{"id":885,"date":"2021-09-03T10:52:19","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T02:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bjakmy.wordpress.com\/?p=885"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:59:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T06:59:59","slug":"no-sugar-coating-how-expensive-is-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/life-and-medical-insurance\/no-sugar-coating-how-expensive-is-diabetes","title":{"rendered":"No sugar coating: How expensive is diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lay off the sugar, they tell you. Live a healthier life, they say. But trust us when we say these warnings will not stop you from downing that oh-so sweet <em>teh tarik<\/em> nor would it be the jolt you need to get out of your bed and do something active for once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a different motivation for diabetes. We can talk about the numbers affected (1 in 5 Malaysians), but we&#8217;re sure you&#8217;d be more interested to know more about the costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is our list of things you may have to pay, if you are diagnosed with diabetes. Remember, treatment is long term and it is NOT CHEAP!<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-gif\">\n\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-gif-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:83%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/2iJu7OBFs5beZOmrGs\" title=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/2iJu7OBFs5beZOmrGs\/giphy.gif\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents =<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d743bcbfda9\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d743bcbfda9\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/life-and-medical-insurance\/no-sugar-coating-how-expensive-is-diabetes\/#1_Constant_medication\" title=\"#1 Constant medication\">#1 Constant medication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/life-and-medical-insurance\/no-sugar-coating-how-expensive-is-diabetes\/#2_Medical_tests\" title=\"#2 Medical tests\">#2 Medical tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/life-and-medical-insurance\/no-sugar-coating-how-expensive-is-diabetes\/#3_Exuberant_care\" title=\"#3 Exuberant care\">#3 Exuberant care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/life-and-medical-insurance\/no-sugar-coating-how-expensive-is-diabetes\/#4_Challenges_to_your_lifestyle\" title=\"#4 Challenges to your lifestyle\">#4 Challenges to your lifestyle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Constant_medication\"><\/span><strong>#1 Constant medication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of diabetes &#8211; type I and type II. For each type, a different medication is required. Type I is typically equipped with insulin to help regulate blood sugar, while type II is given medication that helps the body use insulin more effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re looking at anywhere between RM30 and RM200 a month for insulin (or free at your government hospital), not including your equipment to administer shots and monitor blood sugar level. If you were to include medication and supplements, you will spend RM500 to RM1,000 a month! <\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-gif\">\n\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-gif-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:75%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3o6MbbJDJWiC4ux1Sg\" title=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3o6MbbJDJWiC4ux1Sg\/giphy.gif\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Medical_tests\"><\/span><strong>#2 Medical tests<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes is deadly and result in other complications such as kidney failure, heart disease, blindness, stroke and amputation, hence why there is a need to go through medical tests and screenings to detect early warning signs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How much would a comprehensive medical examination cost? You are looking at RM230 for the basic package, and above for more specific ones. Mind you, this is not a one-time thing, and will be performed periodically. <\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-gif\">\n\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-gif-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:55%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/z8XEgWdASZI4w\" title=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/z8XEgWdASZI4w\/giphy.gif\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Exuberant_care\"><\/span><strong>#3 Exuberant care<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are not only limited to spend on diabetic medication alone, with diabetes your immune system, for example, will be weakened. This means that you are susceptible to sickness and frequent visits to the hospital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetic experts can help you out, which means paying for the consultation; A cost that can easily add up. For type II diabetes, categorized as a progressive illness, changes are expected overtime, and this is where consultation with an expert is important. <\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-gif\">\n\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-gif-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:53%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/K4Kgy3RzL2Lx6\" title=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/K4Kgy3RzL2Lx6\/giphy.gif\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Challenges_to_your_lifestyle\"><\/span><strong>#4 Challenges to your lifestyle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, it may not be a complete overhaul, but diabetes alters lifestyles &#8211; from your day-to-day activities, work and even time spent to socialize. The first lifestyle change is, of course, your diet. There is now a need to maintain a healthy and balanced diet that maintains a stable blood sugar level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a diabetic, you tire faster, hence activities that you usually do can no longer be done. This means that you may not take a second job to cover expenses meant for your diabetic treatment. What other options do you have?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare early and get insurance. Choose<a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FBjak.com%2Flife%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0MhWlbZ_nTHU9bpDRCbvOsyttwegkjq2QNVgaF6wRGKOw8YEo7kDHebEI&amp;h=AT3SfdVRnYLmz7_6Hc9BNAUPrUxTvw2MSoLrbSsN_fRgkeOcZnxFE-RfKDRk5-HIwkf26Mog_KAbpwjHgucwGS1_c8MwjBoor2oZT6vMY8o-g8yUR6uOLud9Vn82cMo8i_A81TSnW2NNtKItn5Z6&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1x3rpbhjyc0ijT_iOMM5vgm942q3R_YOXKTm7WA_glB_J9qAz0E5YXRPv1UkHscsRCHa0tAU4jIaMs-PB1g7jpw7B53hbpRKFCeUY_pV3vV7fuZcEApZdeA9aUK-nfdlmwNg_zpPXUeUrqAW-xhfBZ8MWcWNZ_NU-AykUGe2V6FF1APSiGE_kJFDgyV2Qm1fpc3pZm\"> Bjak<\/a> and get the coverage you deserve. 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