A survey found that while nine out of 10 Malaysians living with diabetes regularly check their glucose levels, nearly 40% do not recall their HbA1c levels. The results also show that self-testing appears to boost confidence, regardless of the person's HbA1c levels, i.e. 77% of regular testers who are unsure about their glucose levels still believe they manage diabetes well. The understanding that food has a big impact on glucose levels is universal, irrespective of HbA1c levels. Those who did tended to have better glucose levels.

Source: The Star March 27, 2026 15:01 UTC