A Pinoy Biker’s Philippine Rural Adventures

One factor that contributed to my present heart ailment is diabetes. I knew I had it as far back as 12 years ago. At that time, I did not feel anything that would alarm me much. Yes a routine blood sugar test showed higher than normal results but since I felt just fine, I did not do anything at all. Diet and exercise were alien practices for me.

My mother had diabetes. She religiously took her medicines, had regular check up with her doctor. She was able to control her diabetes alright but in the end, she died of cancer. I don’t know if it actually contributed to her cancer. Yet now I know diabetes can cause death.

The United Nations has proclaimed November 14 as World Diabetes Day. And in line with this, the Philippine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (PSEM) is organizing a 20 kilometer fun bike ride on Sunday, November 11, 2007. This activity aims to increase awareness on diabetes and promote prevention programs to stop diabetes and related disorders such as hypertension and obesity. According to PSEM, studies show that the best prevention to diabetes is through healthy diet and regular exercise.

For details, please contact Dr. Viki V. Guanzon, Rm. 101 The Doctors’ Hospital, Bacolod City, Tel. no. 034-4334610 Monday to Saturday at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Manila
Venue: One Esplanade, Mall of Asia to Quezon Memorial Circle,
then back to One Esplanade
6:00 AM Assembly
6:30 AM Start of “Go Bike Pilipinas! World Diabetes Day”
10:00AM Closing

For registration, please contact:
PSEM Secretariat c/o Ms. Pia M. Larracochea (02) 633-64-20
Dr. Josephine Carlos-Raboca (02) 840-4078
UCAP Office (02) 453-7375

Bacolod
Venue: Lagoon in front of old Provincial Capitol
4:00 AM Assembly Time and Registration

For registration, please contact:
Dr. Ma. Luz Vicenta V. Guanzon (034) 433-4610 0918-7091341 0920-938-5956

Cagayan De Oro
Venue: Capitol Building Cagayan De Oro City
6:00 AM Assembly Time and Registration
10:00 AM Closing

For registration, please contact:
Dr. Antonietta Corazon S. Sison (08822) 722-472
Dr. Emilia Gako-Patriana (08822) 724-892