Number of Diabetes Patients in South Korea Nears 4.1 Million… Caution Needed for Complication Management
The number of diabetes patients in South Korea has recently neared 4.1 million, raising concerns about public health. Diabetes is a chronic disease that can lead to various complications if blood sugar is not properly controlled.
In particular, caution is required as cases of leg amputation surgery due to diabetes complications are being reported consistently. It has been found that a total of 5,858 patients in the country have undergone leg amputation surgery due to diabetes over the past five years.
Experts warn that even a small wound on the foot of a diabetes patient may not heal easily and could lead to necrosis. Therefore, diabetes patients must pay special attention to thoroughly managing their blood sugar levels and checking their foot health frequently.
Meanwhile, in the political sphere, discussions are ongoing to address social issues such as medical service gaps in conjunction with the recent political situation regarding impeachment. Establishing a stable medical system to protect the public's right to health is an urgent matter.
Diabetes often does not show clear symptoms in the early stages. It is most important to detect it early through regular health checkups and to prevent complications by improving lifestyle habits.