Diabetes Clinic Seoul — Type 1, Type 2 & prediabetes management in English.
Comprehensive diabetes care at Apgujeong Hana Clinic, Apgujeong, Gangnam. Board-certified endocrinology & internal medicine specialists — HbA1c monitoring, insulin management, CGM setup & long-term metabolic care in English.
Diabetes management in English at Apgujeong Hana Clinic.
Apgujeong Hana Clinic provides comprehensive diabetes care for Type 1, Type 2 and prediabetes patients — including expats and international residents in Seoul who need a specialist they can communicate with clearly in English. Our diabetes clinic is led by Dr. Shin Hyun-won, a board-certified endocrinologist with 20+ years of experience and a Medical PhD from Sungkyunkwan University.
Managing diabetes while living abroad presents unique challenges — navigating Korean medication names, finding insulin supplies, setting up a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and ensuring your diabetes management plan is understood and optimised by a doctor who speaks your language. At Apgujeong Hana Clinic, we remove these barriers entirely.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, continuing management you started at home or dealing with poorly controlled blood sugar, our team provides thorough evaluation, evidence-based treatment and ongoing monitoring — with WhatsApp follow-up between visits and English reports for your insurer or home country doctor.
Diabetes types we manage at our clinic.
What your HbA1c and blood sugar results actually mean.
HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) measures your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months. It is the most important single marker for monitoring diabetes control. Fasting blood glucose and post-meal glucose provide a snapshot of your current blood sugar status. Together they give a complete picture of your metabolic control.
| Category | HbA1c | Fasting Glucose | What It Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Below 5.7% | Below 100 mg/dL | No diabetes risk — maintain healthy lifestyle |
| Prediabetes | 5.7% – 6.4% | 100–125 mg/dL | Act now — lifestyle intervention can reverse this |
| Diabetes | 6.5% or above | 126 mg/dL or above | Diabetes diagnosed — treatment required |
| Target (Type 2, general) | Below 7.0% | 80–130 mg/dL fasting | Well-controlled — continue current management |
| Target (Type 1) | Below 7.0% | 80–130 mg/dL fasting | Individualised — discuss with your specialist |
How we manage diabetes at Apgujeong Hana Clinic.
Diabetes management is highly individualised. There is no single treatment that suits everyone — your specialist designs a management plan based on your diabetes type, current control, other health conditions, medications and lifestyle. Here is what our diabetes clinic provides.
CGM setup & support in Seoul.
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices provide real-time blood sugar readings every few minutes — eliminating the need for finger-prick testing and giving a far more complete picture of your glucose patterns throughout the day and night.
At Apgujeong Hana Clinic, our specialists prescribe, set up and interpret CGM data for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients. Freestyle Libre and Dexcom sensors are available in Korea.
Your diabetes consultation, step by step.
Your questions answered.
More questions about diabetes care? WhatsApp our English-friendly team at Apgujeong Hana Clinic.
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Manage your diabetes in Seoul — in English.
Type 1, Type 2 & prediabetes management at Apgujeong Hana Clinic, Gangnam. Endocrinology specialist. CGM available. Same-week appointments.