Thought leaders call for holistic approach and early intervention vs Obesity and Diabetes

Global thought leaders Professor Luc Van Gaal (University of Antwerp), cardiologist Dante Morales, Professor David Cummings (University of Washington), and Dr. Roger Chen (University of New South Wales) convened Tuesday, 27 January 2026, for a press briefing on obesity and type 2 diabetes in Pasay City. The panel emphasized that these conditions are chronic diseases requiring urgent, holistic care and early intervention rather than just lifestyle adjustments. Latest data show that adult prevalence of diabetes in the Philippines is at 7.5%, corresponding to 4.7 million adults, with more than 87% either overweight or obese.

Toto Lozano

Global thought leaders Professor Luc Van Gaal (University of Antwerp), cardiologist Dante Morales, Professor David Cummings (University of Washington), and Dr. Roger Chen (University of New South Wales) convened Tuesday, 27 January 2026, for a press briefing on obesity and type 2 diabetes in Pasay City. The panel emphasized that these conditions are chronic diseases requiring urgent, holistic care and early intervention rather than just lifestyle adjustments. Latest data show that adult prevalence of diabetes in the Philippines is at 7.5%, corresponding to 4.7 million adults, with more than 87% either overweight or obese.

Toto Lozano

Global thought leaders Professor Luc Van Gaal (University of Antwerp), cardiologist Dante Morales, Professor David Cummings (University of Washington), and Dr. Roger Chen (University of New South Wales) convened Tuesday, 27 January 2026, for a press briefing on obesity and type 2 diabetes in Pasay City. The panel emphasized that these conditions are chronic diseases requiring urgent, holistic care and early intervention rather than just lifestyle adjustments. Latest data show that adult prevalence of diabetes in the Philippines is at 7.5%, corresponding to 4.7 million adults, with more than 87% either overweight or obese.