Ajou University Hospital Recruits Participants for Gyeonggi Southern Region Diabetes Academy

The Korean Diabetes Association and Korean Metabolic Syndrome Forum will hold the 'Gyeonggi Southern Region Diabetes Academy' from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the 16th at the Grand Auditorium of Ajou University Hospital and are recruiting participants.

This event has been organized to enable middle-aged adults in the Gyeonggi southern region with diabetes and metabolic syndrome to systematically enhance their self-management capabilities. It offers free trials of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, customized blood sugar management education incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and one-on-one follow-up care by specialized medical professionals. Anyone can participate, including diabetes patients, those at risk of metabolic syndrome, and local residents interested in blood sugar and health management.

The education will be conducted through continuous glucose monitoring device trials and expert lectures. Participants will learn about diabetes prevention and treatment, dietary management, and the latest blood sugar management methods while directly wearing the continuous glucose monitoring device and familiarizing themselves with the dedicated app.

Professor Kim Dae-joong from the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Ajou University Hospital will lecture on 'Diabetes Prevention, Basic Education, and the Latest Diabetes Treatment Trends,' while Kim Mi-hyang, Head of the Nutrition Team at Ajou University Hospital, will introduce diabetes dietary methods using continuous glucose monitoring devices. Following this, Nurse Song Jung-eun from the Internal Medicine Division at Konkuk University Hospital will explain 'Blood Sugar Management Methods Incorporating AI Technology.'

All participants will be provided with up to two continuous glucose monitoring devices 'FreeStyle Libre 2' worth 280,000 won free of charge, and on-site installation training will be conducted. After the education ends, participants can utilize a one-on-one follow-up care program for one month through a mobile-exclusive communication channel, which includes blood sugar management Q&A; and monitoring feedback.

To apply for participation, visit the online application page or scan the QR code on the event poster. For more information, contact the Korean Diabetes Association office at 02-572-0766 or send a text message to 010-8901-0766.