Patient education

Prof. Dr. Thai Hong Quang Former Director of Military Hospital 103 – Former President of the Vietnam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology   1. WHAT IS DIABETES MELLITUS? Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease involving multiple factors in its pathogenesis. Beyond glycemic control, it requires continuous medical care through …

Dr. Nguyen The Thanh An Sinh Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City   1. Definition (How to Recognize) A diabetic foot is a condition involving foot damage caused by Diabetes. Patients may experience: – Numbness or loss of sensation in the feet. – Dry, cracked skin that is easily scratched. – …

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thua Nguyen 1. Definitions: Exercise is a planned physical activity (walking, jogging, cycling, tai chi, etc.) that helps improve health and control blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. Exercise Timing refers to the specific time of day a patient chooses to work out (before meals, …

ASSOC. PROF. DR. TRAN THI THANH HOA DEFINITION: The Glycemic Index (GI) is a measure of a food’s ability to raise blood sugar after consumption compared to a reference food (such as white bread or glucose). Benefits of GI: Balancing blood sugar levels after meals: many studies demonstrate that following …

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Trung Vinh – Vietnam Military Medical Academy Medications that may induce hyperglycemia No. Drug Class/Name Mechanism/Impact Measures to mitigate hyperglycemic effects 1 Corticosteroids – Prednisolone – Dexamethasone – Methylprednisolone – Increase hepatic gluconeogenesis – Decrease insulin sensitivity – Primarily increase postprandial glucose – Use the lowest …

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khoa Dieu Van In life, everyone has their own faith and religion, and patients with diabetes (DM) are no exception. Eating is not just about nutrition but is also tied to religious beliefs, family traditions, and spiritual life. Patients with DM can fully practice their faith, …

Prof. Dr. Tran Huu Dang 1. Definition and Classification Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas, playing a crucial role in regulating glucose, …