Diabetes Emergencies: Recognition, Prevention and Treatment
Pedestrian mishaps, accidents in the home: cuts, burns, etc., regardless of severity are considered emergencies. Some of these may be simply treated with a first-aid kit at home or at work, but some...
View ArticleDiabetes in the Family: Winning the Battle Together
Sixteen-year-old Daniella was diagnosed with diabetes only a year ago. Before she learned about her condition, she was a bubbly individual who affected anyone around her with her zest for life. She was...
View ArticlePADE: Linking Good Practice and Quality Care
This day and age has seen a growing number of people developing type 2 diabetes, a lifestyle disease linked to the prevalence of obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. Since people with diabetes need the...
View ArticleDr. Fe Del Mundo: Grand Dame of Philippine Pediatrics
She is the epitome of non ceasing passion, unwavering commitment, unequalled service and unparalleled patriotism. At almost 97, Dr. Fe del Mundo remains the ever-dedicated pediatrician and selfless...
View ArticleChelation Therapy good for Diabetics?
Question: Is chelation therapy advisable for people with diabetes? Answer: First of all, before giving any expert advice on this “alternative treatment” let us try to define chelation therapy....
View ArticleADNEP: Promoting Diabetes Management and Boosting Self Esteem
Nurses happen to be very important in the healthcare set-up. When the doctors aren’t around, the nurses are there to run to their patients’ aid. Still, despite their heavy responsibilities, nurses are...
View ArticleTaking Care of Your Diabetes Every Day
What kind of DIABETES do you have? Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is usually first diagnosed before age 40 (in children, teenagers, or young adults)....
View ArticleObesity: A Precursor to Diabetes and Much More
We could maybe blame it on technology and the modern conveniences of life; or probably, to the continuous “westernization” of societies all over the world. But with all the advantages that modern...
View ArticleA Love Affair with Pilates
Her name rings a bell in a number of fields—acting, modeling, hosting, even politics. She belongs, after all, to an illustrious political clan and was for a time involved in show business. These twin...
View ArticleAACE-Philippine Chapter: Empowering Filipino Endocrinologists and Patients
Healthcare may be foremost among people’s concerns. A person’s knowledge of his overall health and risk factors for certain diseases can go a long way in preventing illness. But if one doesn’t have...
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