Every other Wednesday in the Pacific Daily News, Ernest Aquino, TakeCare’s wellness team lead, and Jennifer Artero, registered nurse, write Wellness Wednesdays, a column offering tips and suggestions to live a balanced lifestyle.

Understanding the basics - November 15, 2023

Eye disease can affect people with diabetes type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes (diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy) to include retinopathy, macular edema, cataract, and glaucoma. Subsequently, all can lead to vision loss and blindness. However, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment can go a long way toward protecting your eyesight. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes your eye health journey should start with scheduling annual dilated eye exams.

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Prediabetes and the power of weight loss - November 29, 2023

Prediabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes.

It’s a warning sign that you are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes if you don’t make lifestyle changes. One of the most effective ways to manage prediabetes and reduce your risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes is through weight loss.

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Ernest Aquino is TakeCare’s wellness team lead & lifestyle coach. He can be contacted at Ernest.Aquino@takecareasia.com. Jennifer Artero, is a registered nurse. She can be contacted at Jennifer.Artero@takecareasia.com.