Established in 2017, The Medical City Iloilo Diabetes and Metabolism Center is considered as Iloilo’s first holistic center of its kind that provides education, treatment, and management of diabetes mellitus and other complications that pose health risks to patients.

Managed by a team of experts composed of diabetes specialist, diabetes educator, and nutrition management specialist, The Medical City Iloilo Diabetes and Metabolism Center offers comprehensive management of this disease and its possible health complications.

Holistic Diabetes Care

In the Philippines, diabetes mellitus is considered as the fifth leading cause of death in the country based on the data of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) from January to December 2021.

Having this data, The Medical City Iloilo established a Diabetes and Metabolism Center that caters to the holistic needs of patients suffering from this disease. While it affects a large number of population across age groups, The Medical City Iloilo Diabetes and Metabolism Clinic supports patients suffering from this disease through proper education, management of their condition, and treatment of its health complications.

Situated as part of The Medical City Iloilo Ambulatory Care Center, the said diabetes clinic caters to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Alongside with this specialised clinic, medical professionals work hand-in-hand to prevent the complications of this disease and eventually reverse their condition through proper management, consistent monitoring, and personalised treatment.

Diabetes can affect the heart as it can lead to a condition called diabetic cardiomyopathy, where the heart muscle becomes weakened and less efficient in pumping blood. This can increase the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular complications. With The Medical City Iloilo being the “Heart Care Capital of Western Visayas”, patients can be assured that they will receive quality heart care services through the intervention of our heart care specialists.

In the eyes, diabetes can cause damage to the small blood vessels of the retina, leading to a condition known as diabetic retinopathy. This is a major cause of blindness in adults. At The Medical City Iloilo Diabetes and Metabolism Center, patients suffering from eye problems are referred to the Eye and Vision Clinic for proper diagnosis and treatment of their vision complication.

Similarly, in the nervous system, diabetes-related nerve damage (neuropathy) can result in symptoms such as tingling, numbness, pain, or weakness, often starting in the feet and hands. This can sometimes lead to unhealed wounds due to accidental cuts and lesions. With The Medical City Iloilo’s Stoma and Wound Care Clinic, patients can be assured that they will receive excellent wound care treatments to prevent further complications such as amputation.

Effective management of diabetes involves maintaining blood glucose levels within target ranges through a combination of lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise. At The Medical City Iloilo Diabetes and Metabolism Center, diabetes specialists and diabetes educators work together with Nutrition Management Specialists and Clinical Dietitians to provide patients with proper knowledge on what to eat and diet to undergo to maintain their sugar levels and/or improve their condition through proper and comprehensive meal planning.