This is a cross-sectional survey conducted from January to March 2014. A validated survey questionnaire was distributed among physician-members of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists-Philippine Chapter, Diabetes Philippines, Philippine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Philippine Society of Pediatric Metabolism & Endocrinology. The survey questionnaire was reviewed for content by a team of Quintiles' representatives with expertise in clinical study feasibility, pediatric
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