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Symposium introduces new approach in diabetes type 2 management

Health scientists and doctors exchanged new approaches in the application of SGLT2 inhibitors in management of diabetes type 2 at an online symposium held recently by the Ho Chi Minh City Diabetes and Endocrinology Association and AstraZeneca.
Symposium introduces new approach in diabetes type 2 management ảnh 1More than 500 doctors and health professionals attended a symposium on management of diabetes type 2 in HCM City last week. — (Photo: the HCM City Diabetes and Endocrinology Association)

HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Health scientists and doctors exchanged newapproaches in the application of SGLT2 inhibitors in management of diabetes Type II at an online symposium held recently by the Ho Chi Minh City Diabetesand Endocrinology Association and AstraZeneca.

SGLT2 inhibitor is a class of medications that inhibit the reabsorption ofglucose in the kidneys and therefore lower blood sugar. SGLT2 inhibitors areused in the treatment of Type II diabetes mellitus.

The symposium focused discussion on DECLARE clinical study, which clearlyreduced proteinuria progression on diabetes type 2 through medicine with SGLT2iclass. The new approach can help their kidneys revert to a healthy stage early.

“DECLARE has shown a specific effect in reducing renal complications in diabeticpatients, including patients with or without atherosclerotic cardiovasculardisease. The early screening of kidney diseases will help early interventionand effective management of diabetes patients around the world - including Vietnam,thereby helping to improve kidney and cardiovascular prognosis for thepatient," said Dr. David Cherney from Toronto University, Canada.

With the participation of over 500 health professionals nationwide, the eventis part of activities to mark annual World Kidney Day on March 12.

Health experts also called for early detection and treatment of patients withdiabetes to minimise complications on hearts and kidneys. The introduction of anew medication in SGLT2i class is positive news for the medical community and patients.

In Vietnam, the number of diabetes patients who have been treated and managedby the health sector is still modest. The early prevention of complications onkidneys, comprehensive protection of the kidney and heart of patients becomeseven more urgent to maintain a stable life and reduce their economic burdenlater.

The health sector estimated that Vietnam has around 3.8 million diabetespatients, making up 6 percent of the country’s adult population./.
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