Ayala Group's KonsultaMD Introduces P499 Diabetes Screening Package to Encourage Early Detection

​To address the rising prevalence of diabetes in the Philippines, Ayala Group's KonsultaMD has launched a new and affordable diabetes screening bundle to encourage more Filipinos to manage their health.

The package makes early detection more accessible. It costs only P499 and includes a fasting blood sugar test and a video consultation with a general practitioner.

Diabetes is the fourth biggest cause of mortality in the Philippines, affecting around one in every fourteen persons, according to government data. Alarmingly, most people stay asymptomatic for 5-7 years before being diagnosed, highlighting the importance of diabetes screening. KonsultaMD's bundle seeks to enable preventive and early detection.

​The condition primarily affects those who are overweight, smoke, drink alcohol on a frequent basis, have a family history of diabetes, hypertension, PCOS, or have insulin resistance.

KonsultaMD's mission is to educate the public about diabetes risk factors and promote timely screening to help prevent related problems.

"Our goal is to empower Filipinos to take charge of their health. By offering an affordable and convenient diabetes screening package, we're making it easier for individuals to invest in their well-being and potentially detect diabetes in its early stages,” said Beia Latay, KonsultaMD CEO.

​The bundled package offered by KonsultaMD simplifies the diabetes screening process. The KonsultaMD app allows users to simply schedule their fasting blood sugar test with a partner diagnostic laboratory and then consult with a general practitioner who is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to analyze the results.

By promoting early screening, a balanced diet, exercise, and weight control, the company hopes to drastically reduce the burden of diabetes on people's lives.

This program supports KonsultaMD's objective to transform healthcare access in the Philippines. KonsultaMD is a portfolio firm of 917Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe, that provides full telehealth services such as 24-hour doctor access, medical certificates, same-day pharmaceutical delivery, at-home diagnostics, and nursing care for babies and the elderly.

​Filipinos can take advantage of this affordable chance by visiting the KonsultaMD website or downloading the app from the App Store or Google Play.