Abbott Collaborates with Leading Media to Launch '2022 Consumer Insights on Diabetes Nutrition Awareness'

ShanghaiNovember 11, 2022PR Newswire -- In anticipation of the United Nations World Diabetes Day on November 14, Abbott, in collaboration with People's Daily Health Client, Zhihu, and JD Health, jointly released the "2022 Diabetes Nutrition Awareness Consumer Insights" at the Fifth China International Import Expo. This initiative focuses deeply on nutritional support for diabetes, aiming to promote standardized diabetes management, reduce the occurrence of diabetes complications, improve the health and quality of life for people with diabetes, and contribute to the construction of "Healthy China 2030."

"2022 Diabetes Nutrition Awareness Consumer Insights" Released

Wei Yaning, Director of the Health Education Department of People's Daily Health Client, stated in her speech: "In the previously issued Healthy China Action (2019-2030) by the State Council, there are a total of 15 special actions. Not only has diabetes prevention and treatment been included for the first time, but there are also three special actions related to diabetes prevention and treatment, which sufficiently demonstrates the urgency and importance of diabetes prevention and treatment."

Wei Yaning, Director of the Health Education Department of People's Daily Health Client

《2022 Consumer Insights on Diabetes Nutrition AwarenessPublished: Providing Health Guidance to Patients

"2022 Consumer Insights on Diabetes Nutrition Awareness" shows that although most diabetes patients are aware of dietary control, there are still certain misconceptions in the long-term battle with diet. These cognitive misunderstandings lead to widespread nutritional imbalance among diabetics. Clinical research data indicates that over 60% of hospitalized diabetes patients suffer from malnutrition or related risks, and the incidence of malnutrition among non-hospitalized patients is as high as 30%. Particularly for some specific groups, such as diabetic patients recovering from surgery, gestational diabetes patients, elderly diabetic patients with insufficient digestion and absorption due to poor dental health, diabetic patients whose daily diet is inadequate due to dietary restrictions, and diabetic patients who are underweight or malnourished due to illness, more precise and professional nutritional support is required.

"The number of topics related to diabetes on Zhihu has accumulated to more than 12,000, with over 130,000 answers received. These figures clearly show the extensive reach of this disease and the high level of public attention," said Zhou Ming, head of Zhihu's Health Team. "This time, we conducted a comprehensive survey and analysis of Zhihu users' awareness of diabetes and subsequent nutritional supplementation. We also integrated expert opinions from the People's Daily Health Client, professional insights from top content contributors on Zhihu, and consumption data statistics representing user behavior from JD Health. We sincerely hope that this effort will provide real learning and guidance for our many patients."

Zhou Ming, Head of Zhihu's Health Team

Diabetes Management"Five-Horse Chariot" in Parallel: Nutritional Support is Indispensable

Diabetes has become one of the serious public health issues facing the world. According to the latest data released by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), as of 2021, there are approximately 540 million adults with diabetes worldwide.Among them, the number of diabetes patients in China reaches 141 million.

Yang Ye, Vice President of JD Group and General Manager of the Nutrition and Health Division of JD Health

As one of the major chronic diseases, the prevention and management of diabetes are driven by the "five key approaches": education and publicity, dietary control, exercise therapy, medication treatment, and blood glucose monitoring. Among these, diet, as an essential part closely related to daily life, directly impacts blood sugar control and disease progression, making it a critical concern for diabetes patients. Yang Ye, Vice President of JD Group and General Manager of JD Health's Nutrition and Health Division, emphasized that in the face of the large population of diabetes patients and specific treatment challenges such as widespread nutritional imbalance and post-meal blood glucose fluctuations, it is worth considering how to further meet patients' nutritional needs, improve online medical consultations and drug purchases, and enhance daily health management.

Supplement Nutrition and Stabilize Blood Sugar: Nutritional Formula Powder Specifically for Individuals with High Blood Sugar

The "2022 Diabetes Nutrition Awareness Consumer Insights" points out that when choosing nutritional products, it is necessary to meet both "nutrient-rich" and "minimize blood sugar fluctuations." Only through scientific and planned intake of various nutrients can professional nutritional supplementation effectively control the progression of diabetes.

Currently, there are numerous types of nutritional supplements available on the market, making it difficult for patients to choose. However, clinical research data shows that nutritional formula powders suitable for individuals with elevated blood sugar levels can improve the nutritional status and immune indicators of diabetes patients, reduce the occurrence of postoperative complications, help the body recover more quickly, and maintain stable blood sugar levels.

"For many years, Abbott has been committed to providing Chinese consumers with high-quality products and advanced concepts in diabetes dietary management and nutritional supplementation, benefiting more people with diabetes." Li Jing, Director of Marketing and Business Excellence for Abbott's Medical Nutrition division, stated that Abbott's Glucerna SR Nutritional Formula Powder offers balanced nutrition, containing 34 nutrients including protein, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. It also features a unique sustained-release formula and low GI properties, which help individuals with diabetes maintain stable blood sugar levels while supplementing balanced nutrition, making it a suitable nutritional product for people with diabetes.

Li Jing, Director of Marketing and Business Excellence for Abbott's Medical Nutrition Business

As a global leading healthcare company with over 130 years of history, Abbott has always been committed to helping people live healthier and better lives. Abbott's Medical Nutrition division, based on medical and clinical nutrition science, provides high-quality nutritional supplementation solutions covering the entire life cycle through scientifically formulated products, rigorous quality inspection standards, and extensive clinical research. In the field of diabetes care, in the future, Abbott will continue to introduce more innovative products to help individuals with diabetes better manage their health and enjoy a more vibrant life.