THE Makati City government has begun distributing specialized monitoring kits for diabetes and hypertension to local residents and city employees.
Mayor Abigail Binay said this initiative is a significant part of the city’s comprehensive health strategy aimed at combating lifestyle diseases and improving the quality of life for the city residents.
“By providing these monitoring kits, we are not just equipping our citizens with tools; we are empowering them to take control of their health before they face critical health issues,” Binay said.
She added that regular monitoring can significantly reduce the risks of complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
The mayor said based on data from the city’s free medicine program, maintenance medicine for hypertension and diabetes top the list of medications dispensed to Yellow Card holders and dependents.
The hypertension kits include an Adult Aneroid Sphygmomanometer with a stethoscope, a booklet with a monitoring diary, dietary guidelines, an exercise plan, an embossed emergency contact tag designed as a bracelet, and a transparent storage bag.
The kits also contain a glucometer with 25 strips and lancets, a pack of 15 cotton balls, an embossed emergency contact tag bracelet, an NCD booklet tailored for diabetes management, a transparent bag for organized storage, and a sharps collector for safe disposal.
To date, the Makati Health Department has distributed a total of 969 hypertension kits and 1,006 diabetes kits.
Mayor Binay said beyond providing monitoring kits, the city also conducts regular health education sessions, community support, and direct access to specialized medical advice and periodic screenings.
She said these benefits are designed to foster a proactive approach to health management, encouraging residents to maintain their health and prevent disease progression.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “Makati LGU equips residents and staff with monitoring kits for diabetes, hypertension.”
