Leila L. Diaz, MD, FPCP, FPCC

15/02/2026

If you complain of stiffness/numbness of your hands & fingers especially in the morning, follow these mobility exercises.

06/02/2026

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29/01/2026

Thinking of stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro? Here’s what studies show.

Many people lose weight on GLP-1 medicines—but about half stop within a year.

After stopping, most people regain the weight within 1–2 years. Improvements in blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol usually fade and return to where they started.

Weight comes back much faster after stopping these medicines than after weight loss from diet and exercise.

Doctors also see that hunger and cravings return strongly, and restarting the medicine doesn’t always work as well the next time.

Another concern: when weight is regained, it is mostly fat, not muscle, which is harder on the body.

The reality: very few people keep the weight off long-term without continuing the medication.

These medicines were developed as long-term treatment for obesity and diabetes, not quick or temporary weight-loss fixes.

Takeaway: If you start a GLP-1, it’s important to think of it as a long-term plan, and to talk with your doctor before stopping.

22/12/2025

03/11/2025

⚠️ Clinic Advisory
Due to Typhoon Tino, clinic tomorrow—Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025—is canceled for everyone’s safety.
For rescheduling of appointments, please call or text 0977 701 3522.

For urgent concerns, proceed to the nearest ER. Keep safe, everyone.
🌧️🙏

16/08/2025

10/08/2025

26/07/2025

❓How many steps a day for better brain and body health?
The magical number of 10000 steps per day may not be necessary.

▶️A new Lancet Public Health study shows that just 7000 steps/day (not 10,000) can sharply reduce the risk of:
1. Dementia by 38%
2. Cardiovascular disease incidence by 25%
3. Cardiovascular disease death by 47%
4. All-cause mortality (death) by 47%
5. Cancer mortality by 37%
6. Significant reduction in diabetes, depression, & falls risk

✅ Even 4000 steps/day offer major benefits.
Step count is----Simple. Measurable. Life-saving.

Every step counts — for your brain, heart, and future.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(25)00164-1/fulltext

02/06/2025

FYI: No clinic on June 7, 2025, Saturday

28/05/2025

‘DOC, NABUDOL LANG AKO NI MISIS MAGPA-CHECKUP’

Sa roundtable kasama sina Cardiologist Dr. Jose Magno at Urologist Dr. Jose Prodigalidad, na-highlight ni PHA President Dr. Rodney Jimenez na ang kalusugan ng kalalakihan ay madalas na napapabayaan.

Karaniwan, ang mga lalaki ay nahihiyang magpatingin o magpakonsulta. Pero mahalaga ito—lalo na habang tumatanda, mas tumataas ang panganib sa mga sakit tulad ng altapresyon, diabetes, BPH, COPD, at iba pa.

Kaya mga kuya, tatay, at lolo—huwag na pong mag-atubili. Magpatingin na! Ang kalusugan niyo ay hindi lang para sa inyo, responsibilidad nating lahat.