Diabetes risks and prevention in Thailand

MGR Online•General•31m ago

Reader Briefing

Diabetes affects millions of Thais and poses severe risks of organ damage if not properly managed.

•Approximately 6.36 million Thais aged 20–79 had diabetes during 2024 - 2025.
•Diabetes Type 2 is the most common form found in Thailand.
•Dr. Areesa Manochpitipong identifies critical risks including kidney failure, heart disease, and stroke.
•Diabetes Remission is possible for some Type 2 patients through weight loss and behavior modification.

•Approximately 6.36 million Thais aged 20–79, or 11.7% of the population, had diabetes during 2024 - 2025.
•Diabetes occurs when the body produces insufficient insulin or cannot use insulin effectively, causing high blood sugar levels.
•Diabetes Type 2 is the most common type in Thailand, linked to genetics, overeating, lack of physical activity, and overweight conditions.
•High blood sugar over long periods can damage blood vessels and nerves, affecting the heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes.
•Dr. Areesa Manochpitipong advises people aged 35 and above or those with risk factors to undergo screening.
•Diabetes Remission is defined as having an HbA1c level below 6.5% for at least 3 months without using glucose-lowering medication.
•Prediabetes can be prevented by controlling weight, reducing sugar intake, exercising regularly, and receiving health check-ups.
•Dr. Areesa Manochpitipong warns against stopping or adjusting medication independently and using products claiming to cure the disease completely.

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Dr. Areesa Manochpitipong(พญ.อารีสา มโนชญ์ปิติพงศ์)

An endocrinologist and metabolism specialist at Praram 9 Hospital.

Praram 9 Hospital(โรงพยาบาลพระรามเก้า)

The medical institution where Dr. Areesa Manochpitipong practices.

Diabetes and Metabolic Center, Praram 9 Hospital(ศูนย์เบาหวานและเมตาบอลิก โรงพยาบาลพระรามเก้า)

The center providing diabetes information and medical appointments at Praram 9 Hospital.

Reader Briefing

Diabetes affects millions of Thais and poses severe risks of organ damage if not properly managed.

•Approximately 6.36 million Thais aged 20–79 had diabetes during 2024 - 2025.

•Diabetes Type 2 is the most common form found in Thailand.

•Dr. Areesa Manochpitipong identifies critical risks including kidney failure, heart disease, and stroke.

•Diabetes Remission is possible for some Type 2 patients through weight loss and behavior modification.