Experts, brands unite against diabetes
Urge a healthy and active lifestyle for all
MANILA, PHILIPPINES- Diabetes, an autoimmune disorder that causes an elevation in a person's blood glucose level, has existed among the most prevalent diseases for many years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global statistics of diabetes among adults over 18 increased from 4.7 percent in 1980 to 8.5 percent in 2014. In 2015, the disease was responsible for an estimated 1.6 million deaths.
In the Philippines, about 7.3 million Filipinos are recorded to have diabetes, with 3.5 million confirmed diagnoses. Last year, the country was marked as ‘diabetes hotspot,' ranking among countries with towering diabetes rates. At this moment, the alarming figures are continuously rising, and every day, more and more people are becoming at risk of acquiring the condition.
Sweet Escape 2017
Friendly Alliances and Media Expressions (FAME) Inc., publisher of DiabetEASE magazine, is bringing Sweet Escape, a yearly advocacy event for the public about diabetes awareness happening on August 18, 10am at Starmall Activity Center, Alabang.
Top endocrinologists Dr. Augusto D. Litonjua, Father of Philippine Endocrinology and Dr. Joy Arabelle C. Fontanilla, head of Center for Weight Intervention and Nutrition Services (WINS) at St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City and DiabetEASE Magazine Editor-in-Chief shed light on the prevalence of diabetes in the country. With them is Dr. Pepito dela Peña, President of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM).
The Sweet Escape 2017 is in cooperation with the Philippine Center for Diabetes Education Foundation (PCDEF) Inc., and Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM).
The event is also made possible with Starmall Alabang, City Government of Muntinlupa, PhilHealth, Diabetes Store, HealthFirst Clinic, Corbridge, Herbalife Nutrition, Omizu (Beautifying Natural Spring Water), Lightwater amd Musli Biscuits under Suncoast Brands, Monea Salon Professional Series, Philippine Karate-do League Inc., Creative Baker, Enchanted Kingdom, Café France, C-Lium Fibre, Cocoline Naturals, and Coco Natura.
About FAME Inc.
FAME INC. is the publisher of Health and Lifestyle, DiabetEASE, ZEN Health, and Travel Plus magazines. It aims to promote good health, healthy lifestyle, sound Christian values, and professional excellence among doctors, healthcare professionals, legislators, and the laymen.
About DiabetEASE Magazine
The DiabetEASE magazine is dedicated to bringing to Filipino people a life lived well even with diabetes. It consists of the latest news and discoveries on diabetes, inspiring diabetes stories from real life patients, food tips and recipes, dos and don'ts, and just about everything you need to know for a diabetes-friendly lifestyle.
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