Applying advanced technology in diabetes management

To effectively manage this disease, patients need a comprehensive treatment regimen that includes proper diet, regular physical activity, taking medications as prescribed, and self-care skills such as self-monitoring of blood glucose and insulin injectionsIn particular, mental support from family and community is also an important factor in helping patients reduce stress and anxiety, thereby maintaining sustainable health.

Recently, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, City.Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital) in collaboration with Embecta Vietnam Co., Ltd. and Abbott Vietnam Company organized an online consultation program with the theme "Applying advanced technology in diabetes management: Comprehensive health care and strong spirit“, providing in-depth, practical knowledge to help diabetic patients have comprehensive care methods, follow up at:

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MSc. Nguyen Minh Man, Head of the Clinical Psychology Unit at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, emphasized the importance of mental health care for diabetic patients. This disease not only affects the physical but also creates a lot of heavy psychological pressure. Patients often face fear of complications, stress in maintaining daily disease management, and financial pressuresMany patients even feel lonely, have low self-esteem and are at risk of psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression.

To help patients overcome psychological difficulties, Master-Doctor Nguyen Minh Man recommends comprehensive interventions such as: individual psychotherapy, group counseling, and education on stress management skillsThese measures not only help patients raise awareness of their health status but also help them maintain a positive spirit, ready to face and overcome challenges in life.

Dr. Tran Viet Thang, Deputy Head of the Department of Endocrinology, focused on instructing on insulin self-injection techniques, an important step in caring for diabetic patients. For insulin injections to be most effective, patients need to follow these steps:

• Prepare carefully before injection: Check the correct insulin name and dose, warm and homogenize the insulin, and thoroughly disinfect the injection site.
• Perform correct injection technique: Use the appropriate needle type, insert and remove the needle properly; choose an appropriate injection site such as the abdomen, thigh or arm, and Rotate injection sites frequently to avoid lipodystrophy. After injection, keep the needle in place for 10 seconds to allow the insulin to fully enter the body.
• Store insulin properly: Unopened insulin should be stored in the refrigerator, while opened insulin can be stored at room temperature for 4-6 weeks, away from direct sunlight and high temperatures.

Dr. Tran Viet Thang also warned about common mistakes such as Do not homogenize insulin before injection, reuse needles, do not rotate injection sites, and not holding the needle after injection. These mistakes can lead to loss of insulin, poor blood sugar control and pain for the patient. The doctor emphasized that practicing the correct injection technique not only helps patients overcome their fear of injections but also ensures treatment effectiveness and minimizes the risk of complications.

Ms. NTN, 30 years old, living at Vinh Long, has had type 1 diabetes for over 10 years, is being injected with insulin many times a day, however, blood sugar fluctuates from 60 mg/dL to more than 300 mg/dL. In recent years, the patient has been hospitalized frequently due to severe hypoglycemic episodes causing impaired consciousness, and about 5 hospitalizations due to hyperglycemic ketoacidosis coma. When admitted to the Department of Endocrinology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, the patient was actively advised by the doctors and nurses of the Department of Endocrinology about diet and how to properly inject insulin and how to self-treat episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.

In addition, patients are fitted with continuous glucose monitoring devices so that doctors and nurses can provide remote support when the patient is at home. After a few months, blood sugar levels are more stable, reducing hypoglycemic episodes. After treatment, patients do not have to be hospitalized for hyperglycemic coma, return to a stable life, feel comfortable, and reduce stress in life.

Associate Professor, Doctor, Doctor Tran Quang Nam, Head of the Department of Endocrinology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, further emphasized the benefits that advanced technology brings in the journey of diabetes management. continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is an important tool to help patients control blood sugar continuously without having to prick their finger, thereby supporting doctors and patients to adjust treatment regimens promptly. Along with that, the mobile application UMC Care of University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City Integrates many features to support patients such as reminding them to take medicine, updating indicators and storing health records, helping patients and doctors easily monitor their condition and adjust treatment effectively.

Coming up, at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23.11.2024, 100, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital in collaboration with Embecta Vietnam Co., Ltd. and Abbott Vietnam Company will organize a free direct consultation program on diabetes at Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital for the first 028 patients to register by phone 3952 5354 XNUMX.