SDCC
is largest diabetes clinic in Scandinavia and treat each year more than 11,000
children and adults with diabetes from the Capital Region.
Quality Indicators (2024)
- 11,087 adults with diabetes are affiliated with SDCC.
- 829 children with type 1 diabetes are treated at SDCC.
- 89% of users report high satisfaction with their treatment.
- SDCC published 555 scientific outputs, including articles in top journals such as The Lancet, NEJM, and Nature Medicine.
Innovative Care Pathways
In 2024, SDCC introduced a new outpatient care model that emphasizes:
- Individualized treatment based on biological, technical, and psychosocial factors.
- Digital health solutions, including virtual consultations and home monitoring.
- Smart tools like Detektor and Stenopool for remote monitoring and data-driven care.
This model prioritizes users with the greatest needs and reduces unnecessary routine visits, aiming to create a more equitable and efficient healthcare system.
Precision Medicine & Research
- SDCC launched a Clinic for Precision Medicine to tailor treatments based on genetic and clinical profiles.
- The Steno 1 Study, the largest of its kind in Denmark, investigates new medications and treatment targets to reduce complications in type 1 diabetes.
- The MODERN MODY Project aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for monogenic diabetes (MODY), which is often misdiagnosed.
Children & Youth Initiatives
- Steno Child: A play-based, needs-driven approach for younger children with type 1 diabetes.
- Steno Youth: A structured educational and social-pedagogical program for adolescents with poor glycaemic control.
- A culturally adapted care offer is available for individuals with type 2 diabetes who speak Arabic, Urdu, or Turkish.
World’s First In-House Dental Clinic at a Diabetes Hospital
SDCC established the world’s first in-house dental clinic at a diabetes hospital. The clinic investigates the link between oral health and diabetes complications. The study includes 1,200 participants and explores whether poor dental health correlates with worse glycaemic control and cardiovascular risks.
Education & Outreach
- SDCC hosted events like Great Diabetes Day and Steno Frontiers in Diabetes to share knowledge with healthcare professionals.
- A new digital learning platform was launched to support blended learning for both professionals and patients.
User Involvement
SDCC emphasizes user participation in shaping care pathways. The CODIAC2 Conference, organized by users, focused on co-creating a better healthcare system with users at the center.