Too often, people living with obesity face blame instead of support. But blame isn’t a treatment plan. . True progress happens when patients and healthcare professionals move forward together, with empathy and evidence guiding the way. . Let’s shift the narrative directing

MBS as part of pre-pregnancy care. Women with obesity lose weight > ⬆️ fertility > pregnant > ⬇️ antenatal issues (pregnancy related risks) > betwer outcome. Things to take note: 12-24mths post MBS no pregnancy, vitamins check and supplementations, nutritious meals.

Spoke about using Obesity Management Medications before and after Metabolic Bariatric Surgery at the 🇲🇾 College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress. . This topic is super close to my heart. It's where my passion in obesity medicine really shines! . Surrounded by surgeons, I

I had the pleasure of revisiting the important topic on the role of naltrexone/bupropion combination in managing hunger and cravings in patients living with obesity. . Appreciate the engaging discussions and warm hospitality at the MMA Congress at KL! . Thank you MMA and the

"I am not pretty because I am fat!". Heard this phrase in my recent clinic. . Amidst my busy schedule educating the clinical perspective of obesity care, I just realized it’s been quite some time since I last did an advocacy post. . Well, when that phrase hit me straight in the

Just out! . I had the chance to review and give some clinical input on this new report: “Addressing Obesity in Children and Adolescents in Putrajaya: Strategies for a Healthier Future” by the Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy . If you're a healthcare professional or policymaker looking into

And.... it's launched in 🇨🇳, approved by their regulatory body. That's lightning fast! innoventbio.com/InvestorsAndMe…

🕵️‍♂️ Look at how many new obesity management medications (OMMs) are on the way! Injectables (daily, weekly, monthly), orals, duals G, triples G... GLP-1 + amylin, GLP-1 + human monoclonal antibody (not in the chart) combos. And interestingly, it’s not just the usual big names, many

With a staggered time appointment for my obesity medicine clinic, I hope no one waited till like this!

Tak Setuju! Sekatan peluang kenaikan pangkat pegawai SPRM yang tidak capai BMI sama dengan pendekatan PDRM baru-baru ini. Niat untuk menekankan kepentingan kesihatan itu bagus, tapi pendekatan satu-saiz-sesuai-untuk-semua ini tidak realistik dan tidak selari dengan sains dalam

Tackling weight stigma? Start with understanding obesity's pathophysiology, where biology clashes with an obesogenic environment. . Approach with the 5As: Ask permission, Assess (also 4Ms Metabolic Mental Mechanical & Milieu), Advise, Agree, Assist. . Been a while since I last

Three years ago, I joined IFSO as I started seeing more pre- and post-MBS (metabolic bariatric surgery) patients. Plenty to learn from their resources and global network of surgeons, dietitians, psychologists, physicians, exercise specialists. . Honoured to receive the Integrated

What are/is the symptom(s) of obesity? Some refer to the Lancet Obesity Commision that the symptoms of OSA, arthritis etc are the symptoms of clinical obesity. Wouldn't that be the symptoms of obesity related complications? I would say the direct symptom of obesity is food

Wrapped up another talk on the treatment of diabetes in patients with obesity, this time at LGL, Penang Island. The topic on the role of SGLT2 inhibitors in diabetes care is often covered from the endocrine, cardiology, or nephrology angle. As usual, I presented the obesity

Arrived at Bangkok 🇹🇭. Looking forward to a productive meeting with international obesity KOLs.

I arrived in Bangkok yesterday for an obesity scientific meeting. There were about 10 of us from 🇲🇾. . Updated ourselves on the new development in obesity science and clinical management. Particularly on obesity related complications (MASLD, OSA), new OMMs, and sarcopenic

1.35pm touched down Penang from Bangkok. Grabcar to Setia SPICE convention centre, arrived 2.15pm. 2.30-6pm AFCC NHAM conference and networking. Carpool to Iconic Marjorie Hotel to attend a dinner CME by a respected senior cardio Dr Goh & Prof Chan SP. 9.40pm Grabcar home from

Feeling like you’ve hit a wall in your weight management journey? . It happens, even when you’re eating better, moving more, and making real changes. Sometimes, it just feels... stuck. It's biology. . Here’s the thing: What you’re doing might already be working...just not in a

I’m going to China! ✈️🇨🇳 . It’s my pleasure to share that I’ve been selected for the inaugural IFSO Integrated Health Observership Program. . This one week observership will take place in August at Capital Medical University Beijing Friendship Hospital, under the mentorship of

Completed my duty as the head invigilator for the USM +1 medical student GMT202 (Endocrine Sytem) exam. With me is Dr Shahrul as the co-invigilator. This reminds me of my own MD year 1 exam....20 years ago! 🥶😅