Combining technology and nutrition for effective blood sugar management

Diabetes continues to pose a challenge for many countries around the world. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that there are 589 million people worldwide. Of these, 430 million are of working age, who need to maintain their health while ensuring their productivity.

Department of Endocrinology - Diabetes , Bach Mai Hospital, Vietnam Dietetic Association and Abbott jointly organized the program " Proactively manage blood sugar comprehensively with technology and nutrition solutions" on the occasion of World Diabetes Day , November 14 .

Dr. Nguyen Quang Bay, Head of Endocrinology - Diabetes Department , Bach Mai Hospital said : "Good blood sugar management is a key factor for patients to maintain their health and work productivity. When equipped with scientific knowledge, implementing a suitable diet and exercise regimen combined with adequate medication, patients have a better chance of achieving their blood sugar goals. In addition, the application of advanced technology allows for more comprehensive, effective and safe blood sugar control, helping patients avoid complications and improve their quality of life ."

Technology and scientific nutrition help manage diabetes more effectively

Dr. Bui Phuong Thao, Deputy Head of the Department of Endocrinology - Diabetes, Bach Mai Hospital, emphasized that patients need to understand their blood sugar target, have a suitable diet and exercise regimen, take medication as directed, and have regular check-ups. Patients also need to pay attention to regularly monitoring their blood sugar to promptly handle low blood sugar, and take care of their feet every day to prevent complications.

Practice reading product labels and analyzing sugar content

Control blood sugar from daily nutrition

Nutrition is an important factor but not easy to implement for many patients. Experts from the Clinical Nutrition Center, Bach Mai Hospital share the principles to follow: Maintain a healthy weight, divide meals reasonably and have stable meal times, need to eat enough carbohydrates, increase fiber intake and eat a variety of foods.

In modern life, using specialized oral nutritional products with complete formulas, suitable for the needs of patients, is a way to help supplement nutrition and support blood sugar control.

According to Abbott, studies show that specialized nutritional supplements can reduce HbA1c by up to 1.1% after 6 months when used in combination with a modified diet and motivational counseling, thereby helping to reduce the risk of complications.

Besides regular exercise and taking medication as directed, daily nutrition plays a very important role.

Convenient, painless blood sugar monitoring with advanced technology

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Technology Update Workshop. The technology provides a comprehensive picture of blood sugar throughout the day, showing both high and low blood sugar and blood sugar fluctuations. Patients can also know the trend of blood sugar changes to proactively adjust their lifestyle and choose a suitable diet.

CGM technology helps monitor blood sugar and proactively adjust lifestyle

Ms. Thanh Huyen, an office worker, said: "I have been using CGM for 5 years. Thanks to this device, I know exactly how much I eat, what foods I should reduce, and how I should change. The device also helps me reduce stress when living with the disease, because I no longer have to have blood drawn regularly."

This technology also helps doctors grasp the patient's condition to make more appropriate treatment decisions, improving treatment effectiveness. CGM has been recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the Ministry of Health and the Vietnam Endocrine and Diabetes Association for use in diabetic patients, especially diabetic patients on insulin treatment, patients with hypoglycemia or poor blood sugar control.

Attendees were shown how to monitor blood glucose using the FreeStyle Libre CGM device and experienced how to use the technology to monitor blood glucose daily . Currently, more than 7 million people worldwide are using this technology in more than 60 countries, including Vietnam.

The activity was co-organized by the Department of Endocrinology - Diabetes, Bach Mai Hospital , the Vietnam Nutrition Association and Abbott, contributing to solving health problems in Vietnam and working with the community towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Operating in Vietnam since 1995, Abbott strives to contribute to building a healthier community. Mr. Douglas Kuo, Vice President and General Director of Abbott Vietnam, shared on the occasion of Abbott's 30th anniversary of operations in Vietnam: "We are committed to contributing to improving the quality of healthcare through technology and innovation to create a healthier and more sustainable future for the people of Vietnam."

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