Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Brunei Darussalam - Present Situation and Future Considerations
- Author:
13 - Special Report Pui Lin CHONG
;
Chee Kwang YUNG
;
Musjarena MULOK
;
Nurshazwani MAT SALLEH
;
Seenaj CHANDRAN
;
Alice Moi Ling YONG
- Publication Type:Article
- Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus;
Non -communicable diseases;
Policies;
Management
- From:
Brunei International Medical Journal
2026;22():39-47
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Diabetes mellitus remains a critical non -communicable disease challenge globally and within Brunei Darussalam. While public health initiatives are ongoing, the rising prevalence and associated costs of disease complications continue to pose significant systemic hurdles. This report evaluates the continuum of diabetes care in Brunei, which includes prevention, early detection and clinical management. Furthermore, it identifies systemic barriers and proposes future strategic interventions aimed at flattening the prevalence curve and reducing the health economic burden of diabetes
