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Research and Publications

We are the only NGO providing continuous Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) care to disadvantaged people in South-East Asia.

Since starting out in 2015, we have gained a unique insight into the state of T1D across the region.

Journal Publications

Sze May Ng, Malene IV, Thy Khue Nguyen, Khuong Le, Yang Xian Lucas Lim, Ngee Lek, Samantha Seal, Steffen Yun Tange, Azriyanti Anuar Zaini, Taninee Sahakitrungruang, Anne Charlotte  Ficheroulle. Internet analytics of an innovative digital educational resource of type 1 diabetes HelloType1 in local languages for people living with diabetes families and healthcare professionals in Southeast Asia. BMC Endocr Disord 23, 249 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-023-01501-4

Ng SM. Action4Diabetes: a non-profit organisation bridging the type 1 diabetes gap in Southeast Asia. Practical Diabetes 2023 Volume 40, Issue 4, pages 6-10   https://wchh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/pdi.2463

Sze May Ng, Malene IV , Myint Nilar, Khaysy Rassavong , Chi Dung Vu, Florence Hui Sieng Tan, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Charles Toomey, Ngee Lek. Closing the Type 1 Diabetes gap in South-East Asia through government partnership working with non-government organisations. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice 2022 May;187:109868. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2022.109868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2022.109868

Ngee Lek, Ampahyvanh Manivong, Khaysy Rassavong,  D Phommachack, Charles Toomey, Sze May Ng. Type 1 Diabetes in Laos, 2016 – 2021. Pediatric Diabetes 2022 Sep;23(6):620-626. doi: 10.1111/pedi. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/pedi.13366

Toomey C, Gore J, Ooi F, Ng SM. Action4Diabetes: A UK charity revolutionising type 1 diabetes healthcare across South-East Asia. Diabetes Care for Children and Young People 2021: 1:3  https://diabetesonthenet.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/dotna1c918a2413e8b3a9e78ccbc415f01a9.pdf

SM Ng,  M IV,  TK Nguyen,  K Le,  YXL Lim,  A Anuar Zaini,  N Lek,  S Seal,  SY Tange,  AC Ficheroulle,  J Gore. Hellotype1- An innovative digital educational resource platform of Type 1 diabetes in local languages for healthcare professionals, families and people living with diabetes in Southeast Asia. [Abstract] Pediatric Diabetes Volume 23, Supplement 31, October 2022 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13995448/2022/23/S31

SM Ng ,  M IV,  C Yay,  LC Khun,  B Manet,  T Martin,  N Lek. Type 1 diabetes glycaemic control outcomes stratified by insulin regimen in two large Cambodian tertiary hospitals.[Abstract]  Pediatric Diabetes Volume 23, Supplement 31, Ocotber 2022 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13995448/2022/23/S31

SM Ng,  N Lek,  T Sahakitrungruang,  L Finnigan,  SP Chan,  LM Yong,  PT Bui,  SN Nyi,  A.-C. Ficheroulle,  C. Toomey. Southeast Asia Type 1 diabetes healthcare professionals regional network and webinars programme initiative. [Abstract] Pediatric Diabetes Volume 23, Supplement 31, October 2022 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13995448/2022/23/S31

Sze May Ng, Nicholas Toomey, Ban Manet, Htun Lin Kyaw, Khamtavanh Khambuapha, Tyla Martin, Fiona Ooi. Lessons learnt from COVID-19 pandemic in maintaining medical supplies to Type 1 Diabetes disadvantaged communities in low-middle-income countries in Southeast Asia. [Abstract] Pediatric Diabetes Volume 23, Supplement 31, October 2022 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/13995448/2022/23/S31

SM Ng,  M IV,  TK Nguyen,  K Le,  YXL Lim,  A Anuar Zaini,  N Lek,  S Seal,  SY Tange,  AC Ficheroulle,  C Toomey. Developing a digital Southeast Asia Type 1 diabetes healthcare educational platform in local languages during the pandemic. [Abstract] Hormone Research In Paediatrics 2022 Volume 95, Supplement 2, 176-177

SM Ng ,  M IV,  C Yay,  LC Khun,  B Manet,  T Martin,  N Lek.Type 1 diabetes glycated haemoglobin outcomes did not differ by insulin regimen in two large Cambodian tertiary hospitals. [Abstract] Hormone Research In Paediatrics 2022 Volume 95, Supplement 2, 177-177

Sze May Ng, Nicholas Toomey, Ban Manet, Htun Lin Kyaw, Khamtavanh Khambuapha, Tyla Martin, Fiona Ooi.Maintaining insulin and medical supplies for disadvantaged people with Type 1 Diabetes in Southeast Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Abstract] Hormone Research In Paediatrics 2022 Volume 95, Supplement 2, 203-203

SM Ng,  N Lek,  T Sahakitrungruang,  L Finnigan,  SP Chan,  LM Yong,  PT Bui,  SN Nyi,  A.-C. Ficheroulle,  C. Toomey Developing a regional Southeast Asia diabetes healthcare professional network and webinars programme initiative during the pandemic. [Abstract] Hormone Research In Paediatrics 2022 Volume 95, Supplement 2, 89-90

Sze May Ng, Malene IV , Myint Nilar, Khaysy Rassavong , Chi Dung Vu, Florence Hui Sieng Tan, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Charles Toomey, Ngee Lek Government partnership working in Southeast Asia low-middle-income countries with Action4Diabetes improves Type 1 diabetes care. Endocrine Abstract 2021 https://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0078/ea0078p12

Sze May Ng,  A. Manivong, K. Rassavong,  D. Phommachack, Charles Toomey, Ngee Lek. Type 1 Diabetes : The Laos perspective. Endocrine Abstract 2021 https://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0078/ea0078p11

Sze May Ng,  A. Manivong, K. Rassavong,  D. Phommachack, Charles Toomey, Ngee Lek. Type 1 Diabetes Care Provision and Outcomes in Laos between 2016 and 2021. [Abstract] Pediatric Diabetes Volume 22, Supplement 20, October 2021 https://www.react-profile.org/upload/KIT/system/uploads/ISPAD%202021%20Abstract%20Book.pdf

Sze May Ng, Malene IV , Myint Nilar, Khaysy Rassavong , Chi Dung Vu, Florence Hui Sieng Tan, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Charles Toomey, Ngee Lek. Improving Type 1 diabetes care in Southeast Asia through government partnership working with Action4Diabetes. [Abstract] Pediatric Diabetes Volume 22, Supplement 20, October 2021 https://www.react-profile.org/upload/KIT/system/uploads/ISPAD%202021%20Abstract%20Book.pdf

International Conference Presentations

60th Annual ESPE Conference of European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology, Rome, Italy 2022

Sze May Ng, Malene IV, Thy Khue Nguyen, Khuong Le, Yang Xian Lucas Lim, Ngee Lek, Samantha Seal, Steffen Yun Tange, Anne Charlotte  Ficheroulle, Jerry Gore. Developing a digital Southeast Asia Type 1 Diabetes healthcare educational platform in local languages for healthcare professionals, families and people living with diabetes.

60th Annual ESPE Conference of European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology, Rome, Italy 2022

Ng, Ngee Lek, Taninee Sahakitrungruang, Siew Peng Chan, Lai Mee Yong, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Phuong Thao Bui, Soe Nyi Nyi, Anne-Charlotte Ficheroulle, Charles Toomey. Developing a regional Southeast Asia diabetes healthcare professional network and webinars programme initiative during the pandemic.

60th Annual ESPE Conference of European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology, Rome, Italy 2022

Sze May Ng,  Malene IV, Chantana Yay, Leang Chhun Khun, Ban Manet, Tyla Martin, Ngee Lek. Type 1 diabetes glycated haemoglobin outcomes did not differ by insulin regimen in two large Cambodian tertiary hospitals.

60th Annual ESPE Conference of European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology, Rome, Italy 2022

Sze May Ng, Nicholas Toomey, Ban Manet, Htun Lin Kyaw, Khamtavanh Khambuapha, Tyla Martin, Fiona Ooi. Maintaining insulin and medical supplies for disadvantaged people with Type 1 Diabetes in Southeast Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

48th Annual Conference of International Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes ISPAD 2022, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

SM Ng ,  M IV,  C Yay,  LC Khun,  B Manet,  T Martin,  N Lek. Type 1 diabetes glycaemic control outcomes stratified by insulin regimen in two large Cambodian tertiary hospitals. 

48th Annual Conference of International Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes ISPAD 2022, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

SM Ng,  M IV,  TK Nguyen,  K Le,  YXL Lim,  A Anuar Zaini,  N Lek,  S Seal,  SY Tange,  AC Ficheroulle,  J Gore. Hellotype1- An innovative digital educational resource platform of Type 1 diabetes in local languages for healthcare professionals, families and people living with diabetes in Southeast Asia

48th Annual Conference of International Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes ISPAD 2022, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

SM Ng,  N Lek,  T Sahakitrungruang,  L Finnigan,  SP Chan,  LM Yong,  PT Bui,  SN Nyi,  A.-C. Ficheroulle,  C. Toomey. Southeast Asia Type 1 diabetes healthcare professionals regional network and webinars programme initiative

48th Annual Conference of International Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes ISPAD 2022, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Sze May Ng, Nicholas Toomey, Ban Manet, Htun Lin Kyaw, Khamtavanh Khambuapha, Tyla Martin, Fiona Ooi. Lessons learnt from COVID-19 pandemic in maintaining medical supplies to Type 1 Diabetes disadvantaged communities in low-middle-income countries in Southeast Asia

47th Annual Conference of International Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes ISPAD 2021

Sze May Ng,  A. Manivong, K. Rassavong,  D. Phommachack, Charles Toomey, Ngee Lek. Type 1 Diabetes Care Provision and Outcomes in Laos between 2016 and 2021 (Oral presentation).

47th Annual Conference of International Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes ISPAD 2021

Sze May Ng, Malene IV , Myint Nilar, Khaysy Rassavong , Chi Dung Vu, Florence Hui Sieng Tan, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Charles Toomey, Ngee Lek. Improving Type 1 diabetes care in Southeast Asia through government partnership working with Action4Diabetes

British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Conference 2021

Sze May Ng,  A. Manivong, K. Rassavong,  D. Phommachack, Charles Toomey, Ngee Lek. Type 1 Diabetes : The Laos perspective

British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Conference 2021

Sze May Ng, Malene IV , Myint Nilar, Khaysy Rassavong , Chi Dung Vu, Florence Hui Sieng Tan, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Charles Toomey, Ngee Lek. Government partnership working in Southeast Asia low-middle-income countries with Action4Diabetes improves Type 1 diabetes care.

ISPAD 2021 presentations
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