Diabetes Care

Quick Intro

VEI Clinic Apgujeong is an English-friendly internal-medicine clinic providing practical, evidence-based care for type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and metabolic risk—with same-day labs and realistic nutrition/activity plans.

What We Do

Assess & Diagnose

• A1c, fasting glucose, optional OGTT (when appropriate)
• Kidney/liver panels, urine albumin/creatinine ratio
• Lipid profile (± ApoB), blood pressure & cardiovascular risk assessment
• Neuropathy screen (monofilament), foot exam; retinal screening referral

Treat & Monitor

• Lifestyle first: protein & fiber targets, meal planning around Korean food, step goals, a zone-2 cardio + strength plan, sleep plan
• Medications (when indicated):
• Metformin
• SGLT2 inhibitors (heart/kidney protective in eligible patients)
• GLP-1/dual agonists (for glycemic control & weight in selected patients)
• Statins/BP meds based on risk; insulin initiation/titration when appropriate
• Glucose tracking: finger-stick plans and short-term CGM trials for learning (select cases)
• Comorbidity prevention: vaccines (flu, COVID, pneumococcal, hepatitis B, shingles by age), smoking/alcohol counseling

Coordinate Care

• Retina exam (ophthalmology), nephrology for CKD, cardiology when risk is high, podiatry for foot issues, dietitian support

Visit Flow

• Baseline consult (30–45 min) → history, meds, goals, exam, point-of-care glucose; order labs
• Same-day labs → A1c, CMP, lipids, urine albumin/creatinine
• Results visit (20–30 min) → personalized plan: meds, nutrition/activity, targets & timelines
• Follow-ups → quick check at 4–6 weeks; fuller review at 8–12 weeks with A1c recheck (as indicated)

Targets & Tracking

• A1c: individualized goal (often ≤7%, looser or tighter based on age/comorbidities)
• BP: typically <130/80 mmHg if tolerated
• Lipids: LDL/ApoB goals based on overall CVD risk
• Kidney: urine albumin/creatinine at least annually once diagnosed
• Feet/Eyes: annual exam (sooner if symptoms appear)

We’ll put your targets and recheck intervals in writing.

Sick-Day & Travel Support

• Written sick-day rules (hydration, carb-containing fluids if needed, when to hold certain meds like metformin/SGLT2, and when to test ketones)
• Jet-lag and time-zone insulin/oral-med adjustments
• Fit-to-fly and medication letters; supplies checklist

Safety: When to Use the ER

• Very high sugar with vomiting, abdominal pain, fruity breath, deep/rapid breathing, severe drowsiness/confusion
• Chest pain, severe shortness of breath, focal weakness/slurred speech
• Signs of severe infection, dehydration, or rapidly worsening foot wounds

What to Bring

• Medication & supplement list (exact doses), glucose meter/CGM reports if any
• Prior labs/eye exam results and blood pressure logs
• Typical meal/day summary (helps tailor your plan)

Pricing & Transparency

You’ll receive a clear quote before testing or treatment. Pricing varies by consult length, labs, and any procedures/referrals. Itemized English receipts are available for personal or corporate reimbursement.