Abbott recently introduces new Glucerna Triple Care specialized nutrition for People with Pre-diabetes and Diabetes during "Ask the Diabetes Expert" Media Forum held at Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu City. Giving insights about Key strategy in addressing Diabetes complication was Dr. Gerry Tan, MD; Division of Endocrinology Chairman at the Cebu Doctor’s College of Medicine and Former President, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists - Philippines with Dr. Jose Rodolfo Dimaano Jr., MD from Abbott Nutrition Philippines.

Glucerna Triple Care provides 3 key benefits (based on latest scientific advances in nutrition):

1. Manages blood sugar or glucose levels:  its low glycemic index (GI), slow-release carbohydrate system with Sucromalt and Fibersol helps manage glucose response after eating. It has the highest level of Chromium Picolinate compared to other diabetes formula, a mineral which helps enhance insulin response
2. Supports heart health:  a unique, heart-friendly lipid blend rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and omega-3 fatty acids helps support heart health;* 
3. Helps with weight management: contains a combination of ingredients including fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and is low in calories*

*As part of an overall diabetes management plan including diet and exercise
Dr. Rodolfo Dimaano Jr said: “Based upon our 20-year history of creating science-based nutritional products specifically for the diabetes community, we are excited to introduce the most advanced specialized nutrition product, Glucerna Triple Care, available today in the Philippines to help the 10.6 million Filipinos at risk of diabetes and those affected by diabetes 3.”
“Glucerna Triple Care offers an unparalleled combination with three key benefits, clinically proven to manage blood sugar levels while supporting heart health and weight management – for those with pre-diabetes and diabetes.” he added.

THE GLUCERNA 1-2-3 CHALLENGE
Abbott, the makers of The Glucerna sponsors the Glucerna 1-2-3 Challenge, a 12-week program that was specially designed for people with diabetes to learn simple techniques to help them manage their diabetes with a healthy lifestyle. All participants should seek the advice of their physician before participating in this program and if they found to be suitable to the program on a continuing and regular basis during the course of the program.
Glucerna 123 Challenge provides resources for people with diabetes to create a simple plan that incorporates:

1. A healthy meal plan
2. Exercise
3. Specialized nutrition products such as Glucerna.

Glucerna 1-2-3 Challenge's 3 easy steps help people with diabetes to address 3 important components of managing their condition

1. Managing blood sugar response
2. Reducing weight and waistline
3. Supporting heart health.

People with diabetes can go to https://www.glucerna123challenge.com.ph to participate in the Gluverna 1-2-3 Challenge. A mobile app for free download is also available for iPhone and Android smart phones for on-the-go access to the program. Glucerna 123 challenge has a loyalty program that rewards members with points found in every can of Glucerna Triple Care everytime they purchase. This rewards program is also extended everytime the members access the website and to update their levels of blood sugar, weight and physical activity.

For more information on the Glucerna1-2-3 Challenge, you may contact 02-995-5555 or visit their website at https://www.glucerna123challenge.com.ph

Glucerna Triple Care is not a substitute for any existing course of treatment administered by your physician and is onlymeant for use under strict medical supervision as part of an overall diabetes management plan

Glucerna Triple Care is available in Mercury Drug outlets, key supermarkets and drugstores nationwide.

Abbott Gluverna Triple Care and 1-2-3 Challenge posted at Cebu Events Blog

Some Health Benefits of drinking Tea are: Anti-cancer properties, Increases metabolic rate, Possible anti-diabetes effect, Boosts immune system and many more.
Tea and Symphony is one of Cebu's Milk Tea Café that offers Fresh Brewed Teas to both the local Cebuanos and Asian tourist in Cebu. Tea and Symphony is located at the front facade of University of Cebu (UC) Banilad Campus which just opens last February 19, 2012. Tea & Symphony Cebu serves a variety of Brewed Teas, Fruit Teas, Milk Teas, Non Teas, Tea toppings and Snacks mostly Taiwanese Street Food chickenm Fish or Tofu.
My Personal favourite is Tea & Symphony Milk Tea : ) Since i prefer sweets.

Some of Tea and Symphony Cafe Brewed Tea Offering are: Tean and Symphony Tea, Chrysanthemum Ouer Tea, Ceylon Tea, Ching Tea, Darjeling Tea, English Tea, Formosa Tea, Oolong Tea, Wintermelon Tea, Japanese Tea, Genmaichs Tea, Sakura GreenTea and Wheat Green Tea.

Tea and Symphony Cafe Fruit Teas offering includes Apple Green Tea, Apple Black Tea, Orange Black Tea and Strawberry black Tea. Tea and Symphony Non Tea list are Taro Milk, Coconut Milk and Almond Milk.

Tea and Symphony Cafe's best offering is their Milk Teas namely: Tea & Symphony, Ceylon Milk Tea, Formosa Milk Tea, Black Dragon Milk Tea, Hokkaido Milk Tea, Okinawa Milk Tea and Wintermelon Milk Tea. Milk Tea topping are Aloe Vera, Coffe Jelly, Nata de Coco, Egg Pudding and Taro Pudding.
Tea and Symphony Cebu is open from 9am to 10pm on weekdays and 1pm to 10pm on weekends. Tea and Symphony is a Free Wifi Internet zone cafe. You may contact Tea & Symphony at 416-1716 or Email, teasymphony@ymail.com. Parking space is available for Tea & Symphony customers only.
Tea Health Benefits source: wikipedia.org
Tea and Symphony Milk Tea Cafe in Cebu posted at Cebu Events Blog