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.