PETALING JAYA: As Malaysians prepare to celebrate back-to-back festivities, health experts are ­urging the public to rein in their sugar intake, warning that weeks of indulgent eating and drinking could quietly raise the risk of diabetes. “Constantly consuming high amounts of sugar leads to insulin resistance, blood sugar overload and other negative effects such as obesity,” she said. Echoing the call, Universiti Malaya public health medicine specialist Prof Dr Victor Hoe said people tend to snack more during festive periods, increasing their sugar intake without realising it. “Even a short walk after eating helps regulate blood sugar. “Counting calorie and sugar intake should become the norm.

Source: The Star January 09, 2026 06:15 UTC