Driving Change - Novo Nordisk Vietnam and partners raise awareness about diabetes on World Diabetes Day

On the morning of November 14, in Da Nang, the event responding to World Diabetes Day with the theme "Know more, act more for diabetes patients" took place at APEC park with many activities.

The event was organized by Novo Nordisk Vietnam in coordination with the People's Committee of Da Nang City, with the support of the Vietnam Association of Endocrinology and Diabetes, the Department of Health of Da Nang City, and hospitals in Da Nang.

According to data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), globally, 7 in 10 adults with diabetes are of working age. For millions of workers, diabetes is a daily reality – but in the workplace, it can often become a source of stress, stigma and fear, negatively impacting their health and well-being.

Prof. Dr. Tran Huu Dang delivered the opening speech at the event.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prof. Dr. Tran Huu Dang - President of the Vietnam Endocrine and Diabetes Association emphasized: " By raising awareness and understanding, we can not only prevent diabetes, but also join hands to ensure that the workplace becomes an environment where people with diabetes feel safe, respected and empowered to develop, achieve their work goals, and have a healthy and normal life."

The event attracted local people, patients from diabetes clubs from hospitals, and medical professionals to learn about this chronic disease and join hands to support people with diabetes, creating a more positive and sympathetic living and working environment for patients.

Mr. Erik Wiebols shares about the company's activities and commitments.

Mr. Erik Wiebols, General Director of Novo Nordisk Vietnam said: " At Novo Nordisk, our pride comes from effective public-private partnerships. Together, we drive real change, from raising awareness of diabetes in the community to improving the quality of patient care. We are committed to continuing our efforts so that people living with diabetes can not only control their condition but also truly live healthy, leading a full life, living and working normally."

Despite growing awareness of employee health, many people living with diabetes still struggle to balance their health with work expectations. This ongoing struggle not only impacts their mental health but also limits their career development.

Panel discussion and consultation from experts

In the discussion session "Going the right way, living the right way", with sharing and advice from Associate Professor, Master, Doctor Diep Thi Thanh Binh - Vice President of the Vietnam Association of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Dr. Dang Anh Dao, Head of the Department of Nephrology - Endocrinology, Da Nang Hospital, participants learned more about diabetes, how to prevent and manage the disease, diet and physical activity, as well as compliance with treatment when living with diabetes.

Participants received health checks including blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index (BMI).

In addition, exhibitions, consultations and on-site health checks also help the community better understand their health status, and learn about the obstacles of people with diabetes at the workplace, which will help the community eliminate prejudices about diabetes and have a more sympathetic view, promoting action to join hands to effectively support people with diabetes.

Activities from staff to promote the role of physical activity in diabetes management.

Novo Nordisk, with a foundation of more than 100 years in the field of diabetes, has been constantly striving to promote public-private cooperation activities with partners to join hands in carrying out the mission of "Changing to repel serious chronic diseases". Present in Vietnam for more than 30 years, Novo Nordisk not only brings advanced treatment solutions closer to patients, but also cooperates with the Ministry of Health , the Embassy of Denmark and professional associations, major hospitals across the country to implement initiatives to increase the quality of diabetes care.

It is known that on November 15-16, the 23rd Southeast Asian Endocrine Scientific Conference - AFES 2025 was also held in Da Nang city, gathering medical experts from countries in the region.

Thu Nguyen

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