01 Diabetes mellitus type2

DIABETES MELLITUS IN MALAYSIA
This bibliography is a collection of Malaysian research/publications on diabetes mellitus. The search method
follows the method that has been previously described.[1] In brief, clinical research publications containing data on
Malaysia for the period 2000-2014 were included (last search date 28 Dec 2014). We have included conference
proceedings (but not conference abstracts), relevant theses/dissertation, books/book chapters, reports and clinical
practice guidelines. Where available, link to free full text is provided.
In view of the large number of items (n=679), this bibliography is divided into the seven parts.
1. Diabetes mellitus, type 2 [Mesh term: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2]
2. Diabetes mellitus, type 1 [Mesh term: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1]
3. Gestational diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy [Mesh term: Diabetes, Gestational]
4. Diabetic nephropathy [Mesh term: Diabetic Nephropathies]
5. Diabetic neuropathy [Mesh term: Diabetic Neuropathies]
6. Diabetic retinopathy [Mesh term: Diabetic Retinopathy]
7. Diabetic foot [Mesh term: Diabetic Foot]
The preparation of this bibliography is funded by a grant from National Clinical Research Centre to International
Medical University (Project ID No. IMU R 150/2014). The project leader is Professor CL Teng. Searchers were made
by CL Teng, Zuhanariah Mohd Nordin, Goh Cheng Chun and Ng Chun Sien. Kindly send enquiry about this
bibliography to tengcl@gmail.com
Reference:
1. Teng CL, Zuhanariah MN, Ng CS, et al. Bibliography of clinical research in Malaysia: methods and brief
results. Med J Malaysia 2014;69 Suppl A:4-7

http://www.e-mjm.org/2014/supplement-A/bibliography-of-clinical-research-in-Malaysia.pdf.
PART 1: DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2
Books, Book Chapters, Guidelines, Reports, Proceedings
1. Abdol Malek AA, Mohamed Mansor M, Salmah B, et al. Drug Utilization in the Treatment of Diabetes
Mellitus in the Ministry of Health Facilities. Kuala Lumpur: Ministry of Health, Malaysia, 2013
http://www.pharmacy.gov.my/v2/sites/default/files/document-upload/drug-utilization-treatmentdiabetes-mellitus-moh-malaysia.pdf
2. Abida Haq, Syed M. Haq, Nurul Adha O, Tengku Malini, Tengku Mohamed Noor Izam, Ratna Suny ME.
Protocol Medication Therapy Adherence Clinic: Diabetes. Kuala Lumpur: Ministry of Health, Malaysia,
2010
http://www.pharmacy.gov.my/v2/sites/default/files/document-upload/drug-utilization-treatmentdiabetes-mellitus-moh-malaysia.pdf
3. Annual Report of the Diabetes in Children & Adolescent Registry (DiCARE) 2006-2007. Kuala Lumpur:
Ministry of Health, 2008
4. Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Fourth Edition. Kuala Lumpur:
Ministry of Health, Malaysia, 2009. http://www.acadmed.org.my/view_file.cfm?fileid=292
5. Diabetes Registry Malaysia: report of an audit of diabetes control and management (January-December
2009). Kuala Lumpur: Clinical Research Centre, 2010
6. Feisul Idzwan M, Fatanah I, Nor Azlina AR. The burden of diabetes mellitus and its related complications in
government hospitals in Malaysia (1999-2004). Putrajaya: Ministry of Health, Malaysia, 2007
7. Health technology assessment report: Management of diabetes melitus and screening for
microalbuminuria in diabetics. Kuala Lumpur: Ministry of Health, Malaysia, 2004

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Medical Nutrition Therapy Guideline for Type 2 Diabetes, Second Edition. Malaysian Dietitians'
Association, 2013
National Diabetes Registry Report, Volume 1 2009-2012. Ministry of Health, Malaysia, 2013
Noormah MD, Roza S. Health technology assessment report: Nutritional therapy as a complement for
diabetes and hypertension. Kuala Lumpur: Ministry of Health, Malaysia, 2013
http://www.moh.gov.my/hta/Nutritional_Therapy_report.pdf
Practical Guide to Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Ministry of Health, Malaysia, 2011
User Manual: Diabetes clinical audit in health facilities. [Manual pengguna. Audit klinikal diabetes di fasiliti
kesihatan]. Kuala Lumpur: Ministry of Health, Malaysia, 2008

Wan Mohamad WB, Mastura I. Preliminary report of an audit of diabetes control and management (DRMADCM) July to December 2008. Kuala Lumpur: Diabetes Registry Malaysia, 2009
Wan Mohamad WB. Diabetes in Malaysia: Complications and Treatment. [Diabetes di Malaysia: Komplikasi
dan Rawatan]. Pulau Pinang: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2005

Dissertations, Theses
1. Abdul Majeed SAR. Evaluation of coronary heart disease risk among patients with type 2 diabetes in
Hospital Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011.
2. Abdul Rahman H. Body mass index and its associated morbidity among elderly patients attending Klinik
Kesihatan Parit Jawa, Muar. Dissertation, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2000.
3. Abougalambou SSI. Assessment of the clinical treatment outcomes and direct medical costs among type 2
diabetes mellitus outpatients at the Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. PhD Thesis, Universiti Sains
Malaysia, 2011.
4. Ahmad Ihsan AB. Prevalence of testosterone deficiency syndrome among men with type 2 diabetes in
primary care clinic, University Malaya Medical Centre. M Fam Med Dissertation, University of Malaya,
2012.
5. Ahmad Iskandar Zulkarnain J. Oculo-visual status of diabetics experiencing prolonged hyperglycaemia.
[Status okular dan visual pesakit diabetes tanpa retinopati yang mengalami hiperglisemia berpanjangan].
Master Dissertation, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2000.
http://ptsldigital.ukm.my:8080/vital/access/services/Download/ukmvital:119/ABSTRACT
6. Ajay M. Vascular effects of flavonoids in hypertension and diabetes mellitus. PhD Thesis, University of

Malaya, 2006.
7. Akmal Naziah A. Factors influencing glycaemic control in older people with type 2 diabetes mellitus on oral
hypoglycaemic therapy and attending a primary health care centre in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. MSc
Dissertation, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2011. http://psasir.upm.edu.my/19677/1/IG_2011_1.pdf
8. Al-anbari HSN. Evaluation of metformin usage in treatment of patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus in
Penang General Hospital. MSc (Pharmacy) Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2008.
http://eprints.usm.my/10179/1/EVALUATION_OF_METFORMIN_USAGE_IN.pdf
9. Al-Hamodi ZH. Genetic polymorphisms of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and tissue plasminogen
activator in Malaysian subjects with type 2 diabetes. PhD Thesis, University of Malaya, 2012.
10. Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali Ali Mohammed. Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions and the association between
diabetes mellitus and oral precancerous lesions among Malay patients attending Hospital Universiti Sains
Malaysia. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2009.
11. Alnajjar BOM. Computer-aided drug design of novel peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma
activators for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. PhD Thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2012.
12. al-Qazaz HKM. Assessment of knowledge and adherence to medication: a mixed methodology study
among patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus in Penang. PhD Thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011.
13. Al-Zurfi BMN. Selected anthropometric parameters in relation to glycaemic control and associated factors
in Malay diabetic type 2 patients in HUSM. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2010.
14. Amrizal MN. A cost analysis of diabetes mellitus, pre-eclampsia and neonatal jaundice in Hospital
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian. [Kajian kos rawatan pesakit bagi ketiga-tiga penyakit diabetes

mellitus, pre-eklampsia dan neonatal jaundis di Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian.]. MPH
Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2009.

15. Chan HH. Salivary protein profiling for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with and without periodontitis. M
Dent Sc Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2013.
16. Choo AJ. Data analysis for diabetic patients. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2004.
17. Dharmendra H. The serological prevalence of Burkholderia pseudomallei infection among asymptomatic
patients with diabetes mellitus who are attending the outpatient medical specialist clinic in University
Malaya Medical Centre. Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2001.
18. Eid Mohammad AM. Factors affecting diabetes control and dyslipidaemia among type 2 diabetes mellitus
patients in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
2003.http://eprints.usm.my/5569/1/Kaewalan_Diabetes_Dan_Dyslipidaemia.pdf
19. Elhadi IE. Identification of factors affecting blood pressure control in patients admitted with hypertension
in Penang General Hospital. Master of Science (Pharmacy), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2007.
http://eprints.usm.my/9650/1/IDENTIFICATION_OF_FACTORS_AFFECTING_BLOOD_PRESSURE_CONTROL_I
N_PATIENTS_ADMITTED_WITH_HYPERTENSION_IN_PENANG_GENERAL_HOSPITAL.pdf.
20. Habshoh H. Prevalence of depression and associated factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending
outpatient clinic Pendang Health Centre, Kedah Darulaman. M Fam Med Dissertation, Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2000.
21. Haryati H. A study on glycemic control among insulin-treated type 2 diabetes patients attending diabetes

centre, HUSM, Kelantan. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2009.
22. Hasni I. Use of HbA1c in the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus in high risk group attending Klinik
Rawatan Keluarga Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia.MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
2006.http://eprints.usm.my/8288/1/STUDIES_ON_DIABETIC_AND_PREDIABETIC_VASCULAR_DISEASE_AN
D_THE_EFFECT_OF_SELECTED_THERAPEUTIC_MODALITIES_ON_ASSOCIATED_VASCULOPATHY.pdf;.
23. Hasniza H. Prevalence of falls and its associates factors among elderly diabetes attending Klinik Pakar
Perubatan and Klinik Rawatan Keluarga Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. MSc Dissertation, Universiti
Sains Malaysia, 2009.
24. Hazizi AS. Cardiovascular disease risk factors among type 2 diabetes and normal individuals. PhD Thesis,
Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2010. http://psasir.upm.edu.my/6611/1/FPSK%28P%29_2006_2A.pdf
25. Hazlin M. Medication nonadherence among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a primary
care clinic. MFamMed Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2012.
26. Ho BK. The association of central obesity with hypercholesterolemia. MFamMed Dissertation, University of
Malaya, 2000.
27. Ikhwan Sani M. Post operative morbidity and 3 years survival rate in diabetic and non diabetic patients
undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. MSc Dissertation,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2009.
28. Ishaq Aweis DM. Clinical outcomes and economic burden of patients having diabetes mellitus and
tuberculosis in three hospitals in Malaysia. PhD Thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011.
29. Izzul Syazwan S. Initiation Of Insulin In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patient. Bachelor of Pharmacy

Dissertation, Universiti Teknologi MARA,
2010.http://eprints.uitm.edu.my/2219/1/IZZUL_SYAZWAN_SHUIB_10_24.pdf.
30. Johan RI. Serum neurophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) characteristics in diabetic patients with
renal impairment undergoing elective coronary angiogram in University Malaya Medical Centre. M Int
Med Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2012.
31. Kamarul Imran M. The validation of the Malay translated audit of diabetes-dependent quality of life
(ADDQOL). MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2005.
32. Kareem Hamoodi H. Evaluation of type-2, diabetes mellitus among hepatitis B and C patients in Penang
General Hospital, Malaysia. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011.
33. Koo HC. A multiethnic study to determine the association of dietary intake and physical activity with
plasma adiponectin concentrations among type 2 diabetis mellitus patients in Penang. MSc Dissertation,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2012.
34. Kow FF. Dietary adherence and health belief among Malay with type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in the
Diabetes Centre, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM). Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2009.

35. Lau WK. Development of cell-free assay system for the screening of PPAR-gamma ligands from natural
products: in search for positive therapeutic agents for type 2 diabetes. PhD Thesis, Universiti Sains
Malaysia, 2013.
36. Lee CS. The association of Fatty Acid Binding Protein polymorphism with obesity and type 2 diabetes
mellitus in Malaysian subjects. MMedSc Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2010.

37. Loh BI. The association of glycemic index and dietary fiber with plasma adiponectin and leptin
concentrations among multiethnic patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Penang general hospital. MSc
Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013.
38. Luqman I. Urine bisphenol A level in patients with diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome. M Int Med
Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2012.
39. Mahmoud Sa’di MA. Economic, social and clinical evaluations of diabetes self management program at
Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Center: comparison between structured and less structured educational
programs. PhD Thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2008. http://eprints.usm.my/8954/1/ECONOMIC
%2C_SOCIAL_AND_CLINICAL_EVALUATIONS_OF_DIABETES_SELF_MANAGEMENT_PROGRAM_AT_UNIVER
SITI_SAINS_MALAYSIA_HEALTH_CENTER.pdf.
40. Malik A. Influence of platelet rich plasma on osseointegration in controlled diabetic patients. MSc
Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2008.
41. Mardhiah A, Chua, SS and Chan, SP. Common problems associated with the use of hypoglycaemic agents
by diabetic patients. Dissertation, 2005.
42. Marilyn U. A cross sectional study on quality of life among non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
patients in Sarikei, Sarawak. Master Dissertation, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2007.
43. Mohamad Azfar Z. A comparison of quality of life based on Malay version audit of diabetes-dependent
quality of life (Malay ADDQL) scores between type 2 diabetes mellitus patients on oral hypoglycemic agent
only treatment versus insulin only or combined insulin and oral hypoglycemic agent treatment in HUSM
Kelantan. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011.

44. Mohamed Awad AAM. Pharmacoepidemiologic and direct medical cost evaluations of type 2 diabetes
mellitus in Universiti Sains Malaysia. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2005.
45. Mohamed AAAE. The impact of compliance of the prescribers to the Malaysian consensus for type 2
diabetes mellitus management for hospitalized Penang hospital's patients and their self management. MSc
Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2009.
46. Mohd Dziehan M. Beliefs about medicine and medication adherence among malay patients with type 2
diabetes mellitus in primary health care. Master of Pharmacy Practice, Universiti Teknologi MARA,
2010.http://eprints.uitm.edu.my/7434/1/MOHD%20DZIEHAN%20MUSTAPA%2010_24.pdf
47. Moy FM. Nutritional status, knowledge, attitude and practice of type 2 diabetes patients. [Status
pemakanan dan tahap pengetahuan sikap dan amalan pesakit diabetes jenis 2]. Master Dissertation,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2000.
48. Muhammad Huzaimi H. Association of TCF7L2 variants with type 2 diabetes mellitus susceptibility and
treatment outcome in multi-ethnic Malaysian population. MMedSc Dissertation, University of Malaya,
2012.
49. Nik Sherina Haidi H. Continuity of care: Assessment of provider continuity and its impact on diabetes
mellitus in family practice. MFamMed Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2000.
50. Noor Hasliza H. A study on the effect of oral hypoglycaemic agents on arterial stiffness among Malay
patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2006.
51. Noor Hasnita IM. Intrarenal resistive index (RI) in type 2 diabetes mellitus: correlation with creatinine
clearance and association with urinary albumin excretion. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia,

2009.
52. Nor Azwany Y. A study of the knowledge, attitude and practice and the effect of ramadan fasting on
glycemic control and hydration status of type 2 diabetic patients in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia,
Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2003.
53. Nor Masniwati S. Evaluation of visual function, mascular thickness and quality of life pre and post focal
laser photocoagulation in diabetic macular oedema. MMed Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2012.

54. Norazlin AK. A comparative study on economic burden between schizophrenia and diabetes mellitus in
Malaysian secondary hospital. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2010.
55. Norhidayah MJ. Diabetes diagnosis and monitoring web based using Decision Support System (DSS)
approach. BSc Dissertation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2005.
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56. Nur Aqilah AR. Quality of life of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in the endocrine clinic of Hospital
Putrajaya. Bachelor of Pharmacy Dissertation, Universiti Teknologi MARA,
2010.http://eprints.uitm.edu.my/2248/1/NUR_AQILAH_ABDUL_RAHMAN_10_24.pdf.
57. Nurkhairizan K. Pendekatan penaakulan berasaskan perancangan menu pemakanan pesakit diabetes.
Master Dissertation, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2008.
58. Nursazwina AS. Development of web based fuzzy expert system for disease diagnosis: diabetes diagnosis
system. BSc Dissertation, Universiti Teknologi MARA,
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59. Nurul Akmar G. Risk of coronary heart disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Kelantan. MSc
Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011.
60. Nurul Azreen H. Depression and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. MPM Dissertation,
University of Malaya, 2011.
61. Ooi CP. Application of a social cognitive theory model to analyse hypoglycaemic risk factors in older
patients with type 2 diabetes in two rural primary healthcare clinics in Selangor, Malaysia. PhD Thesis,
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62. Phang LL, Chua, SS and Chan, SP. Factors associated with medication adherence of type 2 diabetic patients
and the role of healthcare providers. Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2006.
63. Rafidah G. Sistem pengkomputeran pengurusan diet bagi diabetes mellitus: pengenalpastian keperluan
maklumat, pembangunan sistem dan evaluasi formatif. Master Dissertation, Universiti Kebangsaan
Malaysia, 2005.
64. Raja Elina Afzan, Raja Ahmad. Determinants of exercise capacity in patients with uncomplicated type 2
diabetes mellitus. MMedSc Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2005.
65. Renukanth PCR. Effect of periodontal intervention on periodontal disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. M
Clin Dent (Periodontology) Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2011.
66. Rosediani M. Assessing glycaemic control: a randomized control trial between fasting and 2 hours
postprandial blood glucose monitoring in type 2 diabetic patients attending Klinik Rawatan Keluarga,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2005.
67. Rosmiza A. Prevalence of chronic kidney disease and its associated factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
MFamMed Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2011.
68. Rozanah AR. Prevalence and associated risk factors of clostridium difficile infection in type 2 diabetes
mellitus patients treated with antibiotics. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2010.
69. Salem SDH. Association of genetic polymorphism of hhex, igf2bp2 and slc30a8 with glutamic acid
decarboxylase antibody-negative diabetes and latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) in Malaysians.
MMedSc Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2013.
70. Salmiah MA. Type 2 diabetes in Malaysia: perspectives of Malay patients and their health care
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71. Samitah Z. Studies to determine the prevalence of candidate gene polymorphism and their association
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72. Sayeeda R. Studies on diabetic and prediabetic vascular disease and the effect of selected therapeutic
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Shubashini G. Pharmaceutical care for patients with tuberculosis and diabetes mellitus in Malaysia : a
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