Food products for diabetics too costly From: New Straits Times | Date: January 24, 2005| Author: | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

V. Thomas
New Straits Times
01-24-2005
Food products for diabetics too costly
Byline: V. Thomas
Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2*
Section: Letters
Type: Letter

DIABETICS are finding it difficult to get healthy, palatable and affordable foodstuff to cater to their needs.

This is one of the reasons why many, especially from the lower- income groups, are not able to control their diet and subsequently develop serious complications.
The Ministry of Health needs to look into this problem and encourage food manufacturers to produce a wider ...

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