St. Joseph's Hospital Earns Top Diabetes Care Certification in Germany
St. Joseph's Hospital Earns Top Diabetes Care Certification in Germany
St. Joseph's Hospital Earns Top Diabetes Care Certification in Germany
Hilden — St. Joseph's Hospital in Hilden has been awarded the "Suitable for Diabetes Patients" quality seal by the German Diabetes Association (DDG).
Currently, 11 million people in Germany live with diagnosed diabetes, with type 1 diabetes affecting 372,000 individuals and type 2 diabetes accounting for 8.7 million cases—the most common forms of the disease.
This chronic condition is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. To manage it effectively, diabetes patients undergo continuous blood glucose monitoring, regular insulin administration, tailored nutrition plans, and proactive treatment of potential complications. Poorly controlled diabetes can have severe consequences, including kidney damage, eye problems, heart disease, and nerve damage. Left unchecked, it may also lead to acute, life-threatening complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis or hypoglycemia.
The availability of specialized hospitals or departments equipped to care for diabetes patients is therefore crucial. Not all medical facilities possess the necessary expertise and resources to provide adequate treatment. Proper care requires specialist physicians and at least two trained nursing staff with expertise in diabetology who can recognize early warning signs and prevent complications.
The DDG's "Suitable for Diabetes Patients" certification aims to address this gap, making it easier for patients to choose the right hospital. Treatment for individuals with diabetes is not limited to a single department but is integrated across disciplines, always taking the patient's pre-existing condition into account.
"Additional measures start with routine blood sugar checks, where we often identify undiagnosed cases among new patients," explains Dr. Jona-Gottfried Dreißig, senior physician in internal medicine and a specialist in diabetology and intensive care at St. Joseph's Hospital Hilden. "From there, we can factor the condition into subsequent treatments—whether for surgeries, anesthesia, or childbirth—and help prevent complications," he continues, highlighting the collaborative work with Chief Physician Dr. Klaus Generet.
"The certification is a reward for our team's dedication and a step toward building patient trust, ensuring those with diabetes receive excellent care at St. Joseph's Hospital Hilden," the expert concludes.
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