Bundang Seoul National University Hospital receives international diabetes certification

Bundang Seoul National University Hospital’s pediatric and adolescent diabetes team has been awarded the Center of Reference for Pediatric Diabetes certification by the SWEET international network. This is the highest level of accreditation within the SWEET (Better control in Pediatric and Adolescent diabeteS: Working to crEate CEnTers of Reference) network, which includes approximately 160 centers across 64 countries.

The certification, valid from 2026 to 2032, follows a comprehensive evaluation by an international panel of experts from Japan, India, and Bangladesh. The assessment covered multidisciplinary care systems, inpatient and outpatient services, clinical outcomes, patient experience, and research and educational capabilities.

The hospital team, including pediatric endocrinologists, nurses, nutritionists, and social workers, manages approximately 400 patients and conducts about 1,000 multidisciplinary outpatient visits annually. The center was noted for its adherence to international clinical guidelines and its ability to maintain an average HbA1c level of 6.9%, meeting the international target of below 7.0%.