Gwangju Buk-gu to Operate Hypertension and Diabetes Classes Until December

Published 25 Aug.2022 11:11(KST)

Starting September, Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention Exercise and Health Classes for Hypertension and Diabetes Patients

First 60 Applicants Accepted Until the 31st

Gwangju Buk-gu to Operate Hypertension and Diabetes Classes Until December

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju City announced on the 25th that it will operate the ‘Jipi(血)Jigi Baekjeon Baeksseung Hypertension and Diabetes Class’ for the prevention and management of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases from September to December.

This education program will select a total of 60 participants, 30 each with hypertension and diabetes, and will be conducted three times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) for 12 weeks starting from the 13th of next month.

Participants will receive both exercise therapy such as yoga, line dance, and strength training, and theoretical education including understanding of the diseases, nutrition classes, and prevention of complications.

In particular, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and body composition will be measured before and after the education to check changes in health status, and excellent participants will be given souvenirs such as knee braces.

Those who wish to participate can apply at the Buk-gu Public Health Center by the 31st, and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

A representative of the Buk-gu Public Health Center said, “We will actively support the provision of accurate information about cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and the improvement of self-health management skills through the hypertension and diabetes class,” and added, “We ask for the interest and participation of residents.”

Meanwhile, Buk-gu is promoting various support projects for chronic disease patients, such as free rental of self-measuring devices and support for diabetes complication examination fees.