Health experts and students unite to promote diabetes prevention
SERDANG: The Asian Medical Students’ Association of Universiti Putra Malaysia (AMSAUPM) recently hosted their Diabetes Day 2026 with the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Health Today”, gathering over 1,300 participants to raise diabetes awareness and promote early disease prevention.
The engaging programme featured several activities catering for participants of all age groups.
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They included a Diabetes Fun Run in the 3km (for children), 5km and 7km categories, creating an energetic and lively atmosphere across the campus.
Threre were also interactive health exhibitions with booths providing hands-on education regarding diabetes care and preventive healthcare.
Comprehensive health screenings were available for visitors to benefit from specialised services, including blood glucose testing, blood pressure measurement, alongside foot, spine, hearing, skin, and abdominal screenings.
Keynote sessions led by medical professionals—including Prof. Dr. Ching Siew Mooi and Dr. Suffian Sani Sayuti—included a special talk in conjunction with World Hypertension Day on reducing salt intake to control blood pressure and its relationship with diabetes.
This was followed by a session addressing pressing modern health issues such as diabetes and obesity management.
Directed by Teoh Shi Min, the event was hosted in collaboration with BE International Marketing Sdn Bhd as the diamond sponsor and co-organiser BE International, along with Garmin Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Tha Baba Events and Advertising Sdn Bhd, and the Focus Point Caring Heart Charity Foundation.
It also received substantial backing from various collaborators, including Diabetasol Malaysia, National Cancer Society Malaysia, Roche Malaysia, IMU Chiropractic, Radiology and Nursing HSAAS.
Participants were rewarded for their engagement with a spectacular lucky draw, featuring prizes such as Huawei Freebuds 6i, JBL Go 3 speakers, and AEON GiftVouchers.
Throughout the event AMSA-UPM reinforced its mission to encourage public awareness on diabetes prevention while fostering sustainable and healthy lifestyle habits throughout the local community.
