A medical doctor says the proportion of diabetes cases that developed complications may have risen by roughly 15 to 20 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — Late detection and interruptions to clinic visits for diabetic treatments during the Covid-19 pandemic have led to complications in some patients … Many had their appointments deferred as the government imposed a nationwide lockdown in March last year … “Because of the first movement control order (MCO 1.0), there is a higher chance for us to see patients who are coming in, not only with diabetic foot ulcers, but some may have rot their toes and limbs,” the doctor said … read more