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Recommendations for the effective prevention of diabetes
- Date2018-09-06 20:03
- Update2018-09-06 20:03
- DivisionDivision of Strategic Planning for Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Recommendations for the effective prevention of diabetes
Kim Dae Jung
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ajou University School of Medicine
Committee of Public Relation, Korean Diabetes Association
Choi soo mi, Ahn eun mi, Kang Sung Hyun, Lee Kang Hee
Division of Chronic Disease Prevention, Center for Disease Prevention, KCDC
Diabetes is increasing in incidence globally, including Korea. According to the 2018 fact sheet on diabetes published by the Korean Diabetes Association, one in seven Korean adults over the age of 30 is estimated to have diabetes, which is more than five million people. Approximately 25% of Korean adult are at risk of diabetes. Furthermore, since less than 70% of individuals aware that they have diabetes, this is a serious health issue. In order to effectively prevent diabetes, early diagnosis should be prioritized. The inclusion of HbA1C tests in the national health examination should be considered. The public should be informed of the severity and risks of diabetes, and campaigns on diabetes awareness should be instituted. To help achieve this goal, the Korean diabetes risk model can be utilized. In addition, many efforts to prevent obesity and diabetes should be made through various national-level projects.
Keywords: Diabetes, Early diagnosis, Prevention, High-risk group
Kim Dae Jung
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ajou University School of Medicine
Committee of Public Relation, Korean Diabetes Association
Choi soo mi, Ahn eun mi, Kang Sung Hyun, Lee Kang Hee
Division of Chronic Disease Prevention, Center for Disease Prevention, KCDC
Diabetes is increasing in incidence globally, including Korea. According to the 2018 fact sheet on diabetes published by the Korean Diabetes Association, one in seven Korean adults over the age of 30 is estimated to have diabetes, which is more than five million people. Approximately 25% of Korean adult are at risk of diabetes. Furthermore, since less than 70% of individuals aware that they have diabetes, this is a serious health issue. In order to effectively prevent diabetes, early diagnosis should be prioritized. The inclusion of HbA1C tests in the national health examination should be considered. The public should be informed of the severity and risks of diabetes, and campaigns on diabetes awareness should be instituted. To help achieve this goal, the Korean diabetes risk model can be utilized. In addition, many efforts to prevent obesity and diabetes should be made through various national-level projects.
Keywords: Diabetes, Early diagnosis, Prevention, High-risk group
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