Manage Hypertension and Diabetes via KakaoTalk!…Gwangjin-gu Operates 'Health Value Toktok'

Gwangjin-gu Provides Hypertension and Diabetes Prevention Management Service Using KakaoTalk... Recruiting Participants for 1st Phase Until the 9th

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Seon-gap) is operating the ‘Health Value Toktok’ project, which provides hypertension and diabetes prevention and management services via mobile starting this month.

This project was prepared so that residents can conveniently manage their health at home, as face-to-face visits to public health centers and medical institutions have become difficult due to COVID-19.

Eligible participants are residents who need regular management, such as patients with hypertension, diabetes, and those subject to metabolic syndrome management. The first session starts on the 12th of this month, with the second and third sessions scheduled for July and September, respectively.

Participants form 10 teams of 5 people each per session and participate for three months. All education and management activities are conducted through KakaoTalk group chat rooms.

First, participants measure their blood pressure, blood sugar, and step count daily using the provided blood pressure monitor, blood glucose meter, and pedometer, record the values in a health notebook, and share them in the chat room, where nurses and nutritionists provide customized consultations.

Additionally, participants receive educational videos on exercise, nutrition, and other topics helpful for chronic disease prevention and management. Based on the educational materials, problem-solving activities are conducted to increase resident participation.

Through the group chat room, participation is encouraged by verifying exercise photos and attendance at educational sessions, helping residents motivate each other to practice healthy habits.

The district analyzes participants’ health changes through surveys conducted before and after the program and plans to select and award outstanding participants upon completion.

Meanwhile, residents wishing to participate in the first session starting on the 12th can inquire at the Jayang Health Center by the 9th.

District Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, “We aim to help residents conveniently form healthy habits and manage chronic diseases on their own at home,” adding, “We hope they participate with their neighbors and gain a healthy daily life.”

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