The Việt Nam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology and Sanofi Vietnam officially launched a smart application for diabetic patients and relatives called iCARE+ on September 14 in HCM City. — Photo Nguyễn Diệp

HCM CITY — A smart application for diabetic patients and relatives called iCARE+ was launched by the Việt Nam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology (VADE) in collaboration with Sanofi-Aventis Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Sanofi Vietnam) at an event held on Thursday in HCM City.

In Việt Nam, the estimated incidence of diabetes in adults is 7.3 per cent, equivalent to nearly five million people with the disease, according to Ministry of Health survey results from 2021.

Of those with diabetes, 65 per cent are undiagnosed while only 23.3 per cent are being treated at medical facilities, and only 36.1 per cent meet the HbA1C target of below 7.0 per cent.

Prof. Dr. Trần Hữu Dàng, President of the Việt Nam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology, said many studies have shown that in addition to care from medical professionals, self-management of the disease plays an important role in controlling the disease and preventing long-term complications.

“The ability of patients to self-manage the disease is the foundation that helps patients achieve specific blood sugar goals and best control the disease,” he said.

Nowadays, many advanced technology solutions that help manage and support health care are increasing available.

For diabetic patients, technology applications can help patients clearly understand information about blood sugar status, assist doctors in evaluating treatment therapy, and provide guidance on diet, exercise, and medication for optimal blood sugar control, he said.

Emin Turan, Country Lead of Sanofi Vietnam, said that, based on a deep understanding of patients, the iCARE+ application was developed with technology, interface, and functions that are easy to use and are high efficient.

The app has outstanding features such as scanning prescriptions, setting automatic medication reminders, recording blood sugar levels, and the constant companionship of virtual assistant MiMi.

“It helps patients and their relatives monitor their physical and mental condition, and increase connection and information sharing, thereby becoming more motivated in their health care journey,” he said.

The app is now available for download and use on the Google Play app store. — VNS