Association of Diabetes Nurse Educators of the Philippines

2008 marks the 100^th founding anniversary of the UP (University of the Philippines) System. A one day public service fair entitled “UP Para sa Bayan” was organized by UP Colleges and Alumni last December 13, 2008 along the University Avenue. 100 booths were set up to give free services such as health counseling, haircut, legal advices, etc.

ADNEP was invited by the UP College of Nursing Alumni Association to conduct health education among high risk patients with diabetes. Two of our friends from the pharmaceutical industry (FMEI and Roche) conducted free blood sugar checking. Around 130 clients were given services by our booth alone. Young registered nurses eagerly took the blood pressure, height and weight, waist circumference and BMI of our clients.