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The Hidden Dangers of Uncontrolled Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a non-communicable disease characterized by prolonged high blood sugar concentrations or hyperglycemia. This could be due to problems in: (1) insulin production – the hormone that is needed for the body to be able to use sugars for energy or (2) insulin resistance – where the body is less responsive to insulin…
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Dietary Management of Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia is one of the most common acute complications of Diabetes especially in individuals on insulin therapy or medications. Symptoms include shakiness, sweating, palpitations, anxiety, and hunger. Some people describe it as “parang nauupos na kandila” and may experience “blacking out” or “feeling like I’m gonna collapse or pass out.” When…
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November 7 is National Food Fortification Day
This November 7, we are observing the National Food Fortification Day as mandated by Executive Order 382 which aims to advocate and promote food fortification to address micronutrient deficiency. Food fortification is defined by the Codex Alimentarius as “the addition of one or more essential nutrients to food, whether or not it is normally contained…
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10 Nutrition Tips to Prevent Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer is the top 1 cause of death in the Philippines and is also the top 1 most frequent cancer in males and top 4 most frequent cancer in females as of 2020. Most of these cases are attributed to smoking and other dietary, lifestyle and environmental factors. This is why we are observing…
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Nutrition is a Right! NNC Davao Observes the 29th National Children’s Month
“All children have rights and those rights must be protected” – Novak DjokovicThis November, we are celebrating the National Children’s Month with the theme: “New Normal na Walang Iwanan: Karapatan ng Bawat Bata Ating Tutukan”. This is mandated by R.A. 10661 also known as the National Children’s Month Act signed in 2015 which aims to…
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Why You Should Not Force Feed Your Child
Do you have a child who is a picky eater or were you once a picky eater as a child? Have you ever forced children to eat food or experienced being forced to eat food? If yes, how do you feel about that certain food item now as an adult? Forced feeding or forced consumption…
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November is Lymphatic Filariasis Awareness Month
Davao region was once an endemic area for Lymphatic Filariasis. In 2019, Davao was considered Filariasis free – which is a result of effective prevention, awareness and eradication campaigns which led to this success. This November, NNC Davao in its observance of the Lymphatic Filariasis Awareness Month, is joining the Health Department in continuously promoting…
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Nutrition for Prevention and Control of Malaria
This November, we are observing the 2021 Malaria Awareness Month to continue promoting Malaria awareness, prevention and control with the theme: “Reaching for Zero Malaria”. Malaria is a parasitic disease caused by the genus Plasmodium that attacks human red blood cells leading to anemia in the long term and other complications which can lead to…
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Should You Wash Raw Chicken?
Do you often wash your newly bought raw chicken at home? Did you know that washing your raw chicken may bring you more harm especially when not handled properly? Disease causing bacteria such as Salmonella is commonly found in raw chicken. Salmonella may cause food poisoning leading to nausea, vomiting and diarrhea 1-3 days after…
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Why is Newborn Screening Important for Your Baby?
The first week of October is National Newborn Screening Week as mandated by RA # 9288 or “The Newborn Screening Act of 2008”. It aims to promote early detection and management of several congenital disorders which may lead to mental retardation or death when left untreated. Early diagnosis of these diseases will prompt early treatment…
