ILOILO CITY- According to the data of
the Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine in its review in 2008, diabetes
continues to rise in the Philippines with 7.2% of the population or 6.3 million
Filipinos reported to be diagnosed with diabetes. Meanwhile, 14.2% of Filipinos
already with the risk of pre-diabetes.
As part of its “diaBEATes” Campaign
which primarily aims to combat diabetes through information dissemination and
early detection, The Medical City Iloilo (TMC Iloilo) recently held a series
diabetes talks to various groups and organizations.
The first leg of the said diabetes talk
series was held last December in the municipality of Pavia with the member of
Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Mary Immaculate International. Meanwhile,
the 2nd and 3rd legs of the “Sweet Connections” were held
this February in partnership with the Sun Life Financial and Department of
Education (DepEd) Division of Iloilo City.
“We have launched the “diaBEATes”
Campaign December last year because we want to help Ilonggos become more
educated of the risks of diabetes which is now considered as one of the leading
lifestyle diseases not only here in the Philippines but also across the globe,”
said TMC Iloilo Chief Marketing Officer Prince Juliene Hermaine Celo.
“More than a campaign, “diaBEATes” is an
advocacy as we target to help those who are having or those who have high risk
of acquiring diabetes by making early detection tests and TMC Iloilo Diabetes
and Metabolism Center accessible to the Ilonggo community,” he added.
“Sweet Connections” Diabetes Talk Series
is one of the programs included in the “diaBEATes” Campaign. TMC Iloilo is
launching more activities and events as part of the said campaign in the coming
months.
1st HOLISTIC DIABETES AND
METABOLISM CENTER
TMC Iloilo houses the first holistic
Diabetes and Metabolism Center in Iloilo. The said center offers various
services specialized for the needs of the diabetes patients. These include the
Eye and Vision Center for their eye care needs, Wellness Center which offers
nutrition counseling services, and the Stoma and Wound Care Center for the
treatment and management of unhealed wounds.
All these programs are tailored to fit
for the management of diabetes and its possible complications. TMC Iloilo
Diabetes and Metabolism Center is also being manned by expert specialists and
trained nurses who have high credentials in handling diabetes related cases.
Know more about the services being offered at TMC Iloilo
Diabetes and Metabolism Center. Call (033) 500-1000, email info@themedicalcityiloilo.com
or on www.themedicalcityiloilo.com
for updates. (TMCI)
ABOUT THE MEDICAL CITY ILOILO
TMC Iloilo is one of the five local
hospitals of The Medical City brand. Its other hospitals are located in
Ortigas, Clark, South Luzon and Pangasinan.
Entered Iloilo in 2009, it is the first
hospital in Iloilo City to introduce “Patient Partnership” service philosophy,
a value of care that focuses on making every patient a partner in their journey
towards wellness.
The Medical City is the largest
healthcare network which owns and operates Guam Regional Medical City, the
first Filipino-owned hospital in the United States and an ambulatory Clinic in
Dubai.
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