(File photo) MANILA - Persons with diabetes who received their booster shots are less likely to get hospitalized due to the coronavirus, a health expert said Thursday. In a televised public briefing, Philippine Society of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism member Dr. Carol Montano said the number of patients with diabetes who were hospitalized because of Covid-19 had gone down, both locally and abroad, since the administration of booster shots started. Citing studies of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Diabetes Association, Montano said booster shots provide extra layer of protection against Covid-19 for individuals suffering from diabetes. "'Di po naging enough 'yung full dose eh, marami sa mga maysakit na diabetes, after four months nagkaroon po sila ulit nung either new variant na Covid-19 (Receving the full dose [primary series] was not enough, many of those who have diabetes, they had either the new variant of Covid-19 after four m
Nothing can stop Christmas not even 2020.
Filipinos will continue to celebrate the holiday season with merrymaking, Christmas carols, exchanging of gifts, virtual get-togethers with family and friends and,of course, enjoy NocheBuena and Media Nochewith a delectable holiday spread.
While it is tempting to consume all that delicious food prepared by the family or gifted by well-meaning friends, not all meals are healthy, especially for people living with diabetes.
To raise awareness about the critical connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the “For Your SweetHeart” campaign, spearheaded by Boehringer Ingelheim (Philippines), Inc. in partnership with medical societies, and campaign ambassador Kuya Kim Atienza are presenting special recipes this holiday season for people living with diabetes.