Every year 910,000 people die from diabetes in the Philippines. As of 2nd quarter of 2023, 85% of Filipinos over 35 years old will be at risk of type 2 diabetes and 37% of them will die by age 70. That is a terrible number that warrants warning people to pay attention to their health.

 

If you have the following complications due to diabetes:

This shows that your health is getting worse and worse and other dangerous complications are likely to occur such as:

The good news is that Hemo Lab Philippines Inc., is offering a free Urine and Blood Sugar Test to the residents of Taytay Rizal and offering free Glucose monitors to diabetic patients from April 15- June 30 th 2024.

 

Type 2 diabetes affects how your body uses sugar (glucose) for energy. It stops the body from using insulin properly, which can lead to high levels of blood sugar, if not treated.

 

Over time, type 2 diabetes can cause serious damage to the body, especially nerves and blood vessels.

 

Type 2 diabetes is often preventable (madalas naiiwasan). Factors that contribute to developing type 2 diabetes include being overweight, not getting enough exercise, and genetics.

 

Early diagnosis is important (Mahalaga ang maagang kaalaman) to prevent the worst effects of type 2 diabetes. The best way to detect diabetes early is to get regular check-ups and blood tests with a healthcare provider.

 

Blurred vision can be caused by eye conditions, including: difficulty focusing your eyesight, such as with near-sightedness or far-sightedness, astigmatism (when the surface of the eye isn't curved properly), presbyopia (when your eyes find it harder to focus as you age), and dry eye syndrome.

 

Nocturia is defined as the need for a patient to get up at night on a regular basis to urinate. A period of sleep must precede and follow the urinary episode to count as a nocturnal void.

 

Nerves are like cables that carry electrical impulses between your brain and the rest of your body. These impulses help you feel sensations and move your muscles. They also maintain certain autonomic functions like breathing, sweating or digesting food. Nerve cells are also called neurons.

 

Numbness is due to a problem with the nerves sending signals to the brain. You can experience numbness anywhere in your body, but it's most commonly felt in the fingers, hands, feet, arms,

or legs. You might also feel a tingling, prickling, or 'pins and needles.

 

Decreased appetite (bumabang gana sa pag kain) is often seen in older adults. Often, no physical cause is found. Emotions such as sadness, depression, or grief can lead to a loss of

appetite. Cancer can also cause decreased appetite.

 

Most of the time fatigue can be traced to one or more lifestyle issues, such as poor sleep habits or lack of exercise. Fatigue can be caused by a medicine or linked to depression. Sometimes fatigue is a symptom of an illness that needs treatment.