Diabetes educator online

Sweet Sight

2011-03-08T22:34:00.000-08:00

Diabetic Retinopathy is one of the major complications of diabetes. If you’re not active in managing your diabetes, then you should become aware of it. According to The World Health Organization, Diabetes is a chronic disease, which occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This leads to an increased concentration of glucose in the blood (hyperglycaemia).
What are the Types of Diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes (previously known as insulin-dependent or childhood-onset diabetes) is characterized by a lack of insulin production.
Type 2 diabetes (formerly called non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset diabetes) is caused by the body’s ineffective use of insulin. It often results from excess body weight and physical inactivity.

Gestational diabetes is hyperglycaemia that is first recognized during pregnancy.

When our food is digested the glucose makes its way into our bloodstream. Our cells use the glucose for energy and growth. However, glucose cannot enter our cells without insulin being present - insulin makes it possible for our cells to take in the glucose.

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. After eating, the pancreas automatically releases insulin to the blood stream to aid in utilizing the glucose/ sugar to enter the cell and convert sugar into energy. A person with diabetes has a condition in which the quantity of glucose in the blood is too elevated (hyperglycemia). This is because the body either does not produce enough insulin, produces no insulin, or has cells that do not respond properly to the insulin the pancreas produces. This results in too much glucose building up in the blood. This excess blood glucose eventually passes out of the body in urine. So, even though the blood has plenty of glucose, the cells are not getting it for their essential energy and growth requirements.

Diabetes retinopathy is a long term complication of unmanaged diabetes. It is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness here in Philippines and in other country. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina causing the small veins to rupture..
In some people with diabetic retinopathy, blood vessels may swell and leak fluid. In other people, abnormal new blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. A healthy retina is necessary for good vision.
If you have diabetic retinopathy, at first you may not notice changes to your vision. But over time, diabetic retinopathy can get worse and cause vision loss. Diabetic retinopathy usually affects both eyes.
Blood vessels damaged from diabetic retinopathy can cause vision loss in two ways. One is having abnormal blood vessels due to consistent elevated blood sugar level can develop and leak blood into the center of the eye and may cause blurring vision. This is proliferative retinopathy, it is the advance stage of diabetic retinopathy. Two, Fluid can leak into the center of the macula, the part of the eye where sharp, straight-ahead vision occurs. The fluid makes the macula swell, and causes blurring vision. This condition is called macular edema. It can occur at any stage of diabetic retinopathy, although it is more likely to occur as the disease progresses. About half of the people with proliferative retinopathy also have macular edema.

Normal Vision

Same scene viewed by a person with diabetic retinopathy

Sense of sight, we need to take care of it. Losing our sense of sight can be devastating. Diabetes can be prevented, and also this diabetes complication. To control your blood sugar you must be active, have an exercise like brisk walking 30 minutes per day, eat right and healthy, eat more vegetables and high fiber foods and most of all stay away from vices that may affect our body.

Reference: http://www.who.int/diabetes/en/

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Rapping your way to diabetes education

2011-01-19T01:35:00.000-08:00

Enthusiasm, from a Greek word enthousiasmos meaning to be inspired by God. Dr. John D. Clarke, a music artist, who devoted his talent to produce a unique way of educating people about their health (Dr. Clarke's Biography). Music according to wordnetweb.princeton.edu, is an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structure continuous manner. Using it as a tool for educating people is an effective way to deliver your message and let the listeners internalize more on the content of the lyrics, thus it makes you have the LAST SONG SYNDROME or LLS as they call it.

Dr. John D. Clarke, AKA The Physician Musician, raps about how to prevent diabetes. This guy is on a mission to reach "da youts" about a variety of health problems. Gotta love him.

To know more about Dr. John D. Clarke, visit his website, http://www.healthhopmusic.com

What kids are eating nowadays

2011-01-13T20:28:00.000-08:00

When I was a child, my mom usually cook vegetables for our meal. I remember, when we were eating, I always hide that green thing under the place mat on our table. I grew up eating more greasy foods rather than eating more fiber rich foods. Now I learned that oily foods can harm and destroys the beta cells in our pancreas and other additional effects in our body, it was an eye opener for me. I am trying to limit my intake of oily foods such as foods that is served in fast food restaurants, deep fried foods, processed foods, etc. Training kids nowadays to eat more healthy foods is a big challenge for parents out there. with the explosive amount of advertisement of fast foods restaurants, parents should give more time in training and introducing healthy meals in the table rather eating out.

This Video from Rachael Ray, will give us a glimpse on what parents let their kids eat nowadays

Recent study shows, free fatty acids, comes from eating oily, greasy foods, causes beta cell death in our pancreas ( apoptosis) thus inducing the risk of having diabetes.

Source: http://www.plosone.org/

Oral health and diabetes

2011-01-11T08:50:00.000-08:00

Often neglected by patients with diabetes, oral health is an important indication of poorly managed blood sugar. According to Diabetesmonitor.com, people with diabetes are 2 to 3 times more likely than person without diabetes to have destructive periodontal disease such as periodontitis. Also, uncontrolled diabetes can decrease saliva flow which can cause drying of mouth that may lead to infections, sores, or even ulcers and tooth decay. For people with diabetes who smokes, there is a high chance of oral thrush and periodontal disease. Smoking also decrease or impair blood flow to the gums which will greatly affect wound healing.

Dr. Bu, a friend of mine started his website to share his knowledge on how to properly maintain our oral health. In his website, www.bu.buenazedacruz.com, he will give you more informations about oral health and how to take care of our teeth.

Remember, Brushing your teeth is a daily routine for us. For you to continue this routine, maintain a good blood sugar level through exercise, healthy eating and proper intake of your medications. Smile! :)

Source:
http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/oral-health-and-hygiene/diabetes-and-oral.html and http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-health-dental-care-diabete

I prefer Minute maid pulpy orange than Softfrinks

2011-01-09T19:05:00.000-08:00

I just drank a bottle of Minute Maid Pulpy. They say it’s got ‘no preservatives added’. Aw, c’mon…It’s bottled juice. Is that even possible? So I thought maybe... Minute maid pulpy is directly extracted from oranges! cool!

I didn’t believe it the first time I heard it’s got no preservatives added. So I read the ingredients (even the fine print) and everything checked out! It really has NO PRESERVATIVES ADDED! That means it doesn’t have ingredients that may turn out to be allergens, or worse...carcinogens! Whew! Now that’s healthy goodness that tastes so good, I... love minute maid! It can also boost up my immune system because orange juice contains vitamin c!

So okay, it’s got no preservatives added. That’s really good, right? Not just because it doesn’t have those icky, harmful ingredients, but it also means... it's purely made from extracted orange juice! Yeh, it can quench my thirst too! I love it when it's freezing cold!

So far, anyone who still has a hard time believing that Minute Maid has got no preservatives added - meaning it's THAT natural, it's almost like it's plucked straight from the tree, it's just as Mother Nature wanted your orange juice to be, it's got nothing but the good stuff yes, none of those potentially toxic stuff that can harm your brain, kidneys, heart; cause tumors aargh- the list of preservatives' bad effects just go on!!! Anyway, just to prove a point on just how good Minute Maid Pulpy is 'cause it's got NO PRESERVATIVES ADDED, I'm gonna share this to my friends, patients ( yeh, cause I'm a nurse), family and community. Minute maid pulpy orange drink suits my need and my patient's need for a healthy drink!

Feels good to know about the real pulpy deal, right? C’mon show me a smile on the comment box, and you might win yourself a Really Pulpy Deal! (That’s a chance to win a Minute Maid gift pack simply by commenting. Sweet! C'mon you just might be picked as the lucky 'commentor'!)

Love,
Michael Eijansantos, RN
Diabetes Nurse Educator

The Benefits of exercise for people with diabetes

2011-01-09T09:04:00.000-08:00

Long ago, when man starts to walk the face of the earth, there were no elevators so man climb trees to to eat its fruits, there were no car to transport you from one place to another so man walks a kilometer to reach its destination, there were no groceries so man should toil the soil to plant crops and man needs to hunt for food. Therefore, long ago there was no diabetes because men and women were physically active.

Exercise is the best way to lose weight. Exercise also promotes good blood circulation in our body. Recent studies proved that exercise makes your insulin more active and can reverse insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes may be prevented. Exercise like brisk walking for 30 minutes a day five times a week is the best way to lessen your risk of having type 2 diabetes.

This Thai commercial explains some of the benefits of exercise.

I encourage you guys to become physically active. Also encourage your family, your loveones especially your children. Our body is designed by God to be active in life!

Diabetes December habit

2011-01-09T08:02:00.001-08:00

My experience as a diabetes educator gives me a lot of opportunities to talk with different patients in different clinics where I do my diabetes education. Recently, a pharmaceutical company launches it's pilot project on diabetes education as a way for patients to comply on their medications. It's a big step on the Philippine Diabetes education because Pharmaceutical companies are starting to open their doors on investing not only on Doctors but also on diabetes educators which works hand in hand with doctors in managing their diabetes patients.

Two weeks ago I started my lay diabetes education on 10 diabetic patients. All of their concerns pertains to one thing, The holiday season. Every first quarter of the year, diabetes patients increases by 80% on clinic's population count. Diabetes Patient's Exodus I should say, yet patients blame it on the holidays. As a diabetes Educator, it is our job to inform and educate patients and their family members about the impact of healthy eating in their management of diabetes. The problem with Filipino's about their notion " Christmas naman Eh!" ( It's Christmas! it's ok), is that it came to the point that it's becoming a habit for us until it embeds in our mindset. We, Diabetes Educators does not encourage patients not to eat this or that, but we tell our patients that they must know their limits or ask the question to their selves, is it worth it to eat this Crispy grilled pig skin ( Lechon), or this Crispy pata ( deep friend pig hind legs).

We can't prescribe change, but we can empower patients to change their lifestyle and live healthy for their own benefit and their family's benefit.

Merry Christmas to all of you!

Diabetes Nurse educator

2011-01-09T07:31:00.001-08:00

Education, a vital part in our selves as an individual. We need to be educated on a lot of things. We need to become updated on our professions to add value in our career. Diabetes education is very important in managing diabetes because letting people know what diabetes is helps them to maintain their blood sugar level and decrease their risk of having complications.

Diabetes Education accounts 70-80% of success in fighting diabetes. In my practice as a diabetes nurse educator, being passionate about educating people with diabetes helped me open a lot of opportunities for my self. One of those opportunities is our DiabEcare Service clinic, a diabetes wellness clinic made to help patients with diabetes to be more aware leading them to a healthier life. Established last January, 2010, we already educated and empowered people with or with out diabetes to maintain their healthy lifestyle and continue their battle against diabetes.

This site will help people know what diabetes is all about and will let people be more concern about their lifestyle because all us are at risk of having DIABETES.

DiabEcare Service Clinic Corp. located at room 4020, 4th floor, Lung Center of the Philippines Quezon City.

Tel no. 703-9046

ABC's you need to know about diabetes

2011-01-09T07:27:00.001-08:00

We thought that fasting blood sugar is a way to determine if your blood sugar is okay. that's long time ago. Now, we need to watch for the A,B,C of diabetes. Dr. Samuel Abbate came up with this idea to help patient easily remember long list of recommendations. (Clinical Diabetes published in 2003).

A for Hemoglobin A1C- it is the patient's average blood sugar for the past 3 months. the target goal is to let the patient have a result of normal or near normal reference range of less than 7% for American Diabetes Association (ADA), or less than 6% for Institute for the Study of Diabetes Foundation (ISDF). The HbA1C test is currently the best way to see if your blood sugar is in control. it is taken quarterly or every 3 months because the hemoglobin in our blood usually change every 3 months. see www.diabetes.org for more info's.

B for blood pressure- Blood pressure should be monitored regularly. Patients with blood pressure more than 130/80 and confirmed on a separate day to be more than 130/80 is diagnosed to have hypertension and should be treated accordingly. This is crucial for patients with diabetes and hypertension.

Imagine this, your blood consistency is to thick to flow to your bloodstream because of the high blood sugar then add hypertension, it makes your blood stream constrict causing blood flow to slow.Constricted blood vessels which affects the flow of the blood which will lead to high blood pressure plus your blood consistency is thick because of high blood sugar equals COMPLICATIONS! (check complications of diabetes in google.)

C for cholesterol levels- You need to monitor also your lipid profile, your blood cholesterol levels such as Low density lipoprotein (LDL), this is the bad cholesterol, High density lipoprotein (HDL) the good cholesterol, your triglycerides and your cholesterol. If the values of this lipid profile is beyond the normal range, this will lead to diabetic dyslipidemia and can lead to series of complications. this may cause blockage to your blood vessels.

Again, imagine this, you have a thick consistency of blood, constricted blood vessels and blockage due to cholesterol equals COMPLICATIONS!

TIP: Lifestyle modification is the best way to control your ABC's of diabetes. Exercise, Proper diet/ healthy eating and proper intake of your prescriptions will help you improve this blood chem results. It is simple as 123 and ABC.

Understand diabetes

2011-01-09T07:21:00.000-08:00

Diabetes, an epidemic, a killer, a lifestyle disease and you can have it soon. In this video by AnswersTV.com, find out what diabetes is all about, how it can affect you, what are the types of diabetes, etc. It's just five minutes of your time to watch the video and you'll be equipped with knowledge about diabetes:

6.0% = borderline

2011-01-09T07:20:00.001-08:00

I was partly devastated this day. I had an opportunity to test my HbA1c levels for free because we had a chance to be trained on how to use the HbA1c machine, (DCA 2000 from Bayer). When the trainor said that I will have the test for free, I didn't hesitate because HbA1c test cost 800 pesos. After 6 minutes, the result came out, 6.0%.

Hemoglobin A1c is a test that measures the glycated hemoglobin in your blood. Glycated is a substance in red blood cells when blood sugar attaches to hemoglobin. ( source: Medline plus, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003640.htm)

The HbA1c test is currently one of the best way to check if diabetes is under control. It is taken every three months because normally our red blood cells lives only 8 to 12 weeks before they are replaced. By measuring your HbA1c levels, it can tell you how HIGH your blood sugar has been in the past three months. The normal levels of HbA1c is less than 6% forInstitute for Studies on Diabetes Foundation, Inc and 7% for American Diabetes Association (http://www.diabetes.org/).

When I asked Dr. Melanie Duran, a Diabetologist about this matter, she said, I'm on a prediabetes stage. It is a wake up call for me to have an active lifestyle again. Exercise is still the best way to prevent diabetes. walking, jogging, cycling, mountain climbing, basketball, swimming, are the activities I usually do in the last few years. this year, sometimes playing basketball every Saturday, fast foods, late night or inadequate sleep, STRESS, equals 6% HbA1c levels.

Counting your calories

2011-01-09T05:53:00.001-08:00

Calories, your fuel for everyday. We always hear this word in the gym, from a health conscious person or from commercials who promotes healthy products but, what can we do about this calorie thing? All we know is that we must burn ( referring to physical activity, exercise, etc) those calories so that it will not turn into fat and be stored in our belly. We should be aware how much calories our body need for a day in order for you to gain control on your diet. I my self for example, my body needs 2100 cal for a day, that's what all I need to survive a mile swim in an open sea!

According to New York Times, in the US there is now a health law that requires restaurants to put the caloric value of the food or meal that they serve so that people will be aware of how many calories they get from Mc donalds, Burger king, starbucks, etc. This should be implemented in our country because this fastfood chains makes our waist line increase its size and because of this, we can't anymore use our favorite jeans. Do You get what I mean?? Obesity leads to diabetes and other Lifestyle diseases!

to read the full article click on the link, http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/24/business/24menu.html

Calorie Facts, just to be reminded:

Mc Donalds:

Mc Donald'sQuarter pound with cheese- 500 Calories

Mc Donald's Large fries- 400 calories

Cheese Burger- 295 calories

Double Cheese Burger- 421 calories

Burger Mc do- 249 calories

Source: http://www.weightlossforall.com/mcdonalds-calories-list.htm

Burger King:

Double Whopper with cheese- 990 calories

Large Fries- 500 calories

Source: http://nutrition.about.com/od/rateameal/a/whoppermeal.htm

KFC:

Hot and Crispy Chicken ( breast Part)- 460 calories

Original recipe chicken (breast part)- 380 calories

Zinger sandwich- 680 calories

Potato wedges small ( KFC fries)- 240 calories

Mashed potato with gravy- 120 calories

Source: http://www.newsandjava.com/KFC%20calorie%20chart.htm

Pizza huts:

1 slice of 12" super supreme, meat lovers pizza- 320 calories

1 slice of 12" pepperoni pizza- 250 calories

1 slice of chicken supreme pizza- 230 calories

source: http://calorielab.com/restaurants/pizza-hut/4

Shakeys:

http://www.thedailyplate.com/nutrition-calories/food/shakeys

See a Registered Nutritionist Dietitian to know your daily caloric requirements.

Diabetes in children

2011-01-09T05:49:00.000-08:00

It's hard to think that children may suffer at a young age.Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus ( others call it juvenile diabetes) results when the pancreas of our body loses its ability to produce insulin which our body needs to absorb glucose (sugar) in our blood. Studies shows that the person's immune system attacks and destroy the beta cells in the pancreas that primarily produces insulin. Although, until now, no one knows why this things happen, scientist thinks it is because of the genes or the person was exposed to viruses etc, to get a type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes can't be prevented and you can't predict it when it will strike. When a person has type 1 diabetes, there is nothing he can do. It is a life time management of insulin injections to control their blood sugar levels.

Nick Jonas, a Walt Disney child star, had type 1 diabetes in 2005.

WE CAN FIGHT DIABETES. Early detection is important. If you see some symptoms like sudden weight loss, extreme thirst, irritability, frequently urinates, tires easily. Please, for the parents, don't hessitate to take your child to a doctor for a check up. remember, prevention is still better than cure.

Try to see your nape

2011-01-09T05:08:00.001-08:00

Acanthosis nigricans, it's a sign for Insulin Resistance. some people with this signs has no idea that they are developing INSULIN RESISTANCE. AN results from high insulin levels in the body causing it to activate the insulin receptors in the skin, forcing it to grow abnormally. Usually AN is more seen in over weight or obese people. This can lead to Type 2 diabetes if not properly manage because the pancreas will work overtime and eventually tire out. Exercise and proper diet can help reduce the circulating insulin in the body. If left untreated, there is no turning back if you develop DIABETES.

Have a healthier lifestyle. Let your kids be active in sports! don't let there time be wasted in playing video games. engage them while their young. Prevention is still the best way....

no approve theraputic claim

2011-01-09T05:02:00.000-08:00

Recently, The Department of Health issued an administrative order requiring food supplement manufacturers and distributor to translate " No approve therapeutic claims to Filipino Version, " Mahalagang paalala Ang (pangalan ng gamot) ay hindi dapat gamiting panggamot sa anumang uri ng sakit", so that Filipino people may easily understand that the supplements that they are taking are not to be considered as medicines.For me, the " no approve therapeutic claims" is very misleading to people who has difficulties in understand English. Patients with diabetes and other ailments shifts from their day to day maintenance drug to herbal supplements without any advice from his/her physician because it's more cheaper and the advertisement is very encouraging with the help or some actors/actresses who endorse the product. Our role as Diabetes Nurse educator, is to advise and educate people with diabetes about this problem. We explain to them and make them clear that herbal supplements is not a replacement for your maintenance drug. We don't discourage them not take herbal supplements, still they can but with advise of their physician.

Thumbs up for this administrative order and to DOH secretary Esperanza Cabral! Good Job!

6.0% = borderline

2011-01-09T04:58:00.000-08:00

understanding Insulin Resistance

2010-09-04T16:06:00.000-07:00

Insulin is a very important hormone in our body produced by the pancreas to aid in the absorbtion of sugar in our blood. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the cells in our body become resistant to insulin and as a result, more insulin are needed from the pancreas in order for the insulin to take its effect in the absorption of glucose in our body.

This website will help you understand more about insulin resistance

http://www.diabetesmanagement.insulitelabs.com/

Vitamin D for Diabetes

2010-08-01T17:51:00.000-07:00

Sunshine vitamin or more popular as Vitamin D. Studies shows that vitamin D is present in the insulin producing Beta cells of the pancreas, hence it was theorized that it has a direct effect on the production of insulin in our body. Diabetes is an auto- immune inflammatory disease which affects millions of people around the world. According to Julie Lichty Balay, MS, RD, a Nutritionist Dietitian on JLB Nutrition, Vitamin D, together with calcium, are both shown to reduce the inflammatory chemicals in our body called cytokines. Vitamin D may also help in activating the insulin receptors of our cells and can help in the regulation of glucose levels in the body.

Taking your daily maintenance drugs and lifestyle modification are still the best way to manage your diabetes.

refference:

http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/articles/nutrition-and-meal-planning/vitamin-d/2/

http://endo.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/146/10/4189

Do you have Diabetes?!

2010-03-26T08:44:00.000-07:00

Diabetes, A dreaded lifestyle disease. For others it's a life threatening problem, for some it's a life changing aspect of their lives, but for me, I tell my patients to be proud because you have diabetes. Some of my patients laugh about that idea, but in the end, they say yes I'm a diabetic and I'm proud of it! Everything has a purpose, am I right? God has a purpose for every moments in our lives. If ever I encounter my patients, I always impart to them not to think about diabetes as a problem but a God given challenge in order for them to attain self realization that diabetes is a very simple and manageable disease.

Be proud to be a diabetic because your life is being shifted from unhealthy life style to healthy life style. You're an advocate of healthy living for your family especially your children or grand children for them not to have diabetes in the future. You will instill to their minds to live healthy and teach them to become active in sports and not waisting their time playing computer games, that's how we can break the cycle of diabetes in your family.

Empowering people with diabetes to modify their life style, that's a powerful tool in the management of diabetes. I counseled a patient a while ago and she started crying. She was so depressed because she was a newly diagnosed with diabetes type 2. I told her, welcome to the club and she laughed. She was thinking on where she can have the money for her medicines and check ups. That's the sad thing about diabetes, i'ts an expensive disease! but here is my tip for you to lower your expenses for your drugs, exercise 30 minutes a day and have a healthy balance plate. That's why for people with diabetes money is a big problem. But let me tell you this, every problem weather it's small or a big problem, that problem has a solution. God gave you a problem that has a solution and He is using people to help you solve your problem. This people are your friends, relatives, parents, etc., and they tell you to stop smoking, exercise, stop eating high caloric foods, stop drinking alcohol, etc. God made a move on your life and what did you do? God is the solution and God is there for you.

Now if you have diabetes, GET MOTIVATED and BE EMPOWERED by it.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
Proverbs 22:6

“Do you like Honey? Don’t eat too much because it will make you sick!”

Proverbs 25: 16

Eating habits 101

2009-11-02T21:53:00.000-08:00

It's the start of our new career, becoming a Diabetes nurse educator, our passion to change the view and perspective of people about diabetes and give awareness to the people about this life style acquired disease. Our training was an unforgettable experience for me and for the rest of the class. Meeting new friends and becoming a student again is a memorable experience that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. We chose this specialize field in nursing because we are passionate to help people with diabetes most especially here in our country.

I would like to share this Poem to you guys about our eating habits. This was written by my classmate, PAUL RYAN S. OAPER.

GABAY PANG KALUSUGAN, HANDOG SA KINABUKASAN"
BY: PAUL RYAN S. OAPER
BATCH OCTOBER 2009

ADOBONG ULAM NA KAY SARAP-SARAP KAININ
AT KRISPY PATANG TIYAK NA UULIT-ULITIN
LECHON, ICE CREAM, AT KARE-KARENG NAKAHAIN
MAYA MAYA LAMANG ITO AY UUBUSIN

FIESTA, BIRTHDAY AT IBA'T-IBANG OKASYON
PARATING MAY HANDAAN, TIYAK MERON DIN PABAON
BALOT DITO, BALOT DOON KAHIT PA MAGHAPON
MAIHATID LAMANG SA TIYANG NAGHAHAMON

BAKIT TILA YATA WALA KANG KABUSUGAN?
HINDI MO NA INISIP ANG IYONG KALUSUGAN
SINASADYA MO PA NA IKA'Y MAGING BATUGAN
KATABAAN MO NGAYO'Y WALA NG MASISIDLAN

SA PAGDATING PA NG MAKABAGONG TEKNOLOHIYA
COMPUTER,PSP,ELEVATOR AT MARAMI PANG IBA
NA NAGING DAAN PA SA MGA NANANAMANTALA
AT PAGIGING TAMAD AY UNTI-UNTING LUMALALA NA

SANGA-SANGANG SAKIT NGAYO'Y IKA'Y NABABAGABAG
NGAYON AY NAGSISISI AT IKAW AY NAHAHABAG
SA IYONG SARILI SAPAGKAT IKA'Y LUMABAG
SA PAGKAIN NG SOBRA IKAW AY NABULAG

GABAY PANG KALUSUGAN SA PAGKAIN NG SAPAT
AY PATUNGO SA LANDASING NAAAYO'T NARARAPAT
ITAMA ANG DAAN SA MGA TAONG SALAT
SA SOBRANG PAGKAIN, SAKIT AY MAG-UUGAT

MAG SILBING ARAL NAWA ITO SAYO KAIBIGAN
NG HINDI MAUBOS SA GAMOT ANG IYONG PINUHUNAN
SUNDIN LAMANG ANG PAYO NA PARA SA KABUTIHAN
PASENSYA MO NGA LAMANG AY DAPAT NA HABAAN

NGAYONG ALAM MO NA ANG TAMANG PAMAMARAAN
IKAW NGAYO'Y MAG-KUSA, IBAHAGI ANG NALALAMAN
NG HINDI NA MAULIT ANG GANITONG MGA KARANASAN
AT NG MAKATULONG MAKABAWAS SA PROBLEMA NG BAYAN

I was convicted while I'm reading this Poem because I really love to eat. If we eat beyond our caloric intake for the day, it may destroy our body bit by bit. For some, eating is the way of life. “ I’ll eat what I like to eat because life is short”. Knowing the caloric value of what you’re eating is important for us not exceed on our daily caloric intake because if we do, we will regret it in the future.

diabetes education

2009-09-28T01:44:00.000-07:00

Hard work, your life depends on it... i view my self as a hard working person, as an individual who has a good future a head of him. driven by my will to become successful, i just wanted to become someone for my self, and to do it for the glory of GOD. Being a nurse is a tough job. I don't know why I accepted that offer. To take up nursing in stead of doing what i like the most, playing basketball. God has a wonderful plan ahead of me. I trust him with all of my heart and every decision I make, I always consult Him... I know there is a reason why He made a way to give me this profession that I need to work on, becoming a Nurse. This profession needs a lot of guts, patients and hard work in dealing with your clients. I find my self as tool in helping people to cope up with their health needs, to direct them into living a healthy life. As a Diabetes Nurse Educator, everyday, I face a lot of clients suffering from the disease that they have, DIABETES. Diabetes mellitus is a disease that affects 9 million Filipinos today. 90% of them are type 2 diabetes. It’s a Non- communicable disease that each and every one of us can have. Yes it can be hereditary, but now, it can be acquired through lifestyle, the food that we eat, our laziness, the technologies that we have to day and stress.

WE ARE ALL AT RISK OF HAVING DIABETES. people who are having this disease is getting younger and younger. they just enjoy the life that this world offers them, smoking, drinking alcohol, improper eating habits, poor weight management and sedentary lifestyle. According to World Health Organization, the Philippines is ranked no. 3 in the Western Pacific Region and in 2030, the Philippines will be ranked no. 9 in the whole world. In the US, every 21 seconds, Diabetes hits an American people. That is 4,320 new diabetics in 24 hours time. Diabetes awareness and lifestyle modification is the key to eliminate this threat to our lives. Early detection will help you decrease the risk of having complications such as Cardiovascular diseases, stroke, blindness, End stage Renal/ kidney disease, peripheral neuropathy and other macro and micro vascular complications. start to see a diabetologist and consult a diabetes nurse educator for counseling and health teachings. Let them guide you to live a life that is sweet.

ACT NOW, AND ENJOY LATER OR PLAY NOW, AND PAY LATER... IT'S FOR YOU TO DECIDE.

“Do you like Honey? Don’t eat too much because it will make you sick!”

Proverbs 25: 16