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in WellnessDayFight diabetes with a healthy lifestyle and personalized health solutions
According to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Diabetes remains a major health problem in the Philippines with one for every 14 Filipino adults suffering from the disease. Currently, it is the fourth leading cause of death in the country affecting 4 million Filipinos from its complications. More
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in WellnessDayAdvocacy campaign ‘For Your Sweetheart PH’ Leads the Discussion on the Need for Healthier Habits in the New Normal
Doctors and other health industry experts are sounding the alarm over the surges in deaths due to heart disease and diabetes over the past two years during the recent “Confessions of a Sweet Talker: How Your Sweet Tooth Can Cause Heartaches” media briefing of For Your Sweetheart PH, a nationwide movement among health industry stalwarts, […] More
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in WellnessDaySun Life Bolsters Initiatives to Fight Diabetes
As the Filipino’s partner in health, Sun Life Philippines (Sun Life) is ramping up its fight against diabetes with the launch of initiatives that promote diabetes awareness and prevention through a healthier lifestyle. More
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in WellnessDayMake Cholesterol Management a Priority in Diabetes
By itself, diabetes already poses a series of health-related risks and complications. But coupled with unhealthy levels of cholesterol, patients with diabetes significantly become even more prone to suffer from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). These disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels, and are commonly characterized by the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries […] More
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in ChewsDay, WellnessDayDiabetes Management: How to Take Control
Diabetes is one of the most leading health concerns in the world that has affected millions of lives. It is a chronic condition due to elevated glucose levels in the blood caused by the lack of insulin production in the body. If not controlled adequately over time, the disease can cause serious health risks like […] More
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in Sundae Scoop
Sun Life’s 9th Resolution Run Raises Funds, Awareness
Last Sunday, Sun Life Resolution Run happened at the GHQ Grandstand Camp Aguinaldo, gathering thousands of running enthusiasts all over the country. More
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in Sundae Scoop
Experts, Brands Unite against Diabetes
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 […] More