Chapter 1.
Anyone can get diabetes

'Disease caused by overeating' is an old saying
You need to know the diagnostic criteria before the symptoms.
Diabetes doesn't end with diabetes.
Diabetes: Management is more important than cure.
Gestational diabetes, which is characterized by increased insulin resistance
[Appendix] How to Prepare for Travel with Diabetes

Chapter 2.
Why Diabetes is Fearful: Complications

Management is the only shortcut to preventing complications
Silent Complication of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic kidney disease, where prevention is a priority
The most common complication is diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic autonomic neuropathy with various symptoms
Collaborative macrovascular complications of multiple risk factors
[Appendix] Foot Care Tips to Prevent Diabetic Complications

Chapter 3.
Diabetes treatment

Ⅰ.
Oral medications
Do I really need to take diabetes medication?
Metformin, the most commonly used diabetes drug
Sulfonylureas, which stimulate insulin secretion from the pancreas
SGLT2 inhibitors, diabetes medications that promote weight loss

Ⅱ. GLP-1 receptor agonist
GLP-1 receptor agonist that controls blood sugar and helps lose weight

Ⅲ.
insulin
Basics to Know About Insulin Therapy
Basal insulin taken once a day
Rapid-acting insulin that must be taken before meals
Combination insulin, a mixture of two types of insulin

Ⅳ.
continuous glucose monitoring device
A continuous blood glucose meter that makes blood sugar measurement easier

V.
insulin pump
Insulin pump similar to insulin in the body
[Appendix] Minimum Basic Knowledge about Insulin

Chapter 4.
Basic diet for diabetics

Ⅰ.
Basic diet for diabetics
Diabetic diet is a healthy diet
Changing the order of your meals can lower your blood sugar.
Reduce snack portions and consider nutritional content
When it comes to fruit, quantity and frequency are more important than type.
Drinking is allowed as long as you follow the rules.
Be careful with drinks with added sugar.
The key to weight control is regular eating habits.
The idea that "it's okay because it's a natural food" is dangerous

Ⅱ.
Carbohydrate Measurement Method
Everything Diabetics Need to Know About Carbohydrates

Ⅲ.
Dietary principles for patients with type 1 diabetes
Eat regular, nutritious meals
How to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes
Recipes for Diabetics
[Appendix] How to Eat Out for Diabetics

Chapter 5.
Exercise for Diabetics

How should I exercise to manage my blood sugar?
Complications managed with exercise

Strength Training to Beat Diabetes
Basic 10-Minute Strength Training
- Lower body strengthening exercises
- Upper body strengthening exercises
10-minute cardio strength training
Leg exercises that help blood circulation

The Korean Diabetes Association informs
The most trusted diabetes treatment guide

The number of diabetes patients in our country is rapidly increasing.
In the past, diabetes was mistakenly thought to be a disease that only fat and old people suffered from, to the point that it was called a "disease caused by overeating." However, due to changes in lifestyle, it has become common for people in their 20s and 30s to be diagnosed with diabetes.
Even if you are diagnosed with diabetes, if you manage it properly and receive timely treatment, your symptoms will not worsen immediately.
The problem is that many people do not know that they have diabetes, or even if they are diagnosed with diabetes, they do not know what to do immediately.
As the number of diabetes patients rapidly increases, the proliferation of unverified information has also become a major problem.

The Korean Diabetes Association, the largest single-disease academic society in Korea, was aware of this problem and has been operating the 'Essentials of Diabetes' channel since 2020.
The Korean Diabetes Association has approximately 4,000 members, including medical professionals, nutritionists, and social welfare experts, who are actively conducting research on diabetes.
And based on my research and clinical experience, I have published “The Essentials of Diabetes” by selecting only the information most necessary for patients.


This book is packed with information that any diabetic would be curious about, including essential diet for diabetes management, diabetes treatment methods that were difficult to obtain accurate information on, the latest diabetes management devices, and exercises that can be done at home.
In particular, we focused on filtering out unnecessary information and providing only factual information by having all content reviewed by 10 of the country's best endocrinologists.
This one book alone will provide you with all the information you need to manage your diabetes.

Diet, exercise, medication, etc.
We've carefully selected only the most interesting information!

『The Essentials of Diabetes』 consists of five chapters.
Chapter 1 contains basic knowledge about diabetes, including the criteria for diagnosing diabetes and the causes of diabetes.
Chapter 2 introduces complications, the most frightening aspect of diabetes, and tells you what to watch out for to avoid complications when you have diabetes.
Chapter 3 systematically explains diabetes treatment methods, introducing existing treatments such as oral medications, insulin injections, continuous glucose monitoring, and insulin pumps, along with the latest information, to help patients choose the treatment method that is right for them.
Chapter 4 is about the most important diet for diabetes, and contains a lot of information related to eating habits such as basic eating principles, snack intake, drinking, and carbohydrate measurement. In addition, it mentions things that patients may be curious about, such as eating out and convenience store food, which are indispensable in modern society.
Finally, Chapter 5 systematically explains exercise methods for blood sugar management.

Most of the diabetes management books published so far have focused solely on diet or how to take diabetes medication.
However, this book also contains a variety of other information, so you can get sufficient help in managing diabetes without having to look for other books or videos.
In addition, each subheading includes a QR code for a video from the 'Diabetes Essentials' channel, helping readers who find it difficult to understand just by reading the book easily access more detailed information.
If you have diabetes or are concerned about it, "The Essentials of Diabetes" will be the most reliable answer to your blood sugar management.



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Kim Nam-hoon, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Korea University Anam Hospital
Moon Jun-seong, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Yeungnam University Hospital
Kwak Soo-heon, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Seoul National University Hospital
Seonghwan Seo, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University
Hong Jun-hwa, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Daejeon Eulji University Hospital
Jeon Jae-han, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chilgok Kyungpook National University Hospital
Jeon Jae-young, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ajou University Hospital
Yang Yeo-ri, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Lee Kyung-ae, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chonbuk National University Hospital
Kim Gyu-ri, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine