Korean Dictionary

How to say “Diabetes” in Korean

당뇨병

dangnyo byeong

IntermediateHealth & Medical

Usage & Context

당뇨병 is a widespread chronic condition in Korea especially among older adults due to high-carbohydrate diets and sedentary lifestyles. The Korean government runs extensive public health campaigns about managing 당뇨병 through diet and exercise. Many Korean foods have been modified to be low-sugar for 당뇨병 patients.

Example Sentence

아버지는 당뇨병을 관리하기 위해 식단을 조절하세요.

My father controls his diet to manage diabetes.

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