Diabetes has become one of the most significant healthcare challenges of the 21st century. More than just a chronic metabolic disorder, it carries a silent threat of a wide range of serious complications, including:
- Cardiovascular complications – the leading cause of mortality among people with diabetes.
- Renal impairment, progressing to end-stage chronic kidney disease.
- Peripheral neuropathy and diabetic foot syndrome, potentially leading to limb amputation.
- Diabetic retinopathy, a major cause of vision loss and even blindness.
- Complex metabolic disturbances that significantly impair both the physical and mental well-being of patients.
In intensive care units (ICUs), glycaemic control remains one of the most demanding clinical challenges, where the margin between dangerous hypoglycaemia and complication-inducing hyperglycaemia is extremely narrow.
In pregnant women, gestational diabetes affects not only maternal health but also carries long-term implications for the growth and metabolic risks of the next generation. Separately, in patients with long-standing diabetes, osteoporosis is emerging as a newly recognised complication—a silent yet debilitating condition that increases fracture risk and significantly reduces quality of life.
For these reasons, effective diabetes management must extend beyond stabilising blood glucose levels. It requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and individualised approach for every patient.
To mark World Diabetes Day, FV Hospital is organising a Continuing Medical Education (CME) symposium entitled: “Diabetes – Multidimensional Management Journey: From Prevention to Complications Treatment”, featuring the following programme:
- Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 6 December 2025
- Venue: Auditorium – 3rd Floor, F Building, FV Hospital
- Presentation language: Vietnamese – English
The programme brings together leading experts in Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, alongside FV’s experienced clinical physicians, including:
Chairs:
- Dr Nguyen Huu Man, Specialist Physician Level I – Senior Consultant in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine Department, FV Hospital
- Ly Quoc Thinh, MD, MSc, Specialist Level II – Head of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care & Pain Control Department, FV Hospital
- Ho Minh Tuan, MD, PhD – Head of Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, FV Hospital
Coordinator:
- Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu, MSc, Specialist Level II – Head of Nutrition & Dietetics Department, FV Hospital; Vice President of the Vietnam Dietetics Association (2019–2024)
Speakers:
- MD, MSc Vo Trieu Dat – Head of FV Thomson Maternity Department, FV Hospital
- Dr Truong Hoang Vinh Khiem, Specialist Level II, Orthopaedics & Hand Surgery, FV Hospital
- MD, Specialist Level II Nguyen Thi Kim Huong – Rheumatologist, FV Hospital
The symposium will focus on up-to-date treatment approaches, strategies for controlling complications, and multidisciplinary models of care in diabetes management.
Notably, speakers will share real-world studies and case reports from FV Hospital, highlighting the impact of combining medical treatment, nutrition, and rehabilitation to improve patients’ quality of life.
This programme is intended for physicians in Internal Medicine, Orthopaedics, Endocrinology, Nutrition, Obstetrics, Cardiology, Physical Therapy, as well as other healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care.
Register today to join FV Hospital in updating clinical knowledge and broadening perspectives to support more effective management of patients living with diabetes:
- Ms Tran Thao Trang – Training & Development Department
- Email: trang10.tran@fvhospital.com
- Extension: 1437
PROGRAMME AGENDA
12:00 – 13:00: GUEST WELCOME & BUFFET LUNCH
13:00 – 13:10: OPENING REMARKS
Vu Truong Son, MD, MSc – Medical Director, FV Hospital
Session 1: MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT
13:10 – 13:40
DIABETES 2025: UPDATES ON COMPREHENSIVE AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Dr Nguyen Huu Man, Specialist Physician Level I – Senior Consultant in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine Department, FV Hospital
13:40 – 14:00
SEMAGLUTIDE – A NEW SOLUTION IN PREVENTING CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS: FROM CLINICAL DATA TO PRACTICE
Ho Minh Tuan, MD, PhD – Head of Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, FV Hospital
14:00 – 14:20
CLINICAL CHALLENGES IN GLYCEMIC CONTROL IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Ly Quoc Thinh, MD, MSc, Specialist Level II – Head of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care & Pain Control Department, FV Hospital
14:20 – 14:40
GESTATIONAL DIABETES – FROM SCREENING TO EARLY INTERVENTION: THE ROLE OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION IN PREVENTING COMPLICATIONS
Vo Trieu Dat, MD, MSc – Head of FV Thomson Maternity Department, FV Hospital
14:40 – 14:55: TEA BREAK
Session 2: MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH IN MANAGING DIABETES COMPLICATIONS
14:55 – 15:15
DIABETIC FOOT COMPLICATIONS: CURRENT TREATMENT METHODS AND ADVANCED THERAPIES IN DIABETIC FOOT MANAGEMENT
Dr Truong Hoang Vinh Khiem, Specialist Level II, Orthopaedics & Hand Surgery, FV Hospital
15:15 – 15:35
OSTEOPOROSIS TREATMENT IN DIABETIC PATIENTS: SHOULD IT BE DIFFERENT?
Dr Nguyen Thi Kim Huong, Specialist Physician Level II – Senior Consultant – Rheumatologist, FV Hospital
15:35 – 15:55
SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION IN GLYCEMIC CONTROL: FOUNDATIONAL THERAPY IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT
Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu, MSc, Specialist Level II – Head of Nutrition & Dietetics Department, FV Hospital; Vice President of Vietnam Dietetics Association (2019–2024)
15:55 – 16:05: PLATINUM SPONSOR REPORT
16:05 – 17:00
- DISCUSSION
- CME TEST
- CLOSING REMARKS
CME certificates will be considered for issuance subject to full attendance.
Speaker information:
Vu Truong Son, MD, MSc – Medical Director, FV Hospital (Organiser’s Representative)
Vu Truong Son, MD, MSc graduated from Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 2007 and taught there for two years following his graduation. He earned his Master’s degree in Tropical Diseases and International Health at the Institute of Francophone Tropical Medicine (IFMT) in 2009.
Dr Vu Truong Son joined FV Hospital in 2013 and officially assumed the position of Head of the Infectious Diseases Department in mid-2022. In May 2023, he additionally took on the role of Deputy Medical Director, and from August 2024 he was appointed Acting Medical Director by the FV Hospital Board of Directors, before being officially appointed as Medical Director in February 2025.
At FV, Dr Vu Truong Son has earned the trust of the Board and colleagues for his significant contributions to key policies on global infectious disease response and infection control, which have been successfully developed and implemented at the hospital. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he also made notable contributions to the Infection Control Unit and the Infectious Diseases Department at FV Hospital.
Dr Nguyen Huu Man, Specialist Physician Level I – Senior Consultant in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine Department, FV Hospital (Chairman)
Dr Nguyen Huu Man graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree from Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1991 and completed his Endocrinology specialist training at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, from 2001 to 2003. He is recognised as a leading expert in diabetes and thyroid diseases.
With many years of experience in senior clinical roles, Dr Nguyen Huu Man worked at the Haemodialysis Unit of Cho Ray Hospital (1993–1996), then served as Senior Physician at the Endocrinology Department, Ho Chi Minh City Nutrition Center (2004), and has been Senior Endocrinologist at FV Hospital since 2004.
Ly Quoc Thinh, MD, MSc, Specialist Level II – Head of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care & Pain Control Department, FV Hospital (Chairman)
Dr Ly Quoc Thinh has over 25 years of experience in Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, and Pain Management, with extensive domestic and international training. He graduated with a General Medicine degree from Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine (1996), earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Language (2000), and completed a residency at Robert Debré Hospital, Paris, France (2001). He advanced his expertise with a Master’s degree in Anaesthesiology from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City (2006), a university degree in Pain Treatment from Paris 7 University, France (2011), an advanced certificate in Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anaesthesia (2017–2018), and Specialist Level II in Anaesthesiology from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City (2021).
Dr Ly Quoc Thinh worked at Children’s Hospital 1 from 1997 to 2007, serving as Deputy Head of Anaesthesiology from 2003 to 2007. Since 2007, he has worked at FV Hospital, serving as Deputy Head of the Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care & Pain Control Department (2013–2021), and was officially appointed Head of Department on 1 January 2022.
Besides his clinical work, Dr Ly Quoc Thinh conducts research, including a project on “Evaluating Nutritional Effectiveness in Acute Phase Patients in the Intensive Care Unit.” With solid expertise and years of experience, he is committed to providing effective, safe, and high-quality treatment for patients.
Ho Minh Tuan, MD, PhD – Head of Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, FV Hospital (Chairman)
Dr Ho Minh Tuan is an expert in cardiology and interventional cardiology with advanced techniques such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), peripheral vascular intervention, percutaneous valvuloplasty, congenital heart defect treatment, and advanced cardiac imaging.
He graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree from Hue University of Medicine in 1999, completed a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, in 2014, and earned a PhD in Cardiology from the 108 Military Central Hospital’s Institute of Clinical Medical Science, Hanoi, in 2023.
Dr Ho Minh Tuan has undergone extensive advanced training in echocardiography, imaging, cardiology, and interventional cardiology at leading medical centres in Vietnam and internationally, including Ho Chi Minh City Heart Institute, Cho Ray Hospital, Jantung Negara Institute (Malaysia), and Saiseikai Yokohama Hospital (Japan).
With over 20 years of experience, he has held senior physician and department head positions at major hospitals such as Ho Chi Minh City Heart Institute and Tam Duc Heart Hospital before becoming – Head of Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology Department at FV Hospital in 2021. Dr Ho Minh Tuan is fluent in Vietnamese and English, and is highly regarded by colleagues and patients for his expertise and dedication.
Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu, MSc, Specialist Level II – Head of Nutrition & Dietetics Department, FV Hospital; Vice President of Vietnam Dietetics Association (2019–2024) (Moderator)
Dr Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu graduated with a General Medicine degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, in 1999. She subsequently earned Specialty I (2007) and Specialty II (2011) degrees in Internal Medicine from Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree in Nutrition from the Women’s University of Japan (2008) and a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism from a European institution (2019). Dr Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu has completed numerous specialised training courses domestically and abroad, including Total Parenteral Nutrition therapy in Singapore and Taiwan, Clinical Nutrition and Nutrition Support Teams in Japan, and the LLL ESPEN programme held in Denmark, Poland, Spain, and Vietnam.
With over 20 years of experience in clinical nutrition for medical treatment, she was formerly Head of the Nutrition Department at Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital and managed the department for over 10 years. She also worked in important specialties such as Gastroenterology (2000–2005), Nephrology (2005–2006), and Endocrinology (2006–2015) at Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital. Dr Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu joined FV Hospital in February 2016 as Senior Clinician in Clinical Nutrition, became Head of the Nutrition and Dietetics Unit in 2017, and was appointed Head of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department in May 2021. She currently serves as Vice President of the Vietnam Dietetics Association (VDA) (2019–2024).
Besides her clinical role, Dr Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu regularly organises and teaches clinical nutrition training for healthcare staff, participates in developing hospital nutrition protocols and treatment guidelines, and actively engages in nutrition health communication through patient clubs, community outreach, TV programmes, and articles.
Vo Trieu Dat, MD, MSc – Head of FV Thomson Maternity Department, FV Hospital (Speaker)
Dr Vo Trieu Dat graduated from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, in 2005 and earned a Master’s degree in Medicine in 2010. After gaining professional experience at Hung Vuong Hospital, he joined FV Hospital in 2009 and underwent specialised training at Beaujon Hospital (France) from 2015 to 2016. In 2017, he became Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Vinmec Nha Trang before returning to FV Hospital in 2018.
He currently serves as Head of FV Thomson Maternity Department, FV Hospital. Prior to this, he held the positions of Deputy Head and Acting Head of the department at different times. With comprehensive development in both professional and leadership skills, Dr Vo Trieu Dat has established himself as one of FV’s leading experts.
Under his leadership, FV Thomson Maternity Department not only focuses on advancing obstetric and gynaecologic techniques but also promotes specialised services such as breast disease surgery and high-risk pregnancy management. Initiatives include training and pelvic floor muscle exercise programmes (QRS-PelviCenter) and Vietnam’s pioneering “Water Birth” service that helps mothers reduce pain naturally without epidural anaesthesia. Dr Vo Trieu Dat is highly trusted and well-liked by colleagues and patients alike.
Dr Truong Hoang Vinh Khiem, Specialist Level II, Orthopaedics & Hand Surgery, FV Hospital (Speaker)
Dr Truong Hoang Vinh Khiem graduated from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, in 2010. He completed Specialty I (2013) and Specialty II (2022) in Orthopaedics at the same university. He also pursued advanced training in Knee Arthroscopy Surgery (2012) and Microsurgery (2013) at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City.
Additionally, Dr Truong Hoang Vinh Khiem completed Foot Surgery training in France (2017) and Germany (2018), and Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgery training in South Korea (2024).
Currently, he specialises in foot and ankle surgery, particularly diabetic foot surgery. With over 10 years at FV Hospital, Dr Truong Hoang Vinh Khiem has treated numerous severe, critical, and rare trauma cases. He has applied the latest knee and hip replacement surgical techniques to support early recovery and minimal pain for his patients.
Dr Nguyen Thi Kim Huong, Specialist Physician Level II – Senior Consultant – Rheumatologist, FV Hospital (Speaker)
Dr Nguyen Thi Kim Huong graduated from Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine in 2007 and obtained Specialty I in Internal Medicine in 2017 from the same institution. She has trained extensively at Purpan Hospital, Toulouse, France, specialising in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine. She also completed advanced training courses in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (2013), Musculoskeletal Diseases (2014), Paediatric Rheumatology (2015), Connective Tissue Diseases (2015), and Musculoskeletal Imaging (2019) under the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR).
With 14 years of experience and deep expertise in autoimmune diseases, minimally invasive musculoskeletal interventions, and viscosupplementation therapy for osteoarthritis, Dr Nguyen Thi Kim Huong has helped patients regain mobility and relieve pain.
She previously served as the Deputy Head of the Rheumatology Department at Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital (2008–2010 and from 2014 onwards), worked at Than Dan Hospital (2014–2021), and Medic Medical Diagnostic Center (since 2016). Since 2021, she has been a Senior Rheumatologist at FV Hospital, committed to providing safe and effective treatments for musculoskeletal disorders.
