&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overview of Obesity in Malaysia&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Obesity is a growing health problem in Malaysia and needs urgent attention. According to the&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://iku.nih.gov.my/images/nhms2023/key-findings-nhms-2023.pdf&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;more than 54% of Malaysian adults are now overweight or obese&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt; &amp;ndash; an increase of almost 10% over the past decade. This rise is closely linked to higher rates of&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/diabetes-related-mens-sexual-health-urological-conditions&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;type 2 diabetes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;, heart disease, and other serious conditions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Top 10 Causes of Obesity You Should Know!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Unhealthy Diet and Excess Calories&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Many Malaysians enjoy fried foods, sweet drinks, and processed snacks but often miss out on fruits and vegetables. These &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;high-calorie choices&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;, especially fast food and convenience meals, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;cause weight gain over time&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;compared to healthier home-cooked meals.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lack of Physical Activity&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sedentary lifestyles&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt; are common, with long hours spent at desks, in cars, or in front of screens. When daily movement like walking or playing sports is reduced, calories aren&amp;rsquo;t burned effectively,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; leading to fat storage and higher obesity risk&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot; data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Aging and Slower Metabolism&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From the 30s onward, metabolism naturally slows&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;, meaning the body uses less energy even if eating habits stay the same. Hormonal changes and muscle loss in middle age also promote fat accumulation unless balanced with diet and exercise.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Genetics and Ethnicity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Obesity can be influenced by many genes, such as MC4R, LEP, and LEPR, which affect appetite, fat storage, and energy use. In Malaysia, research shows that&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://apjcn.qdu.edu.cn/20_1_18.pdf&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Malays and Indians face higher obesity rates than Chinese&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;, due to a mix of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Medical Conditions and Medication Side Effects&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Certain health conditions &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;like hypothyroidism, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-treatment-symptoms-causes-singapore&quot;&gt;polycystic ovary syndrome&lt;/a&gt; (PCOS), and Cushing&amp;rsquo;s syndrome &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;can trigger weight gain&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;. &lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Some medicines such as steroids, antidepressants, antipsychotics, insulin, and heart medications, may also increase appetite or slow calorie burning.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Psychological Stress and Emotional Eating&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Stressful times can lead people to comfort-eat sweet or fatty foods. While this may temporarily improve mood,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; frequent emotional eating can cause overeating&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;, weight gain, and a harmful cycle affecting both body and mind.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot; data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Female Hormonal Changes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/womens-health-clinic&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Women are more prone to weight fluctuations&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt; due to hormonal changes during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. In Malaysia, cultural expectations and busy family roles may also limit time for exercise and self-care, raising obesity prevalence among women.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Urbanisation and Modern Lifestyle&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;City living often means easy access to fast food, sedentary office jobs, and limited outdoor activity. This &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;shift in lifestyle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; particularly affects young adults and working professionals, increasing the risk of obesity.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Socioeconomic Factors&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lower income&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;limited nutrition knowledge&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt; can make it difficult to buy healthy food or find safe spaces for exercise. As a result, cheaper, calorie-dense options are chosen more often, widening the obesity gap.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Marital Status&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;After marriage, people may settle into&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;routines with larger shared meals and less activity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;. Without mindful changes, this can lead to gradual weight gain over the years.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How is Obesity Diagnosed in Malaysia?&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Healthcare practitioners use Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference based on Malaysian-specific cutoffs.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;BMI Calculator &amp;ndash; Check If You Are Overweight or Obese&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Body Mass Index (BMI) = weight (kg) &amp;divide; height&amp;sup2; (m&amp;sup2;)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Example: If you weigh 70 kg and are 1.65 m tall &amp;rarr; BMI = 70 &amp;divide; (1.65 &amp;times; 1.65) = 25.7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Malaysian BMI Categories&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Normal weight: 18.5 &amp;ndash; 22.9 kg/m&amp;sup2;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Overweight: 23.0 &amp;ndash; 27.4 kg/m&amp;sup2;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Obese: 27.5 kg/m&amp;sup2; and above&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Waist Circumference Guide&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Men: 90 cm or more = higher risk&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Women: 80 cm or more = higher risk&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;These are general guidelines&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Always consult a doctor for a full health assessment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;How to Manage Obesity?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot; data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;1.&amp;nbsp;Lifestyle Modifications&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;The first step in &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/obesity-weight-loss-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;managing obesity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;is to build healthier daily habits:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eat a balanced diet&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt; &amp;ndash; focus on fewer calories, with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be active regularly&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt; &amp;ndash; aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week and try adding strength or resistance training.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get support&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt; &amp;ndash; behavioural counselling or support groups can help you stay motivated and make lasting lifestyle changes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Medications&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;If lifestyle changes alone are not enough, doctors may prescribe weight-loss medicines. These are usually recommended for people with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher if you also have health issues like &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/diabetes-related-mens-sexual-health-urological-conditions&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;diabetes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/span&gt;or high blood pressure. Some approved options include orlistat, phentermine/topiramate, and naltrexone/bupropion.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Bariatric Surgery&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;For people with severe obesity, surgery may be an option. In Malaysia, this is considered when:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BMI is 37.5 or higher &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;(even without other health problems), or&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BMI is 32.5 or higher with obesity-related conditions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;, &lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;such as diabetes or heart disease.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot; data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;GLP-1 Medicines and Weight Loss&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GLP-1 receptor agonists&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (such as liraglutide) are prescription medications in Malaysia mainly approved for treating type 2 diabetes. These medicines help lower blood sugar and reduce appetite, which can also lead to meaningful weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How GLP-1 Injections Work&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GLP-1 medications:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Slow down stomach emptying, so you feel full for longer.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Reduce hunger and food cravings.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Improve blood sugar control, especially for people with diabetes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Mounjaro&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&amp;reg;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;strong&gt; (Tirzepatide) in Malaysia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/mounjaro-tirzepatide-weight-loss-diabetes-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Mounjaro&lt;/span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&amp;reg;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; gained approval from Malaysia&amp;rsquo;s &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.npra.gov.my/easyarticles/images/users/1047/Products%20Approved%202023/Senarai-produk-daftar-yang-diluluskan-dalam-PBKD393-8-Februari-2024-Website.pdf&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; in 2023 and was made available in 2025 to help manage type 2 diabetes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mounjaro&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/mounjaro-tirzepatide-weight-loss-diabetes-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;reg;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is currently approved only for diabetes in Malaysia. However, international studies such as &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38078870/&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;SURMOUNT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;trials show the active ingredient, tirzepatide helps with weight loss.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;How it&amp;rsquo;s taken: A once-weekly injection, given under the supervision of a doctor.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Choose healthier food options and control portions.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Stay active daily: walking, cycling, or active hobbies.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Reduce stress and seek support when needed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Get regular health checks to monitor weight and related risks.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Supporting Your Journey to a Healthy Weight at PULSE Clinic&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;PULSE clinic offers thorough assessments, personalised diet and exercise programs, medical treatments, and behavioural counselling, all of which aligned with the latest Malaysian guidelines to ensure safe and effective care.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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