Raising awareness of disease prevention in the community

Phong Coc Ward Health Station doctors test blood sugar to screen for diabetes for people.

Recognizing the role of early detection in disease control, CDC Quang Ninh has coordinated with localities to organize screening for hypertension and diabetes. , breast cancer for more than 4,000 people aged 40 and over in the communes and wards: Mong Cai 1, 2, 3, Tien Yen, Dong Ngu, Ba Che... Along with that, commune and ward health stations across the province have deployed screening activities for early detection of diabetes. by risk assessment form, or capillary blood sugar test for people aged 40 and over. As of October 31, the whole province had screened 379,086 people, of which 39,547 were identified as at risk of the disease.

Suspected cases of diabetes be advised to be referred to a specialist hospital for definitive diagnosis, treatment and long-term monitoring. People with risk factors or pre-diabetes Receive regular follow-up instructions at the local health station and receive advice on changing lifestyle and appropriate nutrition.

According to Dr. Do Thi Mai Lien, Head of the Department of Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Nutrition (CDC Quang Ninh), early detection of diabetes is a decisive factor in controlling and preventing complications. The disease often progresses silently for many years, so if you only go to the doctor when symptoms appear, it will be in a late stage, and treatment will be more difficult and expensive. Therefore, early screening will help detect blood sugar disorders when the body is still able to recover. Patients who are instructed to adjust their diet, exercise and scientific lifestyle can completely control stable blood sugar without needing to take medication. At the same time, forming the habit of regular health check-ups, especially for people over 40 years old, overweight, sedentary or with a family history of the disease, will help proactively prevent, protect health and reduce the burden of disease for the community.

Quang Ninh CDC trains grassroots health workers to improve capacity in non-communicable disease prevention and control at Tien Yen Regional General Hospital (June 2025).

To strengthen the capacity to manage and treat diabetes In 2025, the Quang Ninh Health sector organized 14 training courses for 396 grassroots health workers. The training content focused on updating professional guidance, counseling skills, patient management and propaganda work on non-communicable disease prevention. Thereby, the grassroots health team was strengthened in knowledge and practical skills, contributing to improving the quality of preventive health services, ensuring people have access to information, early detection and effective health care right at their place of residence.

One of the key activities of the year is to investigate the current situation and risk factors of non-communicable diseases in the province, including diabetes. . CDC Quang Ninh is coordinating with health stations to conduct a survey in 60 residential areas, with 3,600 subjects aged 15-69. The survey is expected to be completed and the results reported in December, serving as a scientific basis for developing appropriate policies and action plans in diabetes prevention. and other chronic diseases in the coming period.

As of October 31, 2025, the whole province has detected 31,759 people with diabetes. , of which 26,740 people are being managed and treated regularly at medical facilities. Notably, 19,273 people achieved their target blood sugar levels last month, demonstrating the effectiveness of treatment, monitoring and patient compliance with the regimen.

Along with treatment, the health sector continues to strengthen communication work, instructing people to have regular health check-ups, follow a reasonable diet, increase physical activity and control weight. These are key factors in preventing diabetes. effective.

Diabetes is one of the most common and rapidly increasing chronic diseases globally. According to the Diabetes Federation report According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the number of people with diabetes has reached 537 million in 2021 and is expected to increase to 783 million by 2045. According to health experts, diabetes It is completely preventable and controllable if detected early, treated properly and with healthy lifestyle changes.

With the theme "Diabetes and comprehensive health", activities in response to World Diabetes Day in Quang Ninh in 2025 not only has propaganda meaning, but also is a reminder for each citizen to proactively protect their health, build a positive lifestyle, and contribute to forming a healthy community and a civilized and happy society.

Nguyen Hoa

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