Malaysian Paediatric Endocrine & Diabetes Group - MPEDG

16/11/2025

14/11/2025

💙 World Diabetes Day 2025 – “Diabetes and Well-being: Diabetes across life-stages”

On 14 November, we recognise that diabetes affects children, adolescents, adults and older persons alike, and that true care means supporting well-being throughout every stage of life. 

As paediatric endocrinologists and healthcare professionals focused on children and adolescents with diabetes

💙We emphasise that early recognition of diabetes, whether type 1 , type 2 or other types, is critical.

💙Recognise that diabetes goes beyond blood sugar alone: emotional, school, social, and family needs all matter.

💙We advocate for fully supported care environments, from home, school and communities

This World Diabetes Day, we recommit to:

🩵Raising awareness among parents, healthcare professionals, teachers and public about early signs of diabetes in children: thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss

🩵Ensuring every child diagnosed receives timely treatment, age-appropriate education, and access to insulin therapy, CGM and pump technology.

🩵Building systems of support that promote well-being across all life-stages, so that a child diagnosed today can grow into a healthy adult

Together, we create a future where every young person with diabetes isn’t defined by their condition—but empowered by our shared care and community.

11/11/2025

💙 Diabetes in a Child – More Than Just Sugar Levels. When a child is diagnosed with diabetes, life changes overnight, not only for the child but for the whole family. It’s more than insulin and blood sugar checks, it’s the emotional, social, and financial challenges that many don’t see.

💠 November is World Diabetes Month, with World Diabetes Day on Nov 14 ,
a time to raise awareness, fight stigma, and stand together with every child living with diabetes. 💪

https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/hormones-and-kids/2025/11/10/diabetes-in-a-child-takes-a-toll-beyond-the-disease

Chronic conditions like diabetes in a child affects more than just the patient.

19/10/2025

MPEDG wishes our friends and everyone celebrating a joyous and bright Deepavali! 🌟May the light of this season bring warmth, health, and happiness to your homes and hearts. 💛

15/10/2025

Why Sleep Matters for Growing Children

Sleep isn’t just rest, emotions, mental and physical health — it’s when vital hormones work their magic. During deep sleep, growth hormone is released, helping children grow, repair tissues, and maintain emotional and metabolic balance.

When children don’t get enough sleep, it can affect:
Growth and puberty regulation
Mood, learning, and concentration
Immunity and metabolism

Medical conditions such as sleep apnoea, asthma, thyroid disorders, or obesity can also disrupt sleep and should be checked if your child snores loudly, sleeps restlessly, or remains tired despite adequate sleep.

Practical steps — consistent bedtime routines, reduced screen time, and calming wind-down activities — can make a big difference.

Quality sleep = healthy growth, sharper focus, and better emotional wellbeing.
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The amount and quality of sleep young ones get play an important role in their health, growth and development.

14/10/2025

🥦Paediatric Nutrition and Growth CME 2025!🍊

Shout out to all participants and speakers! You have made such a difference today.

🎉 Valuable sharing on childhood obesity and growth by paediatric endocrinologists and dieticians. Engaging discussions and sessions from attendees on growth.

👏Let's combat childhood obesity together!

Job well done to the committee members for their dedication and teamwork 👍

13/10/2025

17/09/2025

What if the products you use every day – your child’s lunchbox, the shampoo for their hair, or even the scent in your living room – could be quietly influencing their growth and development? Invisible to the naked eye, certain chemicals known as endocrine disruptors are woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Click on the link below to understand more !

There are certain chemicals in items we use daily that can be quietly influencing our children's growth and development.

16/09/2025

🌺 Selamat Hari Malaysia! 🇲🇾

Today, we celebrate the unity and diversity that make Malaysia truly special.
Blessed are we with Sabah and Sarawak – we are stronger together as one nation.

Let’s continue to cherish our differences, nurture harmony, and build a healthier, brighter future for our children. 💛

Happy Malaysia Day!

31/08/2025

Selamat Hari Merdeka! 🇲🇾 On this special day, MPEDG wishes all Malaysians a joyous celebration — united in harmony, diversity, and progress. 💪❤️

29/08/2025

🌟 Day 2 Highlights – MPEDG-Sarawak Paediatric Endocrine Seminar 2025 (24.8.2025) 🌟

Thank you to all participants, especially those who travelled from districts across Sarawak, Sabah, and Peninsular Malaysia, for making Day 2 a meaningful and engaging session. 🙏

🎉 Key moments from Day 2:

A timely focus on the childhood obesity pandemic, with a dynamic discussion featuring perspectives from paediatric endocrinologists, a paediatric psychologist, a sports physician, and a dietitian.

Updates on novel therapies in type 2 diabetes among adolescents.

An inspiring session on the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus in Sarawak.

Insights into metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

👏 A big thank you to our ever-sporting committee members for their dedication and teamwork in bringing this seminar to life.

With two enriching days of learning and collaboration, we look forward to continuing this journey together in advancing paediatric endocrine care. 💡✨

29/08/2025

🌟 Day 1 Highlights – MPEDG-Sarawak Paediatric Endocrine Seminar 2025 (23.8.2025) 🌟

Thank you to all our participants, speakers, and sponsors who joined us today at the CRC Auditorium, Sarawak General Hospital. 🙏

🎉 Key moments from Day 1:

Our program was graciously officiated by the respected Hospital Director.

Symposium 1 focused on growth, covering important topics including the approach to short stature, Turner syndrome, small-for-gestational age (SGA), and hypothyroidism.

A multidisciplinary session with our paediatric radiologist gave valuable insights into bone health, with excellent sharing on skeletal dysplasia, vitamin D deficiency, and rickets.

It was truly an inspiring day of learning and collaboration. 💡
Stay tuned for more updates from Day 2!