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糖尿病治療研究会 (The Diabetes Treatment Research Association) has dissolved in June 2021. Thank you for visiting the Measure Your Sugar Day website. According to national statistics, the number of diabetes patients and those at risk has exceeded 20 million in recent years.

However, it is alarming that more than one out of three individuals with a hemoglobin A1c level above 6. 5% or who have been diagnosed with diabetes by medical institutions or check-ups are currently untreated. Diabetes often goes unnoticed in the early stages, with symptoms only appearing when the disease has already progressed.

Neglecting treatment at this stage can lead to complications like diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy, neuropathy, as well as major vascular disorders like stroke, heart attack, and atherosclerosis. Early intervention through lifestyle changes, diet therapy, and exercise can improve blood sugar levels. However, as diabetes progresses, the importance of preventing and treating complications that significantly affect quality of life increases, and medication becomes vital.

Detecting and initiating appropriate treatment for diabetes patients is an urgent issue for the nation's overall health. Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial, as diabetes is a chronic condition that affects various organs. Nowadays, there is an increasing focus on preventing diabetes, with products that address carbohydrate intake appearing more frequently.

However, there is skepticism about whether people fully understand the relationship between blood sugar and their health. Therefore, the Diabetes Treatment Research Association designated October 8th, a significant milestone year that marks 40 years since the proposal of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) and 30 years since its health insurance coverage, as Measure Your Sugar Day. Our goal is to continuously spread accurate knowledge about blood sugar fluctuations, raise awareness, and provide information about the importance and meaning of blood sugar levels to individuals, including those who believe they are healthy, as well as to professionals in the medical and health guidance fields.

We will expand our activities in cooperation with relevant institutions throughout this year. We appreciate your continued support and cooperation