The Role of Insulin in Body Weight

What is insulin?

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, and its main role is to help glucose in the blood enter the cells so it can be used as energy.

So, every time we eat:

👉 Blood sugar rises
👉 Insulin is released
👉 Insulin helps carry sugar into the cells

How does insulin cause weight gain?

Excess sugar is stored as fat
The body stops burning fat when insulin is high
Insulin makes us feel hungry quickly

What Is Insulin Resistance?

Insulin resistance is when the body is too frequently exposed to high insulin, causing the cells in the body to become less sensitive.

This can lead to:

The body needing more insulin for the same function
Fat accumulating more easily
Weight becoming increasingly difficult to lose

And over the long term, it can be linked to:

Diabetes
PCOS
Other metabolic problems

What Can You Do to Manage Insulin?

Choose foods that keep blood sugar more stable
Cut back on eating too frequently
Take care of your sleep and stress
Get a proper assessment

So, if you’re finding it hard to lose weight, the cause may not be the food you eat, but how your body manages the hormone insulin.

Still not sure how to start losing weight?

Let’s get started at Klinik As-Salam with our Weight Management Clinic.

For more information:
03-9078 3030 | 012-414 0969
www.kliniksalam.com

Merdekakan Kesihatan Campaign

By Klinik As-Salam

True Independence Begins With Good Health.

69 Years of Independence. How Free Is Your Health?

We celebrate Merdeka every year with pride — the flags, the fireworks, the spirit of a nation that fought for its freedom. But there is one kind of independence we often overlook: freedom from preventable disease.

This year, in conjunction with Malaysia’s 69th National Day and Malaysia Day, Klinik As-Salam launches Merdekakan Kesihatan 2026 — a campaign built on one simple belief:

You cannot live your fullest, freest life if your health is holding you back.

Early detection. Regular screening. Knowing your numbers. These are not medical luxuries — they are acts of self-determination. And this Merdeka, we are making them more accessible than ever.

It Starts With RM1. Seriously..

ntroducing the WOW Health Screening — your first step, at a price that removes every excuse.

For just RM1, walk into any Klinik As-Salam branch and know your:

🩺 Blood Pressure	💓 Pulse Rate	🩸 Blood Glucose
Know if your heart is under strain	Check your cardiovascular rhythm	Detect early signs of diabetes risk

This is NOT A GIMMICK. This is Klinik As-Salam’s commitment to making preventive health a reality for every Malaysian — regardless of budget, background, or health history.

Doctor consultation is available separately if recommended based on your screening results.

🔵 Wellness Basic Package RM69.00

A solid foundation for your health journey.

A comprehensive entry-level wellness screening that gives you a clear, reliable snapshot of your current health — so you know exactly where you stand.

Package contents in accordance with Klinik As-Salam’s approved Wellness Screening packages.

Best for: Individuals beginning their preventive health routine, young adults, and those overdue for a check-up.

🔴 Wellness Premium Package RM169

A solid foundation for your health journey.

A comprehensive entry-level wellness screening that gives you a clear, reliable snapshot of your current health — so you know exactly where you stand.

Package contents in accordance with Klinik As-Salam’s approved Wellness Screening packages.

Best for: Individuals beginning their preventive health routine, young adults, and those overdue for a check-up.

🟠 Ultrasound – Upper & Lower Abdomen (Male & Female) RM169

See what your body cannot tell you on its own.

A non-invasive abdominal ultrasound examining your upper and lower abdominal organs — one of the most powerful tools for early detection of conditions that often show no symptoms until it is too late.

Subject to doctor’s clinical assessment, appointment availability, and sonographer and facility availability at your chosen branch.

Best for: Adults seeking internal organ health assessment, those with digestive concerns, or anyone recommended by their doctor.

What You Need to Know Before You Come In

We believe in transparency. Here is everything you need to know about how the campaign works:

✅ Available at all Klinik As-Salam branches nationwide
✅ Open to all patients — no restrictions on eligibility
✅ You may obtain more than one promotional service during the campaign period
✅ Walk-ins welcome — subject to doctor availability and branch capacity
✅ Appointment booking available via our Careline for a smoother experience
✅ All services remain subject to the attending doctor’s clinical assessment

⚠ Promotional prices are valid 1 August – 30 September 2026 only
⚠ Campaign prices cannot be combined with other promotions, corporate rates, panel rates, discounts, vouchers, or special privileges unless approved by our Sales & Marketing Division
⚠ Promotional rates are non-transferable and non-exchangeable for cash

Klinik As-Salam is a chain of

family-centered care private

clinics, operating since 2012 &

a trusted healthcare brand by

Salam Alliance Sdn. Bhd