My Diabetes Journey and how insulin therapy has helped me

 

Diabetes Mellitus is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

“You have diabetes.” Those three words continued to ring right into my ears from the time I got my blood work up to the time I went to see an endocrinologist. I know it wasn’t that bad, it wasn’t cancer but it felt like it was. I’ve got no one else to blame but myself—my poor eating habits, my being a lazy couch potato for years and my being an emotional eater. Yes, all these years, I’ve taken my health for granted.

I have type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a lifelong chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to use energy. For non-diabetics, the sugar and carbohydrates in the food we consume are transformed into glucose which the cells absorb in the bloodstream with the help of the hormone called insulin. But for diabetics like me, it’s a different story. Since we don’t produce or do not have enough insulin in the body, we can’t absorb glucose, which in turn creates a build-up in the blood and often leads to more serious illnesses or complications.

It was in 2015 that I first learned I had diabetes mellitus. Prior to that, I wasn’t aware I was diabetic. In fact, I accidentally found out about my health right after my right eye bled and I started seeing “floaters.” It turned out I already had diabetic retinopathy. I had my damaged eye undergo two laser treatments/pan-retinal photocoagulation treatment. Unfortunately, the retina on my right eye has been severely damaged and is already irreversible.

Lactacyd Feminine Wash: Unique care for every woman

Intimate care is an essential aspect of every woman’s health and well-being. Women use feminine wash in order to prevent irritation, odor, itching and other discomforts as well as 

 practicing proper hygiene is also an effective prevention against infections.  Lactacyd, a leading brand in feminine hygiene understands these needs. Thus, they give a more "personalized" approach to intimate care with its latest range of feminine care solutions. 

Lactacyd formally launched its latest range in the Philippines with no less than top model, TV host and movie actress Anne Curtis-- Lactacyd’s brand ambassador since 2012. The press launch was held recently at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, with company officials, VIPs, and select media in attendance.   

With its 25 years of expertise, Lactacyd promises to provide safe and natural intimate care. Lactacyd now offers a wide range of choices that match different personalities, lifestyles and hygienic needs of the women of today. Originally made from natural and mild milk-based ingredients, lactoserum and lactic acid – Lactacyd’s unique formulation complements a woman’s pH while effectively helping to prevent irritation and problems caused by bacteria.

For women who may suffer from irritation as a result of daily activities and humidity, there's Lactacyd Protecting. With its lactoserum and lactic acid, this classic Lactacyd keeps itching, irritation and odor away through its delicate caring properties.

Lactacyd White Intimate wash provides women with safe and clinically-tested cleansing with effective lightening of the bikini area. With natural plant-based Actipone-B, marine-based Algowhite, and milk as main components, Lactacyd White Intimate gently lightens the intimate area within 4 weeks1 that’s why it’s preferred by 9 out of 10 Asian women. 

 Defy the early aging process with Lactacyd Revitalize--an innovative feminine wash that goes beyond mere cleansing. It promotes skin softness and elasticity with its Vitamin E and collagen ingredients which have been proven to enhance skin softness, suppleness and firmness. Based on a research, users claim to achieve 90% skin youthfulness in just 10 days! 

 

  On the other hand, Lactacyd All-Day Care (formerly known as Lactacyd Fresh Radiance), us perfect for everyday cleansing. This variant combines natural milk extracts with light floral scent that gently cleanses and refreshes the intimate area. It also comes in handy All-Day Care Wipes for on-the-go feminine care.

 

 My favorite variant is the latest one and it's called Lactacyd Cool and Fresh. It helps women to stay pleasantly protected and confident with its longer-lasting freshness. Made from menthol essences and milk extracts, this clear and mildly soothing variant effectively provides cooling and longer-lasting freshness against the sticky-icky feeling down there.

 

“Lactacyd understands that each woman is unique, and with needs different from one another; especially when it comes to intimate care. This is why we now have a wide range of products to meet women's intimate care needs that go beyond cleansing. This new range also comes in a new look to showcase the different benefits we offer; thus making it easier for the women to choose which Lactacyd is best for them," said Aldellyn Po, Franchise Manager for Lactacyd.  

“By staying true to our brand belief, we have empowered generations of women to stay healthy and feel confident with products that offer cleanliness, freshness, and comfort for the confidence every woman needs to bring out her best,” said Charlene Banzal, Business Unit Director for Sanofi Consumer Health Care.

 

The latest Lactacyd intimate care range is now available in leading drugstores, supermarkets and beauty shops nationwide. For more information, visit www.lactacyd.ph or follow by liking its Facebook and Instagram pages (womantalks). 

Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this post. Opinions expressed are my own.