langkawi's potential to be a world-renowned tourism destination as well as a sailing hub in the region. Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) chief executive officer Datuk Haslilna Abdul Hamid said the economic spillover from the industry, which includes shipping activities, maintenance, repair and overhaul as well as boat manufacturing, is capable of generating job opportunities and driving local and national economic development. 'Langkawi is an island, so as an island, it definitely has a marina. So, with this facility, the sailing industry will have a positive impact on the local economy. 'If the sailing sector can flourish, a lot of economic spillovers can be enjoyed by the local community,' she told reporters here today. Earlier, she delivered the keynote address at the Malaysia Yachting Conference held in conjunction with the 2025 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA'25) here today. Haslina said Langkawi currently has three marinas, namely Langkawi Yacht Club, Telaga Harbour Marina and Rebak Marina Langkawi, which are quite limited and can only accommodate yachts of a certain size. 'We receive many requests from super yachts that want to enter the facility, but we can't because only yachts measuring 80 metres in length are allowed to dock. 'So, there is a need to expand the marina if we want to further stimulate the economy from the yacht industry... we need to see what needs to be done at the existing marinas, if we want to add a new marina it may be a little complicated,' she said. Meanwhile, she hopes that the Malaysia International Boat Show 2025 (MYBOS'25) and the Malaysia Sailing Conference could become annual events that could further enhance Langkawi's identity as a regional sailing hub.
Barnama
19-05-2025
- Barnama
Kuala Sungai Melaka Bridge Mural Is Langkawi's New Tourist Attraction
LANGKAWI, May 19 (Bernama) -- The creation of a large-scale mural highlighting the Langkawi Geopark has transformed the Kuala Sungai Melaka Bridge into a new tourist attraction on the island. Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said the new attraction was the result of a collaboration between the National Art Gallery Langkawi Branch and the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) under a special programme held in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25). 'This is among the initiatives taken to beautify all tourist areas, which is why 12 local artists painted murals such as 'Trilobite', 'Pink Dolphin' and the eagle, all of which are synonymous with Langkawi. 'Tourists can stop on both sides of the bridge to take photos with the murals in the background, accompanied by scenic views of Gunung Mat Chincang and Sungai Melaka,' he said after the Kuala Sungai Melaka Bridge Beautification Programme today. Meanwhile, National Art Gallery director-general Amerrudin Ahmad said the project took two weeks to complete, involving several phases such as cleaning, painting and mural production. 'This programme involves the participation of 12 local mural artists, namely Dhiyaul Mohamad Ashraf Dawari, Muhammad Firdaus Musa, Muhammad Riduan Raja Yunus, Muhammad Syafiq Mohd Adib, Muhammad Izwan Rahimi, Norafandi Rosli, Hardiana Hidayah Azni, Abdul Qoyyum Mohd Nadzri, Mohammed Nabil Sohaini, Fauzan Adzima Pangestu Padzli, Mohamad Fakhri Mohd Salleh and Muhammad Izharuddin Mohd Salleh. 'This approach not only enhances public understanding of visual arts but also fosters a sense of responsibility to preserve and appreciate public spaces as shared assets. It reflects the National Art Gallery's ongoing commitment to bringing art closer to the community and promoting cultural heritage through an inclusive, contemporary and educational approach,' he said. Amerrudin expressed hope that the programme would add vibrancy to LIMA'25 while also promoting Langkawi as an island rich in artistic and cultural values, in line with the Visit Kedah 2025 and Visit Malaysia 2026 campaigns. In the meantime, LADA chief executive officer Datuk Haslina Abdul Hamid said the bridge was chosen due to its strategic location as the main tourist route and for its potential to be developed into a public art space that could enhance visitors' cultural and visual experiences.
WebMD
16-05-2025
- Health
- WebMD
What Friends Ask Me About Diabetes
As someone who was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in 1984 and full-blown diabetes not long after my second pregnancy in 1992, it's easy to forget the shock of first getting the news that you have type 2. As I've written before, I went home from that first doctor's appointment stunned and scared, worried not only about myself, but my unborn child. But in the years since, as I've lived and learned more about the symptoms and signs of the chronic disease and how my body reacts to carbohydrates, exercise, and medication, my fear has eased. It was replaced by a desire to figure out the best way to live as a person with diabetes. It hasn't been easy. I'm not always successful at keeping my sugars in range, or in avoiding foods that I know will boost my readings (I'm looking at you, Haagen Dazs chocolate chip). Yet, overall, I have headed off many of diabetes' dreaded complications so far (knock on wood) and generally feel able to do most of my normal activities, which include weightlifting, walking, and cycling. I was reminded of all of this when a friend came to me, newly diagnosed with LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes in adults) and frightened by the idea of having to wrestle with the disease. Meanwhile, a second pal, who has been prediabetic for a while, suddenly was confronted by an A1c of 7, which pushed her into full-blown type 2. Despite their two different varieties of diabetes diagnoses, both had been advised to watch their diets and given prescriptions of metformin to help lower their glucose levels. Though they had met with their doctors, they had questions. And while I'm not a medical doctor, I tried to allay some of their fears. Among their issues: Should I take a biguanide? Everyone is, of course, different. I've had friends who don't take them right away and try diet and exercise, and those who choose to go on them when they are still considered in the 'prediabetes' stage. As someone who has been taking them forever, I'm a fan. They're cheap, extremely well-tested, and may have other benefits in preventing breast cancer as well as anti-aging properties. Although I've never experienced side effects, at the start some people experience upset stomachs, but generally, it's worked well for me. Do I have to live this way forever? Some people, by severely restricting carbohydrates and adding lots of exercise to their lives (particularly if they had been overdoing food and not exercising beforehand) may be able to 'reverse diabetes.' But while I follow a balanced, mainly low-carb diet and get an hour of some sort of exercise every day, that hasn't happened for me. As a person with type 2 diabetes who has never been overweight (save for a year after the birth of my second child when those pesky pounds refused to move), I still have well-controlled type 2. Do you ever get used to pricking your finger two, three, or four times a day? Yes, and no. To be honest, I don't think anyone loves stabbing themselves to squeeze out blood in the morning, noon, or night. Luckily, there are new technologies that measure your blood sugar for you and give you a more accurate ongoing idea of your glucose ups and downs over a day and night. I've not yet opted for one, but more and more, I see the small, unobtrusive stick-on cubes on the upper arms of both young and old people. So if mechanically drawing a drop of blood from your finger freaks you out, you do have options. Will I eventually have to take insulin? Once again, it depends. With the newer injectable diabetes drugs on the market – and a weight loss pill waiting in the wings – people who once couldn't lose pounds or lower their blood sugars may be able to avoid insulin by getting everything in better range. For people with LADA, the chances of needing insulin are higher, since in this form of diabetes, the pancreas stops making insulin, more like type 1 than type 2. Two personal notes here: I took insulin during my second pregnancy, and it really was not a big deal. It allowed me to better manage my sugars, and by using fast-acting insulin, I was able to eat the occasional cup of ice cream. Unless you have a terrific fear of needles, insulin pens are quite small and go into fat, not muscle, which means they are not – honestly – at all painful. What else? Watch out for stress. Sometimes, your sugar can be high without reason, and sometimes, it can go low. The more you pay attention to your patterns (Does it jump after eating a certain fruit? Does it drop after a particular exercise class?), the more you can try avoiding these extremes. Getting a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is scary. But with new drugs, new technologies, and a little attention to your diet and exercise, you can fight the fear and take charge. Like I tell my friends, it's not easy, but well worth it.
