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Chronic Disease & Internal Medicine

From Everyday Health to Ongoing Care From managing chronic conditions like hypertension,
diabetes, and hyperlipidemia to everyday concerns
such as
colds and digestive issues, The Heart Clinic provides
accurate diagnosis and comprehensive care to support
your
daily well-being.

Diabetes and diagnostic criteria based on fasting plasma glucose, a two-hour oral glucose tolerance test, and HbA1c. Diabetes requires management of cardiovascular and kidney risk as well as blood sugar. Who should receive diabetes testing, including people with prediabetes, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, a family history of diabetes, or other cardiovascular risk factors. Blood glucose targets and diabetes treatment principles: individualized goals, lifestyle modification, and medication selected to protect the heart and kidneys.

Types of Diabetes Complications

Diabetes can gradually reduce kidney function or cause protein in the urine. Without early care, it may progress to end-stage kidney disease, so regular kidney function and urine albumin tests are important.

Diabetes complications must be caught early.

Complications can silently damage the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and cardiovascular system before symptoms appear. Regular screening is essential to detect and prevent progression.

Damage to retinal blood vessels can reduce vision and increase the risk of blindness. Because early disease often has no symptoms, an annual eye examination is important.

Diabetes complications must be caught early.

Complications can silently damage the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and cardiovascular system before symptoms appear. Regular screening is essential to detect and prevent progression.

Numbness, pain, or reduced sensation may develop. Severe neuropathy can lead to foot ulcers or amputation risk, making regular nerve and foot examinations important.

Diabetes complications must be caught early.

Complications can silently damage the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and cardiovascular system before symptoms appear. Regular screening is essential to detect and prevent progression.

Diabetes raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, so blood pressure, lipids, and weight must be managed alongside blood sugar, with regular cardiovascular risk assessments.

Diabetes complications must be caught early.

Complications can silently damage the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and cardiovascular system before symptoms appear. Regular screening is essential to detect and prevent progression.

Diagram showing kidney disease, retinopathy, neuropathy, and cardiovascular disease as diabetes complications

Diagnostic Process

Diabetes requires long-term management that protects the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels—not just blood sugar control.
The Heart Clinic integrates blood sugar and cardiovascular risk management from a cardiology perspective,
aiming to maintain a healthy life free of heart attack, stroke, or renal failure.

Glucose Targets
Targets are tailored to age,
coexisting conditions,
kidney function, and
hypoglycemia risk.
CV Risk Assessment
Cardiovascular risks
such as hypertension and
dyslipidemia are assessed
and managed together.
Medication Selection
Medication is selected based on
heart failure, kidney disease,
atherosclerosis, and
overall health.
Complication Screening
Kidney, retinal, and
nerve tests help detect
complications early and
prevent progression.
Lifestyle Guidance
Practical guidance on diet,
exercise, and weight management
is provided along with
diabetes education.

Diabetes
FAQs

To help answer common questions in advance,
we provide key information before your visit.

Is lowering blood sugar enough?
No.
Diabetes can affect the heart, kidneys, blood vessels, eyes, and nerves.
Managing blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and lifestyle along
with blood sugar helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
Is the HbA1c target the same for everyone?
An HbA1c below 6.5% is a common goal, but targets should be individualized based on age,
diabetes duration, other conditions, kidney function, and hypoglycemia risk.
A personalized target may be safer than overly strict control.
How are diabetes medications chosen?
Diabetes medications are selected based on more than blood sugar alone.
Heart failure, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease are also considered,
and some medications may offer additional heart and kidney protection.
Do I need complication screening without symptoms?
Yes.
Diabetes complications can progress before symptoms appear.
Regular screening helps detect kidney, eye, nerve, and cardiovascular problems early,
allowing timely treatment to slow progression and prevent serious complications.

Information

134 Tongil-ro,
Jongno-gu, Seoul
NH Nonghyup Tower, 2F

Please use elevator No. 13 or 14,
then follow the signs toward Starbucks on the 2nd floor.

※ Free parking is available in the building during clinic hours.

Clinic Hours

  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thu, Sat 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Lunch Break 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
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