A Study of Diabetes

A Thesis
Presented To
The Faculty of Medical Technology
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay

Harold V. Caldino & Joanna Rose Padilla

February 2016

Acknowledgement
Immeasurable appreciation and deepest gratitude for the help and support are
extended to the following persons who in one way or another have contributed in making
this study possible.

Ms. Laura L. Mariano, our research adviser, our English professor, for support,
advices, guidance, valuable comments, suggestions, and provisions that benefited me
much in the completion and success of this study.

The Respondent, Dr. Araceli A. Panelo, who cooperated in answering the

questionnaire.

To our beloved family and friends, for always giving us moral support in
everything that we do.

The Panel who participated in the oral defense, our sincere thanks to them.

To God Almighty, thank you so much for words and your blessing we receive
each day we wake up.
Lastly, to our family members who have diabetes

Dedication

This study is dedicated to patients who have diabetes (especially our beloved family
members who have diabetes) and to our family.

Table of Contents

TITLE PAGE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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DEDICATION

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CHAPTER
I.

II.

III.

IV.

V.

INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Scope and Delimitation

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3
3
4

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Review of Related Literature
Research Paradigm
Operational Definition of the Variables

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10

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Data Gathering Procedure
The Research Instrument
Statistical Treatment of Data

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11
12
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PRESENTATION, ANALYSISAND INTEPRETATION OF DATA

Chart 1: Interview no. 1-2 with Dr. Araceli A. Panelo
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Chart 2: Interview no. 3-4 with Dr. Araceli A. Panelo

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Chart 3: Interview no. 5-8 with Dr. Araceli A. Panelo

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Chart 4: Interview no. 9-10 with Dr. Araceli A. Panelo

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SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, SUGGESTIONS, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary

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Conclusion
Suggestions
Recommendations

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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CURRICULUM VITAE

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Bibliography
Websites
https://www.idf.org/membership/wp/the-philippines
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/What-is-diabetes/
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/Diabetes/causesdiabetes/Pages/index.aspx#causes
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/diabetes-type-1
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-condition/type-2-diabetes/basics/symptoms/con20031902

http://www.medicinenet.com/diabetes treatment/article.htm

CURRICULUM VITAE

Harold V. Caldino
33D- Mapang-akit St., Brgy. Pinyahan, Quezon City
Contact Nos. 09179264078, 3662910
Email: haroldcaldino@gmail.com

Birthday: June 15, 1999

Health Status: Physically Fit

Age: 16 years old

Educational Attainment:
College: University of the East-Ramon Magsaysay

June 2015- Present

Course: Medical Technology

Secondary: Stella Maris College

Graduated: March 2015

*Scholastic Awardee
* Best in Club Awardee
Primary: Stella Maris College

Graduated: March 2011

*Best in Club Awardee

Work Experience:
On the Job Training (OJT): Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research
Clerical Work: From March 2015 to June 2015

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