Hoan Hao General Hospital organized a scientific session on the latest updates in the diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes, focusing on comprehensive and personalized patient management.

Updating knowledge - enhancing the effectiveness of type 2 diabetes patient management

On August 13, 2026, Hoan Hao General Hospital organized a scientific session on the topic “Updates in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes,” organized by the General Planning Department.

The program was attended by Dr. Dương Hoàng Hà, Specialist Level I – Director of Hoan Hao General Hospital, along with representatives of doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff of the Hospital.

The program was conducted with the aim of updating notable changes in the approach to diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with type 2 diabetes; while also providing a platform for professional discussion, knowledge sharing, and practical experience among healthcare staff.

The session featured a presentation by MSc. MD. Trần Đăng Hải from the Department of Internal Medicine, covering 6 key topics related to issues that are receiving increasing attention in diabetes management.

6 key topics on the diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes

1. Updates in the diagnosis and classification of diabetes

Accurate diagnosis and classification are the first steps in the diabetes management process.

At the program, updated points in the diagnosis and classification of diabetes were systematized, providing healthcare staff with additional foundations for disease identification and for determining appropriate management strategies for each individual case.

2. Comprehensive and personalized management of patients with diabetes

Diabetes treatment today focuses not only on blood glucose control but also on the comprehensive management of risk factors and associated conditions.

Each patient has different characteristics in terms of age, health status, cardiovascular risk, comorbidities, lifestyle, and treatment response. Therefore, personalizing treatment goals and approaches is an important factor in improving long-term management effectiveness.

3. Obesity management – A new pillar in diabetes treatment

Obesity is closely associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

Therefore, obesity management is no longer considered a separate issue but is increasingly becoming an important part of the diabetes treatment strategy.

This topic provided healthcare staff with additional perspectives on the role of weight control in patient management, aiming for more comprehensive treatment outcomes.

4. MASLD integrated into routine diabetes care

Another notable topic of the program was MASLD – metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

Given the relationship between metabolic disorders, obesity, diabetes, and liver diseases, identifying risks associated with MASLD is becoming increasingly important in the care of patients with diabetes.

Integrating MASLD assessment and management into diabetes care contributes to expanding the approach from blood glucose control alone to comprehensive metabolic health management.

5. Technology and hyperglycemia treatment: Earlier - broader - more effective and safer?

The development of technology is creating more opportunities for blood glucose monitoring and management.

Alongside the application of monitoring support tools, strategies for treating hyperglycemia are also increasingly focused on approaches that are more appropriate for each patient, selecting suitable treatment timing, and balancing control effectiveness with safety.

This topic raised many practical issues in the selection and optimization of blood glucose management approaches.

6. Guidelines for blood glucose management in cancer treatment

Blood glucose control in patients with cancer is an issue that needs attention during treatment, as blood glucose levels can be affected by underlying conditions, nutritional status, as well as treatment methods.

Updating guidelines for blood glucose management in cancer treatment provides healthcare staff with additional knowledge for monitoring and managing related issues, contributing to safer and more comprehensive patient care.

Towards a comprehensive and personalized treatment approach

The key highlight throughout the session was the change in the approach to patients with type 2 diabetes: not only controlling blood glucose but also considering the patient as a whole.

From weight control, cardiovascular risk, metabolic conditions, and MASLD to the application of technology and blood glucose management in special situations such as cancer treatment, each factor can influence the care and treatment strategy.

Regularly updating knowledge provides healthcare staff with additional foundations to make accurate assessments, make appropriate choices, closely monitor patients, and personalize management plans for each individual.

Maintaining scientific sessions - spreading professional value

Scientific sessions are among the activities maintained by Hoan Hao General Hospital to provide healthcare staff with opportunities to update knowledge, engage in professional discussions, and share practical experience.

Through practical and relevant topics, these activities contribute to building an environment for regular learning and professional exchange, thereby supporting the improvement of the quality of examination, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care at the Hospital.

Hoan Hao General Hospital will continue to promote training activities, scientific sessions, and professional knowledge updates, with the goal of continuously improving the quality of healthcare services and patient care.