May 31, 2021 NOT many Filipinos understand that there is a huge connection between diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). There are risks and chances that diabetes, when left unaddressed, may progress to CVD, especially if the disease runs in the family.
Recently, the “For Your Sweetheart” campaign was launched to raise awareness to patients and their families of the connection between diabetes (sweet) and Cardiovascular disease (heart). The nationwide campaign aims to encourage patients to be more open and to actually talk to their doctors especially when diabetes runs in the family. Aside from that, the campaign also puts emphasis on the importance of the family members in the treatment journey of patients.