Sun Life Malaysia Join Forces with BookDoc, Health Lane Family Pharmacy, Roche Diagnostics Malaysia, and MOG Eyewear Malaysia to Promote Early Diabetes Prevention
Kuala Lumpur, 27 August 2025 – In a continued commitment to tackling Malaysia’s diabetes crisis, Sun Life Malaysia, a life insurance and takaful company, has launched its sixth annual nationwide Blood Glucose Screening Programme, reinforcing its dedication to early diabetes detection, education, and prevention. This year’s initiative brings together a powerful coalition of healthcare and wellness leaders – BookDoc, Health Lane Family Pharmacy, Roche Diagnostics Malaysia, and MOG Eyewear Malaysia – to expand active diabetes screening to over 228 locations nationwide, starting now until October 2025.
Data from the 2024 programme, which screened 5,190 individuals, revealed that nearly one-third had elevated blood glucose levels. This included 16% in the pre-diabetic range and 14% in the diabetic range.
These findings also highlight a particularly urgent concern among the youth. Notably, 25% of those affected were aged 18 – 40, with a shocking 84% of young adults aged 18–29 unaware of their risk. Alarmingly, 15% of individuals aged 18 – 20 already fall within pre-diabetic or diabetic ranges, underscoring the critical need for youth-focused health education.
Ho Teck Seng, President and Country Head of Sun Life Malaysia, shared, “Diabetes is rising at an alarming rate, especially among younger populations. We are proud to collaborate with our partners to empower Malaysians with the tools and knowledge to take control of their health. This programme is a direct way we create an impact by helping more Malaysians understand and mitigate the risks of developing diabetes, preventing it from onset, thereby reducing the strain on our healthcare system and promoting a healthier nation.”
Since its inception in 2019, the programme has screened over 35,000 Malaysians, becoming a cornerstone of Sun Life Malaysia’s diabetes prevention efforts.
- Health Lane Family Pharmacy continues its long-standing support by offering free health services and consultations.
- Roche Diagnostics Malaysia aims to help make early detection and management of diabetes more accessible. As part of this effort, participants who purchase the Accu-Chek® Guide Me Kit at Health Lane Pharmacy during this campaign period will receive a RM10 discount.
- MOG Eyewear Malaysia addresses diabetes-related vision risks by offering free eye health assessments at 42 outlets, including its signature 6-in-1 Vision Experience (valued at RM350).
- BookDoc enhances the programme by providing a three-month digital health coaching programme (worth RM150) for individuals who complete the blood glucose test.
Last year, 530 participants completed the health coaching, and the results were encouraging with 50% of participants experienced improved blood glucose levels, and 80% of overweight individuals successfully reduced their weight.
To learn more about Sun Life Malaysia’s Blood Glucose Screening Programme and how to participate, visit https://slmscreening.bookdoc.com
