Udayana University's Faculty of Medicine, in Collaboration with the Bali and Denpasar Regional Public Health Offices (PDSKKI) to Hold a Workshop on Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patient Care

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• Selasa, 21 April 2026
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Udayana University's Faculty of Medicine, in collaboration with the Denpasar Bali Branch of the Indonesian Diabetes Association (PDSKJI), held a workshop on the care of type II

diabetes mellitus patients in primary care using a family medicine approach. The workshop took place in the Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ngoerah Gde Ngoerah Meeting Room, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University. Twenty Specialist (SpKKLP) physicians from across Bali participated in the workshop (in-person) and 20 participants from outside Bali (online). (April 18, 2026)

The workshop aimed to improve competency and skills in the care of type II diabetes patients, particularly in insulin therapy with increasingly advanced technology, monitoring nutritional status and practical diet management, recognizing and diagnosing anxiety and depression disorders resulting from long-term treatment, and providing counseling to patients and families to improve therapy success.

The workshop was opened by the Vice Dean for General Affairs and Finance, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Prof. Dr. dr. I Made Muliarta, S.Ked., M.Kes., in his remarks, stated that the role of Specialist Physicians and Gynecologists (Sp.KKLP) in primary care is crucial for improving therapy adherence, providing post-hospital referral care, educating patients about lifestyle changes and recognizing mental disorders resulting from long-term therapy, and utilizing yoga for light physical activity. Furthermore, collaborative care with family counseling and empowering other healthcare professionals at the community health center (Puskesmas) can improve therapy outcomes and reduce patient complications.

Following the opening ceremony, the event continued with presentations by four experts in their fields:

1. Dr. I Made Siswadi Semadi, M.Biomed., Sp.PD-KEMD., FINASIM, presenting topics on therapy monitoring, blood sugar stability, and foot care for type II diabetes patients in primary care.

2. Dr. I Wayan Gede Sutadarma, M.Gizi., Sp.GK., Subsp.KM., presenting topics on nutritional status monitoring and nutritional management in type II diabetes patients.

3. Dr. dr. I Putu Belly Sutrisna, M.Biomed., Sp.KJ., M.Kom., presented a topic on mental health screening and therapy for type II diabetes patients using meditation and yoga.

4. Dr. dr. Putu Aryani, MIH., Sp.KKLP., Sub,Sp.COPC., presented a topic on holistic diagnosis and counseling for families/caregivers of type II diabetes patients.

Following the presentations by the four speakers, the event continued with a question-and-answer session and concluded with the presentation of certificates to the speakers.

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