Tangerang (ANTARA) - Professor Sidartawan Soegondo, chairman of Diabetes Connection Care at Eka Hospital, has received the Augusto D. Litonjua Pillars in Diabetes Education Award Lecture from the Philippine Center for Diabetes Education Foundation, honoring his contributions to diabetes education and patient empowerment across Asia.

“This award reflects collaboration, hard work, and the dedication of our entire team to improving the quality of diabetes education and management, particularly in Asia,” Prof. Sidartawan said in Tangerang on Wednesday.

He said the recognition brings pride not only to Eka Hospital but also to Indonesia, showcasing its growing role in advancing medical innovation and chronic disease management on the global stage.

The award was presented during the annual National Assembly of Diabetes Educators (NADE) at Makati Diamond Residences in Makati City, the Philippines, on Tuesday.

Prof. Sidartawan also delivered a scientific lecture titled “Diabetes in Asians: Unique Aspects Impacting Diagnosis and Care,” which drew strong interest from participants representing various countries.

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Established in 2020, Diabetes Connection Care at Eka Hospital is Indonesia’s first integrated diabetes service center, involving multidisciplinary collaboration across promotive, preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care. The service operates in all Eka Hospital branches under Prof. Sidartawan’s leadership.

The program offers a comprehensive approach to diabetes and diabetic foot care by combining endocrinology and vascular surgery expertise. The integrated model helps manage blood sugar levels, treat infections, and repair damaged blood vessels while emphasizing early intervention.

Diabetes Connection Care also applies internationally recognized, evidence-based strategies focused on reducing risks and improving treatment outcomes. “Data on progress and patient results will be collected from participating cities and stored in a central registry to evaluate care quality,” Prof. Sidartawan said.

According to Indonesia’s Basic Health Research (Riskesdas), diabetes prevalence rose from 6.9 percent in 2013 to 8.5 percent in 2018. By 2021, Indonesia ranked fifth globally, with 19.47 million people living with diabetes.

Diabetes remains one of Indonesia’s leading causes of death, linked to heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, and amputations. Health experts stress early detection and healthy lifestyles to curb the disease’s growing impact.

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