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Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes: A Realistic Daily Routine
Practical guidance on meals, monitoring and foot care that fits Malaysian eating habits rather than fighting them.
Endocrinology · 8 March 2026
Endocrinology
Dr. Arun Selvam
Endocrinologist managing diabetes, thyroid disease and osteoporosis with practical lifestyle planning.
- Sunrise Specialist Centre
- Shah Alam
- English, Tamil, Malay
- Male
- 14 years of experience
Biography
Dr. Arun Selvam works with patients living with type 2 diabetes, thyroid conditions and hormonal disorders, and is a strong advocate of structured self-monitoring.
He designs medication plans around the patient's routine, meals and budget so they can realistically be followed.
Areas of expertise
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes care
- Thyroid nodules and thyroid disease
- Osteoporosis and bone health
- Obesity and metabolic health
Professional credentials
- Member, Royal College of Physicians (UK)
- Member, Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society
- Registered with the Malaysian Medical Council
Attending this appointment alone?
A companion can meet the patient at the hospital, take notes during the consultation and report back to your family.