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The Unihealth Southwoods Diabetes Center is a trusted facility in Southwoods Ecocentrum, Biñan, Laguna, focused on providing comprehensive and compassionate care. Our mission is to create personalized diabetes treatment plans that help you live a healthier and more confident life. From advanced insulin therapy to essential diabetes education, our team is here to guide you with care and expertise. We support individuals with Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, and complex conditions such as Diabetes Insipidus.
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Diabetes Symptoms and Skin Signs
Early awareness by recognizing diabetes signs and symptoms is key to successful diabetes management. It helps to understand the common signs of increased blood sugar, including those that show up on the skin.
Common Diabetes Symptoms to Watch For:
- Increased thirst and frequent urination (malalang pagka-uhaw at madalas na pag-ihi)
- Unexplained weight loss or fatigue (hindi maipaliwanag na pagbaba ng timbang o pagkapagod)
- Blurred vision (malabong paningin)
- Slow healing wounds or cuts (mga sugat o hiwa na mabagal gumaling)
- Increased hunger (mas madalas na pagkagutom)
- Frequent infections (madalas na pagkakaroon ng impeksyon)
Important Skin Signs of Diabetes:
- Frequent fungal or yeast infections (madalas napagkakaroon ng impeksyon mula sa fungi o yeast)
- Dark velvety patches known as acanthosis nigricans (maitim na mga patse)
- Persistent diabetes rash (mga pantal na hindi maalis)
Sometimes, diabetes symptoms manifest differently in women. Here are some diabetes symptoms that women may experience:
- Vaginal dryness (panunuyo ng ari)
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infection (UTIs) (madalas napagkakaroon ng UTI)
- Yeast Infections (impeksyon mula sa yeast)
If you notice any of these symptoms, please visit Unihealth Southwoods Diabetes Center as soon as you can for a diabetes consultation.
Services Offered
Diabetes Consultation
Get a personalized management plan from our experienced diabetes doctor. Your doctor will provide diagnosis, risk assessment, medication review, and long-term treatment planning.
Diabetes Education
Learn the knowledge and skills you need for effective diabetes self-management. The goal is to help you understand blood sugar level targets, how to manage your diabetes when you’re sick, and stress management techniques. At Southwoods, we have a Nurse Diabetes Educator whom you can learn from about effective diabetes self-management.
Diet Counseling
Get a realistic meal plan designed just for you that supports better blood sugar control. A Licensed Dietician is available here at Unihealth Southwoods to advise you on medical nutrition therapy, carbohydrate counting, and lifestyle guidance.
Foot Assessment
Protect your feet with specialized diabetic foot care. This diabetes service includes detailed nerve checks, blood circulation assessment, and customized prevention strategies.
CBG Monitoring
Our Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) Monitoring service helps you learn how to monitor your blood sugar with confidence. It includes training on glucose meters, continuous glucose monitors, and proper tracking.
Insulin Therapy
Get expert support on modern insulin delivery options and methods. You will be given guidance on insulin pens and pumps, along with support for dose adjustment.
Physical Fitness Guidelines
Build a safe and effective exercise plan that meets your needs. You will be receiving activity recommendations that support insulin sensitivity and overall wellness.
The Diabetes Center is located on the 6th Floor Outpatient Department, Room 601.
Diabetes Center Operating Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 12:00NN and 1:00PM to 5:00PM
To know if you need Diabetes Education, please talk to your doctor.
Why Choose Our Diabetes Center?
When choosing where to receive diabetes treatment, you deserve specialized, patient centered care, trusted guidance, and an environment that is truly supportive.
Specialized Expertise
Our Diabetes Center in Laguna focuses on managing and treating diabetes and complications related to it. You will receive care tailored for the type of diabetes you may have such as Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, or Gestational Diabetes.
Coordinated Team Approach
All necessary services, from diet counseling to fitness planning, are available in just one place. Your diabetes care is seamless and centered entirely on your well-being.
Focus on Empowerment
Education is at the heart of what we do. We believe that when you thoroughly understand your condition and how to manage it, you will have a better life. We help you gain understanding of your condition, including answering common questions like whether diabetes can be cured or brought to remission.
Local, Trusted Care
We proudly serve the community of Biñan, Laguna and surrounding towns and provinces such as Sta. Rosa and San Pedro, Laguna and even Cavite areas like Carmona, providing reliable support for long term chronic disease management.
Helpful Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Can diabetes be cured?
Type 1 Diabetes and Diabetes Insipidus do not have a permanent cure currently. However, many patients achieve remission (meaning blood sugar levels return to non-diabetic range without medication) of Type 2 Diabetes through intensive efforts like weight loss, diet counseling, and physical fitness guidelines compliance. Our Diabetes Center’s focus is on achieving the best possible quality of life and control, regardless of type.
What is the difference of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
– Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, often diagnosed during childhood, where the immune system attacks cells that produce insulin. This condition requires Insulin Therapy.
– Type 2 Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or it become insulin-resistant. It’s often linked to lifestyle factors and can be managed initially through Diet Counseling and Physical Fitness plans.
I’m pregnant, should I be screened for Gestational Diabetes?
Yes, you should. Gestational Diabetes screening is a standard part of prenatal care, typically done between weeks 24 and 28. If diagnosed, our Diabetes Center offers specialized Diabetes Consultation and Diet Counseling to protect both mother and baby through careful management.
How often should I see a Diabetes Doctor?
For those with stable diabetes, we usually recommend getting a full Diabetes Consultation with our endocrinologist every 3-6 months, depending on your A1C levels, your current medication, or if you’ve started Insulin Therapy. It could also depend on whether you’re experiencing complications like specific skin signs of diabetes.
Will my PhilHealth or HMO cover the services you provide at your Diabetes Center?
We are a PhilHealth accredited hospital and partnered with many HMO providers in the Philippines. PhilHealth covers some of the checkups, lab tests, and medicines through the YAKAP (Konsulta) and GAMOT programs. Their case rates may also cover other inpatient and outpatient care. For HMOs, it depends on your plan. It’s best to ask your HMO provider directly and obtain a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for covered procedures.
Using your PhilHealth or HMO to cover your Diabetes treatment?
You deserve clear answers and effective care.
Schedule a diabetes consultation with an experienced diabetes doctor at the Unihealth Southwoods Diabetes Center and explore the treatment options that fit your life.