Adventist Medical Center Bacolod
Adventist Medical Center-Bacolod (formerly Bacolod Sanitarium and Hospital) is a private tertiary hospital located in the southern heart of the city of Bacolod, in Negros Occidental, Philippines. Granted as a 170-bed capacity of the Department of Health, it rose from its humble beginnings in December 8, 1966. It envisions to become “the premier center of healthcare in the Negros Province,” as it delivers its mission of “Extending the healing ministry of Christ to everyone. “
Adventist Medical Center Manila
As you step into Adventist Medical Center Manila, you become a part of its 85 years of caring experience. Travel back to sometime in July 1929, and imagine yourself standing at the corner of Vermont St. (now Julio Nakpil St.) and Indiana St. in Malate, Manila. You see a ten - bed clinic - that was how AdventistMed looked like when it started; and was fondly remembered throughout the years by its old name - Manila Sanitarium and Hospital.
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Diabetes can profoundly affect overall health. Depending on its type, it can impair vital bodily functions, including insulin supply and blood sugar levels. Learn all about its types, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment, here.
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Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is one of the fastest growing diseases globally. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), over 463 million adults had diabetes in 2019. In 25 years, this number could rise to over 700 million adults worldwide. According to the WHO, the growth rate of this disease has been rapidly increasing in low […]
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What is diabetes?
Diabetes happens when your body is unable to properly process food into energy. Your pancreas is supposed to produce insulin, which helps glucose move into the cells from the blood. When you have diabetes, your body does not use insulin as it should, or it does not produce it at all – leaving too much glucose in your blood, building up “high blood sugar”.
What are the different types of diabetes?
There are different types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile onset diabetes, is an autoimmune condition. Antibodies attack your pancreas, impairing its ability to produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes is considered to be milder than Type 1 diabetes, and is usually the result of lifestyle choices. Obesity can often cause insulin resistance, which happens when cells don’t respond to insulin. This means the insulin produced by your pancreas is not enough to regulate your blood sugar levels. Gestational diabetes arises in some pregnant women, whose pregnancy causes insulin resistance. Since blood sugars travel throughout a woman’s placenta to the baby, it is important to control gestational diabetes in order to keep the baby safe and healthy.
Who is at risk of developing diabetes?
Some people who have certain risk factors may be more likely to develop diabetes. These risk factors include the following: - Family history - Weight - Lack of physical activity - High blood pressure or hypertension - Age - Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
What health complications can arise from diabetes?
People with diabetes also run the risk of developing the following health complications: - Heart disease - Eye and vision problems - Kidney complications - Stroke - Nerve damage - Hearing problems - Foot problems
What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes?
You may have diabetes if you exhibit the following symptoms: - Feeling thirstier than usual or increased thirst - Sudden and unexplained weight loss - Urinating frequently; finding ants drawn to urine - Feeling extreme hunger - Blurred or impaired vision - Feeling regular fatigue and irritability - Slow-healing and frequent sores"
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The American Diabetes Association says the more you walk, the lower your diabetes risk is. Hence, walking has become a means to raise awareness about diabetes or diabetes mellitus (DM). Last Monday, November 14, 2022, the Hello Doctor PH family participated in the annual Global Diabetes Walk, taking over 100,000 steps to prevent diabetes. Learn […]
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LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes In Adults) is a form of type 1 diabetes that occurs when the body's immune system, which normally fights infection and disease, mistakenly attacks its own pancreatic beta cells. The destruction of the beta cells reduces their ability to produce insulin, leading to higher blood glucose levels. This can lead to […]
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If you have diabetes, a random blood sugar test may be recommended from time to time. This test involves taking a small sample of blood to measure your glucose levels at random times - regardless of your meal consumptions. If you’ve looked up the term “RBS meaning,” this article will be helpful. RBS Meaning? Random Blood Sugar […]
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Diabetes (diabetes) is classified into two main types, type 1 and type 2. Both types characterize high blood sugar. One of the first things to consider in patients is nutrition, which is why a good healthy meal plan is crucial to managing the disease. In making a healthy meal plan, you should also take into […]
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Vitamins are extremely factors in keeping the body healthy. They are usually organic compounds involved in the regulation of the mechanism of action of enzymes in the body. However, maintaining a nutritious diet full of vitamins is really a challenge for people with diabetes. If the diabetic diet is still not responding well, you must […]
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An excess of ketones can be a warning sign of diabetes, cause loss of consciousness, and even lead to death. You may need to test for ketones if you have signs of fatigue, nausea, dry mouth, etc. Having too many ketones in the blood puts you at risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), where the […]
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