MANILA, Philippines – 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. – Rappler.com
Presenter, writer, videographer, and video editor: Shay Du
Supervising editor: Chay Hofileña
Supervising producers: Beth Frondoso, JC Gotinga
Shay Du is a Rappler intern. She is an incoming fourth-year mass communication student at Silliman University.
