Malaysian Paediatric Endocrine & Diabetes Group - MPEDG

Malaysian Paediatric Endocrine & Diabetes Group - MPEDG MPEDG consists of Paediatric Endocrinologists, Paediatricians & Paediatric Endocrine Fellows.

The Malaysian Paediatric Endocrine Diabetes Group (MPEDG) was formed in 2021 and is a group under the Malaysian Endocrine Metabolic Society (MEMS). Our aims are to advance paediatric endocrine knowledge via education, research & to ensure optimal care for all children and adolescents with diabetes and endocrine conditions in Malaysia related to growth, puberty, thyroid, bones & minerals, adrenal, pituitary, sex development, obesity and glucose metabolism disorders.

Petua Ramadan 2DKA dan PuasaMengapa risiko DKA meningkat?Semasa berpuasa, kanak-kanak dengan diabetes mungkin kurang ins...
28/02/2026

Petua Ramadan 2

DKA dan Puasa

Mengapa risiko DKA meningkat?
Semasa berpuasa, kanak-kanak dengan diabetes mungkin kurang insulin, tidak makan, atau kurang minum. Tanpa insulin yang mencukupi, badan akan memecahkan lemak dan menghasilkan keton. Keton yang tinggi boleh menyebabkan asid dalam badan meningkat dan komplikasi Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA), iaitu keadaan kecemasan yang berbahaya terhadap nyawa.

Apa yang perlu dipantau?
✅ Paras gula darah (lebih kerap)
✅ Paras keton (jika gula tinggi atau anak tidak sihat)
✅ Tanda dehidrasi (mulut kering, kurang kencing)
✅ Tanda bahaya: muntah, sakit perut, pernafasan laju, terlalu letih

👉 Puasa mesti dibatalkan dan dapatkan rawatan segera jika keton positif atau ada gejala.

Why is there a risk of DKA with fasting ?

During fasting, children with diabetes may get too little insulin, miss meals, or become dehydrated. When the body lacks insulin and is dehydrated, it breaks down fat for energy, producing ketones. High ketones lead to high acid, very high levels lead to Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious and life-threatening condition.

What to monitor?
✅ Blood glucose (check more often)
✅ Ketone levels (especially if sugar is high or child feels unwell)
✅ Signs of dehydration (dry mouth, low urine)
✅ Warning symptoms: vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid breathing, extreme tiredness

👉 Break the fast and seek medical help if ketones are positive or symptoms appear.

Panduan Berpuasa bagi Penghidap Diabetes Jenis 1 (T1D)Kanak-kanak dan remaja yang menghidap diabetes Jenis 1 sebenarnya ...
21/02/2026

Panduan Berpuasa bagi Penghidap Diabetes Jenis 1 (T1D)

Kanak-kanak dan remaja yang menghidap diabetes Jenis 1 sebenarnya tidak diwajibkan berpuasa pada bulan Ramadhan. Ini kerana berpuasa boleh membahayakan kesihatan mereka, seperti risiko kencing manis berasid (DKA) atau tahap gula dalam darah yang terlalu rendah (hipoglisemia) jika tidak dipantau dengan betul.

Namun, semakin ramai anak muda di Malaysia yang bersemangat untuk turut serta berpuasa. Jika anda salah seorang daripadanya, sila ikuti langkah keselamatan ini:

• Dapatkan Kaunseling: Berjumpa dengan doktor sebelum Ramadhan untuk bimbingan khas.
• Pendidikan Diabetes: Pastikan anda faham cara menguruskan gula dalam darah semasa berpuasa.
• Pantau Gula Darah: Sentiasa periksa tahap gula (BG) anda dengan kerap sepanjang hari.
• Laraskan Insulin: Tukar dos insulin anda mengikut keperluan dan nasihat pakar.

Pesanan Penting: Dapatkan nasihat daripada doktor anda terlebih dahulu supaya anda boleh berpuasa dengan selamat pada musim ini!

Young people with Type 1 diabetes mellitus are not under compulsion to fast during the holy month of Ramadhan as fasting can pose imminent danger of DKA, and severe hypoglycemia if not monitored safely.

However, we are seeing more and more young children and adolescent in Malaysia who wishes to fast in Ramadhan. These young people with T1D should receive pre-fasting counselling and diabetes education to ensure they can fast safely during Ramadhan.

If you are someone with T1D and wishes to fast, please monitor your BG and adjust insulin as necessary. Get advice from your doctors so you can fast safely during this season!

Happy Ramadan Mubarak 🌙✨ Wishing a month filled with peace, reflection, and blessings. May this fasting month bring ligh...
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Happy Ramadan Mubarak 🌙✨ Wishing a month filled with peace, reflection, and blessings. May this fasting month bring light to our hearts and calm to our souls! 🩵

🧧✨ Happy Chinese New Year – Year of the Fire Horse ✨🧧As we welcome the vibrant Year of the Fire Horse, may it bring boun...
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🧧✨ Happy Chinese New Year – Year of the Fire Horse ✨🧧

As we welcome the vibrant Year of the Fire Horse, may it bring boundless happiness, good health, strength, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. May the year ahead be filled with hope, resilience, and bright new beginnings.

Wishing everyone who celebrates a joyful and meaningful festive season, and happy holidays to all.

With warm regards,
Malaysian Paediatric Endocrine Diabetes Group (MPEDG) 🐎🔥

Happy Chinese New Year! We are excited to announce the Malaysia Annual Endocrine Conference  Kuala Lumpur in May registr...
15/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year! We are excited to announce the Malaysia Annual Endocrine Conference Kuala Lumpur in May registration is now open!

Join us for a 3-day conference featuring international and local experts, covering a wide range of exciting paediatric endocrinology topics. Dont forget to submit your abstracts! We look forward to welcoming you!

https://www.memsmac.org/abstract

As paediatric endocrinologists, one of the most common concerns we see in the clinic today isn’t diabetes itself, it’s i...
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As paediatric endocrinologists, one of the most common concerns we see in the clinic today isn’t diabetes itself, it’s insulin resistance.

This condition is less known, but plays a central role in the development of type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders in teenagers.

Insulin resistance – the starting point of diabetes – is increasingly being detected in adolescents.

“Doctor, my child smells under the arms… is this normal?”Body odour in children can surprise and worry parents, especial...
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“Doctor, my child smells under the arms… is this normal?”

Body odour in children can surprise and worry parents, especially when it appears in a young child who doesn’t look like a teenager yet. The good news? In most cases, it’s common, harmless, and not a sign of early puberty. Click below to learn more!

Some children might develop body odour a bit earlier than expected, but for most, this is perfectly normal.

Wishing everyone who celebrates a Christmas filled with warmth, love, and simple moments that make the heart smile. May ...
25/12/2025

Wishing everyone who celebrates a Christmas filled with warmth, love, and simple moments that make the heart smile. May this season bring peace to your home, joy to your days, and hope as we look toward the year ahead. Happy New Year and happy holidays !🎄✨

Are "growth supplements" necessary for children? Are they effective? Are they safe?Click on the link below to read more ...
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Are "growth supplements" necessary for children? Are they effective? Are they safe?

Click on the link below to read more about this important topic!

Parents whose child is not growing as fast as their peers, might be tempted to give them supplements, but this might not always be safe.

🌟 Malaysian Paediatric Endocrinology Group (MPEDG) Meeting 2025 🌟It was an inspiring day meeting fellow paediatric endoc...
28/11/2025

🌟 Malaysian Paediatric Endocrinology Group (MPEDG) Meeting 2025 🌟

It was an inspiring day meeting fellow paediatric endocrinologists from across Malaysia 💙

Together, we discussed our goals, upcoming events, and new projects to strengthen the paediatric endocrine field for the year ahead.

Our mission remains the same:
✨ Improve training in paediatric endocrine conditions and diabetes for healthcare professionals
✨ Strengthen early detection of growth, puberty, thyroid, and endocrine conditions
✨ Enhance diabetes care and technology access for children
✨ Build more educational resources for parents and communities
✨ Continue advocating for better care for all our young patients

Childhood diabetes globally and locally is on the rise and it is everyone's concern.
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Childhood diabetes globally and locally is on the rise and it is everyone's concern.

Clinicians report rising Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes cases among Malaysian children, with more severe symptoms and complications emerging nationwide

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