Dr. Patrick Abarquez - Endocrinology

29/09/2026

PAANO MAIIWASAN ANG PAGKAKAROON NG INSULIN RESISTANCE?

✅ Ang INSULIN RESISTANCE ay ang condition kung saan ang katawan ay hindi nagrerespond sa insulin.

✅ Dahil dito, hindi magamit ng cells ang glucose at nagbubuild-up ang glucose sa dugo. Over time, maaari tong pagmulang ng DIABETES at mga CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

✅ Common na mga RISK FACTORS ng pagkakaroon ng INSULIN RESISTANCE ay ang EXCESS BODY FAT at LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

✅ Ang diet na MATAAS SA PROCESSED FOODS, SOBRANG CARBOHYDRATES AT SATURATED FATS ay linked din sa insulin resistance

✅ Upang maiwasan ang pagkakaroon ng insulin resistance:

1. EAT NUTRITIOUS FOODS - less processed, more fresh and whole foods. Kumain ng naaayon sa pangangailangan. Masama ang sobra-sobrang calories. Nakadepende ang total calories na kailangan sa age, s*x, weight at level of activity.

2. INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - pagsamahin ang aerobic exercises gaya ng jogging at strength training gaya ng pagbubuhat ng weights. Gawin regularly throughout the week

3. LOSE WEIGHT - mababawasan ang belly fat sa pamamagitan ng number 1 and number 2. May mga certain medications gaya ng semaglutide at tirzepatide na makakatulong dito.

26/09/2026

Always blessed to have fantastic clinic-mates at Manila Med. The one and only Dr Grace Topacio and the birthday celebrant, Dr Dianne Vieja.

❤️❤️

26/09/2026

CLINIC SCHEDULES
Sept 28-Oct 3, 2026

26/09/2026

25/09/2026

🦋 SMALL GLAND. BIG ROLE IN YOUR HEALTH.

Your thyroid may be a small gland in your neck, but the hormones it produces influence many important body functions—including metabolism, heart rate, body temperature, energy levels, muscle function, digestion, and weight.

When thyroid hormones become too high or too low, symptoms can sometimes be subtle or mistaken for stress, fatigue, or other conditions.

Watch for possible changes such as unexplained weight gain or loss, unusual fatigue or weakness, palpitations, heat or cold intolerance, tremors, changes in bowel habits, or changes in mood and sleep.

Experiencing these symptoms does not automatically mean you have a thyroid disorder. Proper medical assessment and appropriate laboratory testing are important.

At I.C.A.R.E. Inopiquez-Cabrera Physical Rehabilitation Clinic, consult with:

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Patrick Paolo Abarquez
Endocrinology

For concerns involving hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, diabetes, metabolic conditions, and other endocrine disorders.

💙 At ICARE, we believe in patient-centered, collaborative care—understanding the condition while caring for the whole person.

📅 Tuesday & Thursday — By Appointment

📍 I.C.A.R.E. Inopiquez-Cabrera Physical Rehabilitation Clinic
3/F One Infinite Lifestyle Center, 147 Pasig Blvd., Pineda, Pasig City

☎️ (02) 8867-3208
📱 0998-551-4574

Your thyroid may be small—but understanding it can make a big difference in your health.

For your care, ICARE.

24/09/2026

💡 The Endocrinologist Among Surgeons

Managing thyroid cancer takes a village—and a true multidisciplinary team!

Grateful to join the 91st Virtual Multidisciplinary Tumor Board on Thyroid Cancer, organized by the Philippine College of Surgeons Cancer Commission Foundation.

Let's continue raising awareness for early detection and comprehensive thyroid health! 🎗️🩺

24/09/2026

The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) is open to issuing a policy on recognizing the lived names of transgender and q***r Filipinos across higher education institutions (HEIs).

Akbayan Partylist Rep. Perci Cendaña asked if the CHEd is considering a policy issuance on recognition of lived names of the members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

“The CHEd actually does not see legal impediment. The CHEd is, in fact, very much open to a discussion regarding this,” Lagdameo said.

Cendaña welcomed the responses, underscoring the importance of allowing the use of lived names, especially in commencement rites.

He added that it is “important to join them in celebrating that milestone” as they use their lived names.

READ MORE: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2310198/ched-ok-to-issue-rule-recognizing-lived-names-of-transgender-q***r-filipinos?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwY2xjawUggq5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMTN5Q0MweFI4RHg1dVhCb3lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeTiMCkUwQvkxZGn0r_8CkRgNUbdx8cwsNMRkeW-JKIkvLLf3HA7R1Dx5bR1o_aem_Ps_7uUEUg-AiyWJkvfPjdA

24/09/2026

What does “Undetectable” actually mean?

It means HIV levels in the blood are too low for a viral load test to detect. It also means that a Person Living with HIV will not transmit it s*xually.

This status can only be confirmed through a viral load test, not by how healthy someone looks or how long they’ve been on treatment.

U=U: Undetectable = Untransmittable.

Follow SHIP Clinic for more trusted information on HIV care, prevention, and wellbeing.

23/09/2026

Paano nga ba ang tamang pagcheck ng thyroid gland?

Ano ang gagawin kung may makapang bukol sa leeg?

Kailangan bang matakot sa biopsy ng thyroid nodule? surgery? radioactive iodine?

Kamusta ang buhay pagkatapos ng operasyon sa mga mayroong thyroid cancer?

Samahan niyo kaming sagutin ang mga katanungan ito sa September 23, 6pm via Facebook Live.

Kita-kits!