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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Diabetes type 2 treatment in Republic of Korea 2024

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2 Recent Diabetes type 2 Treatment Reviews in Republic of Korea: Check Real Patient Experience

Вероника • Diabetes type 2
Russian Federation
Nov 29, 2018

Verified review.
Everything else was on top!
All was good. The only thing that overshadowed, the first reception of the doctor. I had to sell more than two hours, although I arrived 15 minutes before the appointed time. Everything else was on top!

Diabetes type 2 Treatment Overview in Republic of Korea

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Arrival

  • Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel/clinic.
  • Completion of necessary medical paperwork.
  • Admission to clinic or check-in at hotel.

Diagnostics

  • Initial consultation with a specialist to discuss symptoms.
  • Blood tests to check sugar levels and HbA1c.
  • Completing eye and foot examinations.

Treatment plan development

  • Discuss potential treatment options including medication and lifestyle changes.
  • Creation of a personalized diet and exercise plan.

Treatment

  • Start of prescribed medication to control blood sugar levels.
  • Implementation of dietary changes and exercise regime.

Follow-up

  • Regular check-ups to monitor blood sugar levels.
  • Adjustment of treatment plan based on progress.

Rehabilitation

  • Continuation of lifestyle changes after leaving the clinic.
  • Frequent self-monitoring of blood sugar levels at home.

Please note that the above process is a general guideline. Each patient"s diagnostic and treatment plan will be determined by a doctor based on the individual"s specific needs and condition. Other diagnostic tests, treatments and procedures may also be applicable.

Hospitalization, Consumable materials, and Transfer costs are not included in the treatment cost. It"s essential to clarify all these details with a medical coordinator.

What patients like

  1. Diabetes type 2 treatment efficacy. The Republic of Korea offers innovative treatment methods for Diabetes type 2 which have shown effective results.
  2. Doctor's professionalism. Medical practitioners in Korea have a high level of expertise in managing Diabetes type 2. They possess relevant certifications and are members of recognized medical organizations.
  3. Cost. The Diabetes type 2 treatment cost in Republic of Korea varies from 5282$ to 26949$. When compared to other countries, patients find the cost in Korea reasonably affordable.
  4. Service level. Patients appreciate the high level of service in Korean hospitals. Staff are courteous and facilities are well-maintained.
  5. Logistics. The ease of booking appointments and the smooth administrative process in Korean hospitals is appreciated by patients.

What patients don't like

  1. Waiting time. Despite booking appointments in advance, some patients have reported long waiting times before seeing the doctor.

What's the Cost of Diabetes type 2 Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures in Republic of Korea? Find Out Now

updated 3/27/2024
The average price for Diabetes type 2 diagnostic and treatment in Republic of Korea is $16116, the minimum price is $5282, and the maximum price is $26949.
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Discover the Best Diabetes type 2 Clinics in Republic of Korea: 6 Verified Options and Prices
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Asan Medical Center
Most Popular Clinic for Diabetes type 2 Treatment
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.6
Excellent
• 5 reviews
  • Over 14,000 patients visit Asan annually. Foreigners from the USA, China, the UAE, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia prefer Asan hospital for diagnostics and treatment.
  • Asan is a leading diabetes treatment center according to Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare. Asan Hospital is no. 1 medical facility in the country due to high satisfaction rate of patients and revolutionary technologies in agreement with center’s statistics.
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accreditations:

International Organization for Standardization certificate for Asan Medical Center
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
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Donald • Sep 9, 2022
Yes. Only thing Is that I was supposed to get refund for the cancellation of dental exam and X-ray. Didn’t get it.
4.6
5 reviews
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Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 1 review

St. Mary’s Hospital Seoul is a large multidisciplinary medical center in South Korea. The main specialties are oncology, hematology, organ transplant, cardiovascular surgery, and check-up. The hospital was the first in South Korea for liver, small bowel and cornea transplants. St. Mary’s Hospital in Korea is ranked the 5th in the world for successful bone marrow transplants.

30,000 international patients get treatment annually here.

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accreditations:

Joint Commission International  certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
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5
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Samsung Medical Center
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.5
Excellent
• 22 reviews

Samsung Medical Center is a prominent multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea that has repetitively received many awards in customer satisfaction and services quality. It has a special status of “Hospital of presidential standards”. A part of Samsung Medical Complex, Comprehensive Cancer Center provides the most thorough treatment for cancer patients using state-of-the-art equipment: Novalis, IGRT (image-guided radiation therapy), Da Vinci surgical system, etc.

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International Organization for Standardization certificate for Samsung Medical Center
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Samsung Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Samsung Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Samsung Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Samsung Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Samsung Medical Center
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Шоира • Feb 13, 2020
Were in consultation with specialists, pleased with the result
4.5
22 reviews
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Severance Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.5
Excellent
• 42 reviews
  • 6,000 patients are registered in Severance diabetes outpatient clinic for now.
  • Over 1,6 mln patients visit Severance every year.
  • World-class medical staff provide health care at Severance. 1,300 doctors provide a comprehensive diabetes treatment at any disease stage.
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accreditations:

Joint Commission International  certificate for Severance Hospital
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
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Lola Saydakhmedova • Jun 5, 2019
I was in Severance on May 27, 2019 at a reception by the oncologist's homolog, and on the same day mammography and ultrasound of the mammary glands were done. For the conclusion they said to come on June 5th. I want to say a big thank you to my coordinator Lydia, I went everywhere, translated, sat and waited in queues with me. Service at the highest level! Today, on June 5, I came back to the homologue and she looked at the pictures and said that all is not well worry. And in Russia, they saw a tumor from somewhere. I was also given a disc with ultrasound and momography and a conclusion in paper in English. Thank you all and thanks to bookimed.com! This is not a hoax, really help people. I wanted to share a photo of the clinic and the coordinator, but something is impossible to expose them.
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 4 reviews

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is one of the most innovative multidisciplinary medical centers in Korea.

It is the 1st digital hospital in the country. The hospital is equipped witg BESTcare system that allows avoiding medical errors, improving treatment safety and effectiveness.

Bundang specializes in general and abdominal surgery, oncology, orthopedics and traumatology. 1,500,000 patients undergo treatment at in hospital every year.

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accreditations:

Global Healthcare Accreditation Program certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Phuoc Le • Dec 9, 2023
It is great with services, from support team of bookimed and hospital. They replied fast, very supportive. Doctor is experienced. Hospital is clean, modern. Price is good.
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Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 2 reviews

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Seoul  is multidisciplinary hospital for examination and treatment of various diseases, founded in 1974 and located in Seoul. There are four hospitals in Soon Chun Hyang Universety Hospital, which located throughout South Korea.

 

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World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
TATYANA SHELUDKO • Jun 12, 2018
The clinic meets all the stated criteria of the service. Efficiency in servicing and reliability of diagnoses at the highest level. A very good option for passing the narrow specialists and the entire diagnostics in general.
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Get a Medical Assessment for Diabetes type 2 Treatment in Republic of Korea: Select Your Expert from 1 Experienced Doctor

Yongjin Kim
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Yongjin Kim

accreditations:

Korean Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
Korean Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons
Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
Master Surgeon from SRC, USA
Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
Dr. Yong Jin Kim is a renowned surgeon of morbid obesity in Korea and was recently selected as Korea's first 'Master Surgeon' from SRC, USA. He is an expert in the upper gastrointestinal tract and laparoscopic surgery and has performed over 2000 bariatric surgeries. He has a Ph.D. from Soon Chun Hyang University, is a professor at the department of general surgery and Head, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center, Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Seoul, and is a visiting professor at the IRCAD Taiwan Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and World Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Club. He is a member of the Korean Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, the Korean Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons, and the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity.Read more
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FAQ about Diabetes type 2 Treatment in Republic of Korea

What is type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes (also called adult-onset or non-insulin-dependent) is a longstanding metabolic disorder. The body resists or doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain glucose (sugar) level in blood.

How does diabetes appear?

The pancreas produces insulin which reduces blood glucose level. Insufficiency or lack of insulin causes diabetes. Body inability to use insulin correctly also leads to the disorder.

Diabetes statistics

  • Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common diseases in adults. Over 400 million people are living with diabetes according to World Health Organization estimate. It is 1 in 11 people.
  • Over 640 million people worldwide will have diabetes by 2040 in accordance with the International Diabetes Federation assessment.
  • 95% of the cases are type 2 diabetes in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • 24% of young people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes despite the opinion that it is an adult-onset disease.

Best countries for diabetes treatment

Germany

The Federal Republic is the 3rd best country for diabetes medical tourism in the world according to Statista website.

German endocrinologists provide disease management programs (DMPs) for diabetes type 2 therapy. These programs consist of prevention, strategies, and therapy goals recommended in the international and national guidelines. DMPs improve the quality of diabetes mellitus healthcare and treatment process.

Bariatric surgery is the new treatment for type 2 diabetes and is performed in German hospitals. The size of the stomach is reduced by almost 90% during the operation.

India

India is among the countries with the highest number of diabetic people. of all type 2 diabetes cases is caused with obesity. Weight loss surgery is performed in Indian diabetes treatment centers. During the operation, surgeons decrease the stomach size and help patients to lose weight.

Affordable pricing of the best hospitals for diabetes in India attract medical tourists from over the world. The prices are 40-100% lower than in Germany, the USA, Spain, or Israel. Procedures and the quality of their performing are the same.

The low costs are explained by generics (analogs of expensive drugs) production in India. These medications are 10-17 times cheaper than the drugs used in other states.

Spain

Spain is the 7th country in the world to provide high-quality medical services according to World Health Organization (WHO). Spanish diabetic health clinics are among a few medical facilities worldwide where surgeons perform weight loss operation without a scalp.

92% of patients lose weight significantly after the surgical treatment of diabetes. Spanish doctors prefer complex approach in the disease treatment. Beside the surgery, specialists carry out diet therapy, patient’s hormones exam, drug therapy, psychological support, etc.

Type 2 diabetes therapy effectiveness

✔️ 50-95% of diabetic people achieve normalization of blood sugar level after obesity surgery. The effectiveness of the operation depends on the method applied.

✔️ Drug therapy cannot cure diabetes. Medications help to control blood sugar and stop the disease development.

How to choose the diabetes treatment center?

When choosing the best diabetes treatment centers pay attention to:

  1. Doctor’s experience. The success rate of the best treatment for diabetes type 2 depends on the endocrinologist qualification. Top specialists have certificates which confirm their professionalism.
  2. Accreditation. It guarantees maintaining of international guidelines. Certified hospitals provide high-quality services and ensure patient’s safety during the procedures.
  3. Patient’s reviews. People who have undergone treatment in the diabetes outpatient clinics share their experience. They provide information about the hospital stay, the best specialists, and pricing.

Diagnostics in the best hospitals for diabetes

The complete type 2 diabetes examination in the best diabetes treatment centers includes:

  • A1C (glycated hemoglobin) test indicates average blood sugar level for the last 2-3 months. The higher blood sugar level is, the more hemoglobin a person has.
  • Random blood sugar test is a blood glucose level exam performed for non-fasting people to diagnose diabetes. The test can be taken at any time.
  • Fasting blood sugar test is taken after an overnight fast to detect insulin resistance or diabetes.
  • Glucose tolerance test is an oral exam that measures body's ability to regulate sugar metabolism.

Which treatment is the best for diabetes?

Medication and insulin therapy

Specialists of diabetes outpatient clinics prescribe drug therapy in addition to diet and physical activity. Such complex approach helps patients to achieve target blood sugar level. The conclusion about the type of medication depends on the sugar level and the presence of diabetes-related problems.

In some cases, specialists in diabetes treatment centers prescribe insulin therapy. Using this treatment method a patient controls blood glucose level and can avoid complications of the disease. Patients have to inject insulin. They shouldn’t take it orally, because it can be digested.

During the consultation with an endocrinologist, the pros and cons of each medication are discussed. The best treatment for diabetes type 2 depends on the kinds of the drugs and aspects of the patient’s health.

Weight loss surgery

Diabetic people with BMI (body mass index) over 35 are candidates for the obesity surgery. 55-99% of patients achieve healthy blood sugar level after the procedure. The success rate of bariatric surgery depends on the operation method.

During the bariatric procedure, a surgeon reduces stomach size. That’s why people cannot eat a significant amount of food. Bypass surgery is considered the latest diabetes treatment. During the procedure, a surgeon bypasses a part of small intestine. It is more effective in comparison with other methods of obesity surgery.

How to undergo treatment in top diabetic health clinic?

✔️ Submit a request on Bookimed website, and a Medical Doctor, who specializes in endocrinology, will contact you. A Doctor will provide you with the information regarding the latest diabetes treatment.

Tell a Doctor about your preferences and ask questions. A Medical Doctor will help you to find the best hospital for diabetes therapy. Then s/he will request a treatment program from the chosen medical center.

❓ The cost of the treatment in your case will be included in the program. It is also possible to arrange a consultation with an endocrinologist.

❗️ We will keep in touch with you from start to finish of your medical trip.

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2 Recent Diabetes type 2 Treatment Reviews in Republic of Korea: Check Real Patient Experience

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