Fighting Diabetes this 2017

We start the year on a positive note for people advocating for a healthier and diabetes free world. Recent updates and advancement on diabetes management and prevention are encouraging. Furthermore, groups and partners are more active than ever in the fight against diabetes. We dedicate this issue in full support for all—from public and private institutions, to small groups and individuals, to be one with the many voices against diabetes.

Model: Marc Kevin Jamolo 
Photographer: Ramir G. Cambiado

Diabetes Strikes More Women Than Men
There are more Filipino women with diabetes than men with the same disease. A study published in Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine showed the prevalence rate of females with diabetes is “slightly more preponderant” than those of men: 7.4 percent for women compared to 7.0 percent for
men

Diabetes and the Heart

People living with diabetes are most likely aware that they have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in the long run if preventive measures are not observed. Gelyka Ruth R. Dumaraos writes about diabetes and its link to heart disease in this story.

Championing Diabetes Care

Dealing with diabetes is not a one-man endeavor. It takes a community to address the issues of the debilitating disease. Gelyka Ruth Dumaraos writers about expert suggestion on proper patient support and management for people with diabetes and their families.

Diabetes and Holidays

It’s that most wonderful time of the year once again! Along with the yearly reunions of families and friends is the abundance of sumptuous foods and drinks served on the table that complete the heartwarming get-to-gethers. Gelyka Ruth R. Dumaraos interviews Dr. Anthony Leachon on safety precautions for the coming season.

World Diabetes Day: Family and Diabetes

Dealing with diabetes is not a one-man battle. It has to be a team effort from the patient to his/her family members and relatives. This year, the World Diabetes Day is putting the spotlight on the importance of family as a key player in preventing the diabetes in the family. Gelyka Ruth R. Dumaraos writes about it.

Under the Knife: When a Diabetic Undergoes Surgery

People with diabetes may undergo surgery due to complications such as cardiovascular problems and infections that may develop in their bodies or die to other conditions unrelated or due to other conditions unrelated to their diabetes. During these times, people with diabetes must adhere to certain special requirements and considerations to help ensure surgical success. Niña Eluca J. Rabadam writes about diabetes and surgery.

Heart in Diabetes

Doctors treating diabetic patients from all over the world attended a recent conference in Philadelphia, USA, wherein top experts discussed new developments in the management of diabetes and its complications on the heart, kidneys and other vital organs, including the arterial system of the body. The Heart in Diabetes conference has gathered clinical insights from renowned diabetes experts.

Diabetes and Disaster Preparedness

Dealing with diabetes on a daily basis can be a challenge to some. Coping with it in times of disasters is double the struggle. Dr. Marsha Tolentino writes about disaster preparedness and lists down what to pack inside a diabetic’s emergency kit.

The A to E of PAD

One of the grave health risks diabetes can bring to patient is leg infection. If this worsens, it can lead to peripheral arterial disease or PAD, and may result to amputation. Dr. Jimmy Aragon writes about PAD and how leg amputation can be prevented.

Getting Into Sports with Diabetes

People with diabetes are usually advised to keep an active lifestyle, such as getting engaged in sports, to help in controlling blood sugar levels and lowers possibility of hypertension and nerve damage. Jose Martin Punzalan writes about dealing with diabetes, injury prevention, and diet restrictions while being active in sports.

Diabetic Retinopathy:The Enemy from Within 

Diabetes remains to be one of the top diseases that affects most of the body’s organs. The eyes is not an exemption to this. Dr. Rodrigo Senador tackles the leading eye disease diabetic retinopathy, how it is acquired, its treatment and prevention.

Diabetes in the Young

Dealing with diabetes at a very young age is both a challenge for the kid and their family. Christine Angela Ilagan writes about the different types of diabetes among the youngsters and the different approaches in managing it.

Diabetes and Sleep

Diabetes is linked to an array of health complications including sleep disorders. Christine Angela Ilagan writes about how diabetes affects one’s sleep and how to cope with this with some nap time tips

Diabetes and Oral Health
 
The mouth has been described as the window to a person’s health. Much more so if one is diabetic. Dr. Maria Shervy Villareal-De Cerqueira writes about diabetes and its link to oral health.

What’s New for Diabetes in 2019?

Baby Ann Melinda Velonta writes about the 2019 Standards of Care for Diabetes Management released by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and lists down the latest innovation to look forward to this year for better diabetes management and treatment.

Alcohol and Your Health

Drinking during special occasions during the holidays has always been a culture for Filipinos. For people with diabetes, it is quite a challenge to control one’s intake while still enjoying the festivities. Nutritionist Edreilyn Manalo writes a guide on how to enjoy Christmas with a little booze this holiday season without having to deal with consequences after.

Sweetest Gesture: What It Means to Have Family Support

With this year’s World Diabetes Day theme “Family and Diabetes,” Baby Ann Melinda Velonta writes about the importance of family as a strong support system for a family member dealing with diabetes.

Diabetes and Technology

Continued innovation on technology has paved the way for better and more convenient quality of life. Healthcare, for one, benefits from these technologies which are applied for better patient care. Gelyka Ruth R. Dumaraos writes about how the rise in technology has helped diabetes management and treatment today.

Experts Call on Youth to Beat Diabetes

The recent Sweet Escape 2018, the diabetes awareness advocacy event of DiabetEASE Magazine, reminds the youth to ditch the sedentary lifestyle and make physical fitness a priority. As the prevalence rate of diabetes increases each year, endocrinologists Dr. Augusto Litonjua, Dr. Joy Fontanilla, and Dr. Aurora Macaballug discuss the risk of diabetes and how it can be prevented.

Sweat the Myth Out“

Exercise Myths and Facts for People with Diabetes

If you have diabetes, your doctor would commonly advise you to exercise. Exercise is an essential part of diabetes management. When you exercise, your muscle uses sugar in your blood as its fuel; thus, it can help lower the glucose level.

Diabetes and the Importance of Community Support

Fighting diabetes is not a one-man battle. Aside from the help of family members, support groups within the community play a big role in helping a diabetes patient cope with the disease, while making him feel more empowered and inspired. Lyka Mae P. Chiang writes about diabetes and the importance of community support.

DiabetEASE is dedicating this issue for the commemoration of World Diabetes Day, celebrated every November 14th, which aims to spread awareness about the looming threat of the disease worldwide. This issue highlights this year’s theme “Women and Diabetes” as a salute to women and their family members who continue to fight the battle against the disease.

The Sweet Escape

Sweet Escape is a yearly advocacy event for the lay by DiabetEASE Magazine to heighten awareness about the disease, its treatment, and management. Aside from lectures and highlights of diabetic-friendly products, Sweet Escape also features Hataw Galaw, an intercollegiate dance competition which aims to promote an active lifestyle not only for the young but to the young at hearts as well. In this issue, DiabetEASE highlights this event as we feature the recently held Sweet Escape, the past winners of Hataw Galaw, and our partners who continue to support us in imparting the message we want to convey to the public.

Diabetes and cancer are both prevalent diseases that continue to rise in numbers each year. What’s worse is, if one is diagnosed with the two diseases at the same time. In this issue, we compiled stories shedding light on living with diabetes and cancer and how to cope with it. We dedicated pages to help patients, and their family members in dealing with the disease-from food, treatment, supplements, and support groups.

Diabetes and Cancer

Diabetes and cancer are both prevalent diseases that continue to rise in numbers each year. What’s worse is, if one is diagnosed with the two diseases at the same time. In this issue, we compiled stories shedding light on living with diabetes and cancer and how to cope with it. We dedicated pages to help patients, and their family members in dealing with the disease--from food, treatment, supplements, and support groups.

DiabetEASE gets to know

Coach Toni Saret as she helps transform lives and empower women of all ages to live a healthy lifestyle.

Leading The Battle Against Diabetes

Father of Philippine Endocrinology Dr. Augusto D. Lintonjua talks about the world's war against the disease

Who else could better update us on the state of diabetes prevalence in the Philippines than the Father of Philippine Endocrinology himself? Dr. Augusto D. Litonjua, the man behind numerous organizations for the improvement of diabetes healthcare in the Philippines has been at the forefront of fighting the dreaded disease since the day he realized the problem many years ago. In this issue, Dr. Litonjua details why we, after years of campaigning against the disease, still have a long way to go before victory.

Photographer: Ramir G. Cambiado

He is a man who wears different hats. Apart from being an award-winning travel show host, Drew Arellano is an athlete, a businessman, a son, and a soon-to-be father. In this issue, we highlight this man’s unending will to push himself to the edge to achieve what he has been passionate about—triathlon, and how excited he is to welcome his first born with wife Iya Villania.

Photographer: Ramir G. Cambiado
Styling: Alvin Melgar
Grooming: Lei Ponce
Assisted by: Vanessa Estinozo
Location: The Bulb Studio

This year’s World Health Day celebration focuses on the looming threat of diabetes. Dubbed as the sweet killer of millions of people worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on the public and private sector to join hands and unite against this deadly disease. DiabetEASE magazine is one with this goal through its commitment of spreading awareness about diabetes, and empowering readers to live well and enjoy life amidst diabetes.

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Diabetease is a informative consumer magazine that is dedicated solely to the topic of diabetes and the dynamic lifestyle of person with diabetes. Features various needs of diabetes patients, this magazine is your guide in living well with diabetes.

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