Novo Nordisk, a leader in diabetes care and research, aims to constantly provide better information, products, and services. That being said, the company. under the leadership of county manager Rex Laroza, has launched the Changing Diabetes program with a three-pronge agenda focusing on education, services, and products in cooperation with Diabetes Philippines, as headed by Tommy TyWilling. With this in mind, Novo Nordisk Philippines sponsored a seminar to educate the layman about diabetes.

There is a need for education, especially those who are from the provinces who don’t get the proper diagnosis.” Experts also came together to better educate the public on healthy living lifestyles. One of the country’s leading endocrinologists, Dr. Richard Elwyn Fernando, spoke about the risk of supplements, renowned nutritionist Imelda Cardino discussed how to lower glycemic index, and sports nutritionist Sanirose Orbeta spoke about the dangers of fad diets,

Although diabetes can afflict anyone. people with the greatest risk are those with a family history of the disorder. Add to that the fact that Asians are more predisposed to getting the disorder. According to the Diabetes Federation, the growing number of diabetes can be attributed to the change in today’s lifestyle—the proliferation of sugar-rich and fatty food in the market as well as a promotion of a sedentary lifestyle.

Contributing to that are people who lack exercise, have an unhealthy diet, and are overweight. Should anyone fall under these categories, one should be on the watch for the following warning signs: frequent urination, weight loss, lack of ene® tiredness, lack of interest and concentration, vomiting and stomach pain, a tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, blurred vision and slow-healing wounds, as well as excessive thirst.

If any, combination of the warning signs observed, one should get a blood sugar test to determine the possibility of the disorder It is not a lost cause, however, for people who are classified high-risk. Prevention efforts can delay or avoid the onset of type2 diabetes.

East Coast Road’s Katong Laksa
Laksa means ‘10,000,” because you can add as many condiments as you like to this dish. But the main benchmark would be the spicy paste followed by a rich coconut extract that itself gives the kick. Whether you make it Peranakan style (in porcelain bowls with spoons), Thai style (with thick noodles, Asian basil, candlenuts, lime and pineapple), or Sarawak style (thin noodles, preserved carrot and sambal), a rich layered taste is all you get in every laksa experience.

Otak-otak, a de-boned fish (usually mackerel) marinated in coconut milk, freshly- ground chilli, onions, lemongrass, blue ginger and turmeric, is a perfect spicier side dish for laksa. It is wrapped in banana leaf that brings out the flavor, retaining moisture and taste.

A very well-known place situated on the east coast of Singapore is Geylang, The odd avenues are I, 3, 5 intersecting the main roads which are dimmed down to the red light area in Singapore. To locate where the yummy stalls are, head to the even numbered avenues, 2, 4 and 6, where you’ll find strips of laksa eateries serving the residents and foreigners. If you are looking perfect laksa, start your search in this place. Every restaurant claims to be the best laksa house in town. You’ll also find the restaurant owners themselves serving you their laksa pride.