As the Filipino’s partner in health, Sun Life Philippines (Sun Life) is ramping up its
fight against diabetes with the launch of initiatives that promote diabetes
awareness and prevention through a healthier lifestyle.
The efforts kick off with the launch of the Sun Life Diabetes Corner. These will be
integrated in the recently established Sun Life Barangay Health Stations (SLBHS),
an initiative of the Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life
Foundation), and will be piloted in Barangay Pansol, Taal, Batangas.
Diabetes education materials are being readied for the upcoming ribbon cutting and openingof the very first Sun Life Diabetes Corner
The Diabet es Corner will integrate a diabetes program in the SLBHS to promote
awareness and prevention. Basic medical services such as blood sugar screening
will be provided for pre-diabetic patients, while informative dissemination will be
done through fliers and educational videos. Healthy diet options will also be shared
to diabetic patients to help them better manage their condition.
“Diabetes prevention is a global advocacy for Sun Life. We remain optimistic that
with proper education and access to basic medical services, patients will triumph
over this debilitating illness,” says Benedict Sison, Country Head and CEO of Sun
Life. “We are grateful for this chance to help our countrymen live healthier and
brighter lives.”
To reach even more Filipinos, Sun Life will also activate the “Sun Life Wellness on
Wheels,” a mobile diabetes clinic that will go on a caravan to partner communities
to conduct blood sugar screening, offer free consultation, and share relevant
information. This will be done in the next phase of the program.
Moreover, Sun Life, in cooperation with Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance, will also
launch the SUNPIOLOGY Family Challenge to make health and wellness a shared
goal among families as they fight diabetes. Everyone is encouraged to follow Sun
Life’s social media pages, @sunlifeph on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, for
details to be shared soon.
All these align with Sun Life’s current campaign dubbed “Partner in Health,” which
aims to encourage more Filipinos to live healthier lives for a brighter future.
