To be the prime mover of effective prevention and excellent diabetes care in the Philippines.
The PULSE of the Philippine Diabetes Association (PDA) began to throb thirty six years ago, in the early part of July 1958. This was about the time when a group of internists and devoted physicians committed to the care, protection and recuperation of the diabetic patient banded together "to form the nucleus of the PDA". It was the aim of this group to unify all interests and entities in the Philippines concerned about diabetes mellitus into a single association. Thus, today, PDA stands as the umbrella organization of all associations involved in the care of the diabetic patient.
The staff of Aesculapius. A snake entwined in a rod. In roman Mythology, this staff is commonly used to represent Aesculapius, the God of Medicine.
A logo consists of two concentric circles bearing the name of our association and the year of its foundation. At the center of the innermost circle is an oversized pair of open hands, holding a family in its palms. The image is an allegory to the care that PDA extends not only to the diabetic patient but to his or her family as well.
The latest logo marks the transition towards a new name for our organization. The stylized rendering of the human form alludes to the mission of Diabetes Philippines as the prime mover of effective prevention and excellent diabetes care in the Philippines. The extended arm denotes Diabetes Philippines relentless effort in reaching out to all stakeholders in order to fulfill its vision while the blue circle makes reference to the internationally recognized symbol of Diabetes Melitus
In 1987, the PDA initiated the orgranization of nationwide chapters -- provincial units that would serve the needs of local communities in different regions of the Philippines. Beginning with a single chapter in Davao City, a total of 31 chapters have flourished around the country to date, from as far north as Benguet, to as far south as Zomboanga. And to strengthen the bond between the PDA and its various chapters, while at the same time recognizing the undeniably great contributions of outstanding chapters and promoting each individual chapters' autonomy and initiative, the PDA, in cooperation with pfizer began awarding the Chapter of the Year Award in 2003
At present, the existing PDA chapters are as follows: Read More .
The PDA Diabete Workshop has been a continuing project of the society since it was hosted in Legaspi City by the Albay, Camarines and Sorsogon Chapters in 1990.
The ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies(AFES) is an organization composed of Endocrine Societies from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,Thailand ,Vietnam and the Philippines.
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70th Diabetes Workshop and 35th Diabetes Forum2022-04-29Monarch Hotel, Pangasinan April 17 – 18, 2020 (Friday – Saturday) Coordinators: Dr. Nines P. Bautista and Dr. Lalaine Duque |
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71st Diabetes Workshop and 36th Diabetes Forum2022-04-30Tentative Venue: Villa Caceres Hotel, Camarines Sur July 9 – 10, 2020 (Thursday – Friday) Coordinators: Dr. Nines P. Bautista and Dr. Joseph R. Bongon, Jr. |
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72nd Diabetes Workshop and 37th Diabetes Forum2022-04-30Davao (exact venue to follow) August 7 – 8, 2020 (Friday - Saturday) Coordinators: Dr. Nines P. Bautista and Dr. Grace Aquitania |
DiabetesWatch was first published in 1983,it was envisioned to be a public service tool of the society, to bring news nad information about diabetes to the medical world and the general publid
DiabetesWatch started as a black-and-white newsletter released twice a year. Despite uts minimalism, it easily became a member of the International Committee of Diabetes Magazines under the International Diabetes Association
World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14th annually. This date commemorates the birth of Frederick BAnting in 1891 in Canada, who received the Nobel Prize jointly with J.J.R. Maclead (1876-1935), for their discovery of insulin in 1921.
Each year World Diabetes Day is thematically linked to a specific aspect related to diabetes. Themes in the past have focused on diabetes and human rights, diabetes and lifestyle, and the cost of diabetes.
Since 2001 particular attention has been paid to diabetes complications affecting
Although the Philippines has its own Diabetes Awareness Week celebration, in keeping with the IDF , the PDA celebrates World Diabetes Day each year. It is celebrated simultaneously in nationwide events through the PDA chapters.
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Diabetes is usually a lifelong disease in which there is a high level of sugar in the blood. Diabetes affects more than 20 million Americans. In addition, over 40 million Americans have pre-diabetes. To understand diabetes, it is important to first understand the normal process by which food is broken down and used by the body for energy.
When food is digested, a sugar called glucose enters the bloodstream. Glucose is a source of fuel for the body. Then, an organ called the pancreas makes insulin. The role of insulin is to move glucose from the bloodstream into muscle, fat, and liver cells, where it can be used as fuel.
People with diabetes have high blood sugar because their body cannot move sugar into fat, liver, and muscle cells to be stored for energy. This is because their pancreas does not make enough insulin and/or their cells do not respond to insulin normally. After many years, diabetes can lead to other serious problems. These complications include: eye problems, painful sores and infections of the leg or foot, nerve damage, kidney problems, weakened immune system, and an increased risk heart attack or stroke.
Being very thirsty
Urinating often
Feeling very hungry
Feeling very tired
Losing weight without trying
Sores that heal slowly
Dry, itchy skin
Feelings of pins and needles in your feet
Losing feeling in your feet
Blurry eyesight
Being overweight or obese/p>
Having a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes/p>
Being African American, American Indian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic American/Latino heritage/p>
Having a prior history of gestational diabetes or birth of at least one baby weighing more than 9 pounds/p>
Having high blood pressure measuring 140/90 or higher/p>
Having abnormal cholesterol with HDL ("good") cholesterol is 35 or lower, or triglyceride level is 250 or higher/p>
Being physically inactive—exercising fewer than three times a week
Eating fewer high fat and high calorie foods
Losing at least 5%-7% of body weight (if overweight)
Being physically active for 150 minutes every week
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