Sam Milby reveals Type 2 diabetes diagnosis

Despite his healthy lifestyle, Sam Milby revealed that he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes since last year, while reminding his fans to get checked up regularly.

Milby announced his diagnosis on his Instagram account on Monday, June 24, while sharing a photo of a blood sugar monitoring kit.

“I’ve always thought of myself as a healthy person. I don’t have a sweet tooth, bihira din mag junk food, pero last year I found out na may type 2 diabetes na ako,” he said.

(I’ve always thought of myself as a healthy person. I don’t have a sweet tooth. I rarely eat junk food. But last year, I found out that I have Type 2 diabetes.)

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The actor-singer shared that his parents and grandparents “never had” diabetes, but he hoped that he consulted a doctor about his condition earlier.

“My parents and grandparents never had it. I just wish I got checked up earlier nung pre-diabetes pa. My advice — don’t ignore the symptoms (my main symptoms — always thirsty and urinating often) and get checked up regularly),” he wrote.

Milby’s celebrity friends, such as Isabel Oli-Prats, Say Alonzo, Troy Montero, and Christine Babao, wished him well in the comments. Babao also pointed out his high blood sugar while “welcoming him” to the club.

Some netizens shared their bout with diabetes, with others assuring Milby that his condition can still be “reversed.”

Type 2 diabetes is a form of diabetes where one has high blood sugar, lack of insulin, and insulin resistance. According to the WHO, being physically inactive and having excess body weight are among the causes. Despite this, it can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise.

According to an INQUIRER.net report, one in 14 Filipino adults lives with diabetes.