The Endocrine Center – Diabetes, Metabolism and Weight Management is a comprehensive center dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of endocrine, metabolic, and weight-related disorders. It delivers evidence-based, patient-centered care through a multidisciplinary team of Endocrinologists, Diabetes Educators, Registered Dietitians, Nurses, and Allied Healthcare Professionals.
The Center aims to empower patients to achieve optimal health through personalized treatment plans, advanced diabetes technologies, structured education, nutrition therapy, and preventive care. Its services are delivered through comprehensive clinical programs and referral pathways, ensuring seamless and integrated care at every stage of the patient’s journey.
Services
A. Diabetes Education
Structured education programs help patients understand their condition and develop lifelong self-management skills.
Programs
- Diabetes Self-Management Education
- Prediabetes Education
- Gestational Diabetes Education
- Diabetes in Pregnancy Education
- Weight Management Education
- Diabetic Foot Care Education
- Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Education and Counseling
B. Medical Nutrition Therapy
The Center’s Registered Dietitians provide individualized nutrition plans based on each patient’s medical condition, lifestyle, and treatment goals.
Nutrition Counseling
- Individual Nutrition Consultation
- Carbohydrate Counting
- Calorie Counting
- Nutrition Label Interpretation
- Healthy Eating while Dining Out
- Buffet and Restaurant Meal Planning
Personalized Nutrition Planning
- One-Week Meal Planning
- Food Diary Assessment
- Enteral Feeding Nutrition Guidance
C. Metabolic and Functional Assessment
- Body Composition Analysis
- Hand Grip Strength Assessment
D. Diabetes Monitoring & Technology
Utilization of modern diabetes technologies to improve glucose control and reduce complications.
Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG)
- Training and interpretation using SMBG devices
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
- Comprehensive CGM services including CGM education and device training
E. Comprehensive Diabetes Care Packages
Designed to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
Diabetes Basic Care
- Nutrition Counseling
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
- Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Examination
Diabetes Total Care
- Diabetes Education
- Nutrition Counseling
- Comprehensive Foot Examination
- Foot Care Education
- Ankle-Brachial Index
- Body Composition Analysis
Gestational Diabetes Basic Care
- GDM Education
- Nutrition Counseling
- SMBG Education
Gestational Diabetes Total Care
- Comprehensive GDM Education
- Nutrition Counseling
- SMBG Training
- Insulin Instruction and Demonstration
Diabetes in Pregnancy Total Care
- Diabetes and Pregnancy Education
- Nutrition Counseling
- SMBG Training
- Insulin Instruction and Demonstration
Diabetic Foot Risk Screening
- Foot Care Education
- Comprehensive Foot Examination
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
F. Weight Management Program
A physician-supervised weight management program that combines medical evaluation, nutrition, lifestyle modification, and evidence-based therapies.
Basic Weight Management Consultation
- Initial Endocrinologist Consultation
- Weight Management Education
- Body Composition Analysis
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition Label Reading
- Food Diary Assessment
Total Weight Management Consultation
Includes everything in Basic Care plus:
- Follow-up Endocrinologist Consultation
- Repeat Body Composition Analysis
- Progress Monitoring
Optional Program Enhancements
- Comprehensive Metabolic Laboratory Package
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist or Dual GIP/GLP-1 Therapy Administration
- Exercise Therapy
- Behavioral Counseling
G. Therapeutic Interventions
Injectable Therapy Training
With individualized instruction on:
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Administration
- Dual GIP/GLP-1 Therapy Administration
- Insulin Injection Technique
Insulin Pump Therapy
Basic Program
- Endocrinologist Evaluation
- Pump Therapy Education
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Pump Initiation
- CGM Sensor Insertion
- Initial Pump Set
- Guardian CGM
- Remote Educator Support
Comprehensive Program
Includes everything in the Basic Program plus:
- Follow-up Endocrinologist Visits
- Continuous CGM Data Interpretation
- Insulin Dose Adjustment
- Ongoing Remote Educator Support
H. Diabetic Foot & Vascular Care
Early detection and treatment help prevent diabetic foot complications.
Foot Assessment
- Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Examination
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Foot Care Procedures
- Nail Cutting
- Callus Management
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Ingrown Toenail Management
- Minor Wound Cleaning and Dressing
I. Preventive Care & Adult Immunization
We emphasize prevention as part of comprehensive metabolic care.
Available vaccines include:
- Influenza Vaccine
- Pneumococcal Vaccines (PCV13, PCV15, PCV20, PPSV23)
- Hepatitis A Vaccine
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Herpes Zoster Vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Other recommended adult immunizations based on individual risk assessment
Why Choose the MakatiMed Endocrine Center?
- Comprehensive, multidisciplinary endocrine care
- Board-certified Endocrinologists
- Registered Dietitians and Diabetes Educators
- Advanced diabetes technologies including CGM and insulin pump therapy
- Personalized nutrition and weight management programs
- Comprehensive diabetic foot and vascular assessment
- Convenient access to diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive services in one center
Head : Maria Princess Landicho-Kanapi, MD
