'Wag magpabudol: 5 things to know about diabetes

Diabetes was the fourth leading cause of death in the Philippines in 2023, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. The International Diabetes Federation reported in 2021 that 1 in 15 adult Filipinos has it, comprising a total of 4 million adults. Given the widespread disinformation and misinformation online, including the proliferation of health scams, here are five things you should know about diabetes.

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