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DOALNARA Restoration Sindaw Philippines QC Celebrates Society Philippines Performing Arts Guil Earth Day 2013 Multi-Purpose Cooperative inside 3 7 11 The Premium Health,Travel and Lifestyle Newspaper www.facebook.com/GreatPhilExpedition SCANDIC PALACE SUITE # 4291 Emilia St., Brgy Palanan, Makati City.Mobile Numbers:0918-385-8571 & 0917-857-4493 OCTOBER 28, 2013 - JANUARY 27, 2014 • Vol. V, Issue No. 7 GLOBAL COMMUNITY CELEBRATES WORLD DIABETES DAY ON NOVEMBER 14 Acknowledged as one of known as the more common consumption of food contai- the more chronic diseases form of Diabetes as 90% of ning large amounts of sugar among humans, Diabetes people who suffer from the and saturated fats. Mellitus or simply Diabetes is disease are diagnosed with -Avoid smoking as it in- an illness which occurs when the Type 2 variety. creases the risk of cardiovas- a person does not produce The third type is Gesta- cular illnesses. sufficient insulin coming from tional Diabetes, which occurs -Maintain an ideal body the pancreas or when the among pregnant women who weight. body cannot properly utilize develop a high blood glucose The primary treatment of the insulin that it produces. level during pregnancy. This is Diabetes is through lowering Insulin is a hormone that often diagnosed through pre- and moderating blood glucose regulates blood sugar levels. natal screening. levels. Medication includes Hence, high blood sugar le- Additionally, people who giving insulin to patients with vels or Hyperglycaemia are are suffering from Impaired Type 1 Diabetes while those associated with people who Glucose Tolerance (IGT) and with Type 2 Diabetes may be are suffering from Diabetes. Impaired Fasting Glycaemia given oral medication but may Eventually, Hyperglycae- (IFG) are also at risk from also require insulin depending mia can lead to serious dam- progressing to Type 2 Diabe- on each medical case. Blood age that may gradually affect tes. pressure control is also key in the normal functions of bodily controlling Diabetes. organs and systems, especial- Common Symptoms Other related preventive ly to the heart, kidneys, nerves All three Diabetes types methods for people with Dia- and blood vessels. have almost the same symp- betes include screening for toms. For a person afflicted early symptoms of Diabetes- Types of Diabetes with Diabetes, symptoms may related Kidney diseases and avoiding tobacco use can pre- Organization (WHO), the sports events, radio and te- According to the World include polydipsia or exces- for retinopathy (which causes vent or delay the onset of Type World Diabetes Day (WDD) levision appearances, news- Health Organization (WHO), sive thirst, polyuria or exces- blindness) as well as control- 2 Diabetes. is an annual event celebrated paper articles, free Diabetes there are three (3) types of sive urination, fatigue, vision ling Lipid levels in the blood In the Philippines, reports every November 14th. This screening and workshops Diabetes. These are Type 1 changes, constant hunger and to regulate cholesterol. from the National Epidemiol- campaign is spearheaded by which are organized by the Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and weight loss. ogy Center of the Department the IDF and member associa- various member organiza- Gestational Diabetes. Global and Local of Health (DoH) consider Di- tions in advocating and crea- tions of the IDF and associ- Type 1 Diabetes occurs How To Prevent Diabetes Information abetes as the ninth (9th) lea- ting awareness about Diabe- ated groups worldwide. when a person’s body fails and Treat Diabetes As per the WHO, here are ding cause of death among tes among the global com- Here in the Philippines, the to produce insulin. The defi- Type 1 Diabetes cannot be some helpful and viable infor- Filipinos from the years 1999 munity. observance of World Diabetes ciency in insulin production prevented as based on medi- mation regarding Diabetes to 2002. As of 2005, one in World Diabetes Day be- Day is headed by the Depart- requires the patient to be cal accounts. However, the - 347 million people every 25 Filipinos was diag- came an official United Na- ment of Health alongside administered with sufficient more common form of Diabe- worldwide have Diabetes. nosed as having Diabetes. tions Day in 2007, in recogni- with local affiliates of the IDF doses of insulin on a daily tes, which is Type 2, is usually -In 2004, an estimated Also, according to Dr. tion as an important vehicle and Non-Government Or- basis, either through injection influenced by a person’s life- 3.4 million people died from Danilo F. Baldemor, diabe- in disseminating important ganizations that cater to Dia- or an insulin pump. This form style. By preventing and de- consequences of high fasting tologist and immediate past information and issues re- betes awareness and preven- of Diabetes was also known laying the occurrence of Type blood sugar. president of the Philippine garding the growing con- tion. Usual activities include before as Insulin-dependent, 2 Diabetes, people should do -More than 80% of Dia- Association of Diabetes Edu- cern behind Diabetes to the free blood glucose monitor- Juvenile or Childhood-onset the following adjustments to betes deaths occur in low and cators (PADE), Diabetes af- general public. The event is ing and testing, sports events Diabetes. their respective lifestyles: middle-income countries. fected the lives of 9.7% of the celebrated on November 14, such as fun runs and talks and Type 2 Diabetes is a condi- -Engage in exercise and be -WHO projects that Dia- total adult population in the which also marks the birth- seminars to the Filipino public tion which results when the physically active. betes will be the 7th leading whole country in 2012. This day of Frederick Banting, the about basic Diabetes informa- body becomes resistant to the -Eat a balanced and cause of death in 2030. brings the utmost necessity Canadian scientist and doctor tion and care. insulin it produces and the healthy diet that includes in- -Healthy diet, regular to incorporate to both young who alongside with Charles References: cells fail to properly utilize take of three to five servings of physical activity, maintaining and old Filipinos the impor- Best, conceived the idea that http://www.who.int/media- the insulin. Type 2 Diabetes is fruit and vegetables. Reduce a normal body weight and centre/factsheets/fs312/en/index. tance of adopting a healthy led to the discovery of insulin html (World Health Organization and maintained lifestyle in or- in 1922. Diabetes Factsheet) der to avoid the complications For years 2009 to 2013, the http://www.idf.org/world- Diabetesday/about (International of the disease. central theme for the annual Diabetes Federation) World Diabetes Day celebra- http://www.pchrd.dost.gov. World Diabetes Day tions is Diabetes Education ph/index.php/2012-05-23-07-46- First starting in 1991 as and Prevention. Activities that 36/2012-05-24-00-03-06/5803-Di- abetes-and-the-filipino-diet (Philip- an initiative of the Interna- are associated with the obser- pine Council for Health Research tional Diabetes Federation vance of World Diabetes Day and Development-Department of (IDF) and the World Health include press conferences, Science and Technology) BUSINESS VALENZUELA’S PREMIERE RESTOBAR AND GRILLERY By: Alexander B. Estoesta II It has been a common knowledge that Filipinos love good food. Aside from appreciating the finer points of cooking and food artistry, it is through partaking of a sumptuous meal that Pinoys alongside their families and friends bond, whether it be on a special occasion such as birthdays or weedings, or just simply relaxing after a stressful day at the office or school. In the heart of Valenzuela City in to the public in December 2012 after three Northern Metro Manila lies a dining es- months of construction. The restaurant’s tablishment that has a refreshing ambi- name is in tribute of Mr. Paler to his mo- ance and also serves good and delicious ther Marcelina. culinary dishes hot off the grill. A perfect Given his background in overseeing venue for those who want to momenta- the operations of restaurants and bars rily escape from the hustle and bustle of having worked as an area manager and the metropolis all the while enjoying a hot supervisor of several dining establish- meal and perhaps a cold bottle or two as ments before, Mr. Amado was tapped by well. Mr. Paler to be Villa Marcelina’s operations Located in Barangay Lingunan, Valen- manager. zuela City, Villa Marcelina prouds itself as As proof of their commitment to make the city’s biggest and finest restobar and the restobar more better, the two friends grill. Opened just last December 2012, Villa openly discuss matters and share their Marcelina has managed to establish itself ideas and suggestions regarding Villa as one of the more prominent dining es- Marcelina’s activities to each other on a tablishments in Valenzuela less than a year daily basis. Through this reciprocation of of its operations. thoughts, Mr. Paler and Mr. Amado are able to chart various marketing and pro- The Early Beginnings motional activities that helped enhanced of Villa Marcelina the image of Villa Marcelina in enticing According to the restaurant’s operation more people to visit the restobar. manager Arnold Amado, Villa Marcelina was a brainchild of his childhood friend Culinary Line-Up Jun Paler. Engaged in the auto supply Acknowledged as Valenuela’s big- business while based in California with his gest grillery and restobar, Villa Marcelina family, Mr. Paler disclosed to Mr. Amado prouds itself with a full-fledged menu that his plans to build a restaurant during one aims to capture even the most distinctive of his visits in the Philippines back in 2004. of tastes. “Nagkita kami dati ni Jun (Mr.