Because It's Coaching Used by Physicians of the Japan Society of Diabetes and Healthcare Who Truly Empathize with Patients—Now You Can Be Convinced! 'Coaching in Diabetes Care: Why Behavioral Change Occurred at That Moment' Released

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Igaku-Shoin Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shun Kanahara) has published 'Coaching in Diabetes Care: Why Behavioral Change Occurred at That Moment' (Supervised by Hitoshi Ishii; Edited by the Coaching Committee of the Japan Society of Diabetes and Healthcare) in May 2026.

The Culmination of Coaching Practiced by Physicians of the Japan Society of Diabetes and Healthcare Who Empathize with Patients

In diabetes care, it is essential for people with diabetes (PwD) to actively engage in their treatment for successful outcomes. However, in chronic disease management, the difficulty of maintaining long-term adherence often stands as a barrier for healthcare providers. The Japan Society of Diabetes and Healthcare, which deeply considers the psychology and behavior of PwD, has long discussed and accumulated experience on how appropriate use of coaching techniques can overcome this challenge. This book presents the culmination of those efforts, delivered to physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Insights to Address the Challenges Faced by Primary Care Physicians in Diabetes Care

(Adapted from the Preface)

Primary care physicians often face challenges such as the following:

- When blood glucose or HbA1c levels are high, I ask about diet, exercise, and snacking, but I realize I sound like I'm taking a police statement, leading to self-loathing.

- When I listen empathetically to patients, I sympathize with their circumstances—such as 'I ate because I was stressed' or 'I don’t have time to eat slowly and chew properly'—and end up saying, 'Well, I guess it can’t be helped. Try again next time,' postponing meaningful action.

- When I suggest nutritional guidance again, I’m told, 'I already understand well enough, thank you.' Why is this? Is nutritional guidance perceived as a 'punishment game'?

- Occasionally, patients transfer to me despite me not being a specialist. When I ask why, they say, 'The previous diabetes specialist was too strict and always scolded me, so I couldn’t continue. I heard you’re not someone who gets angry easily…' This leaves me with mixed feelings.

This book contains insights to address such concerns. Diabetes care is not solely the responsibility of diabetes specialists or diabetes care teams. It is a lifelong commitment carried out by trusted primary care physicians, general practitioners, and family medicine specialists in their respective communities.

How do we build and sustain human relationships to walk alongside PwD over the long term? This book serves as a valuable resource for learning how.

Table of Contents

Part I: Why Is Coaching Necessary in Diabetes Care?
Chapter 1: The Path to Diabetes Medical Science and Diabetes Medical Coaching
Chapter 2: The Significance of Using Coaching in Clinical Practice—The Philosophy of Diabetes Medical Science and the Spirit of the Frontline

Part II: Foundational Knowledge Required for Coaching Practice
Chapter 3: The Three Principles of Coaching and How It Differs from Other Support Methods
Chapter 4: Evidence for Coaching in Diabetes Care
Chapter 5: 'Uncoachable' Patients—When Coaching Doesn’t Work

Part III: Explaining Coaching Skills for Clinical Application
Chapter 6: Overview of Coaching Skill Acquisition—The Process from Learning to Practice
Chapter 7: Skills for Building Trusting Relationships
Chapter 8: Skills to Promote Change
Chapter 9: The Coaching Cycle
Chapter 10: The Self-Basis

Part IV: Practical Case Studies of Coaching in Clinical Practice
Chapter 11: What Lies Beyond 'Excuses'
Chapter 12: Building Relationships Through Active Listening
Chapter 13: Starting with Acknowledgment
Chapter 14: Aligning with the PwD’s Own Pace
Chapter 15: Imagining the Future
Chapter 16: Collaboratively Planning for Goal Achievement
Chapter 17: Respecting the PwD’s Own Efforts
Chapter 18: When the Self-Basis Is Strengthened, PwD Can Face Diabetes

Part V: Implementing Coaching in Healthcare Teams and Organizations
Chapter 19: Diabetes Education Classes—Effective Group Coaching
Chapter 20: Diabetes Outpatient Clinics—Systematizing Coaching in Outpatient Settings
Chapter 21: Diabetes Education Hospitalization—Programs with Coaching-Oriented Interactions
Chapter 22: Interprofessional Collaboration I—The Diabetes Team at Nagasaki Minato Medical Center
Chapter 23: Interprofessional Collaboration II—The Diabetes Team at Kokuhoku Asahi Central Hospital
Chapter 24: Healthcare Facilities—Coaching to Transform Organizational Culture and Climate

Part VI: More Questions? Coaching Q&A
Coaching Fundamentals / Basic Communication / When the Other Person’s Response Isn’t as Expected / Specific Coaching Skills / How to Learn Coaching

Part VII: The Power of Words
1. Healing Through Words / 2. Words in Cancer Care / 3. Words in Diabetes Care I—Reflections / 4. Words in Diabetes Care II—Concrete Recommendations / 5. Seeking Living Words / 6. Words That Build Relationships

Bibliographic Information

Title

Coaching in Diabetes Care

—Why Behavioral Change Occurred at That Moment?

Supervisor

Hitoshi Ishii

Editor

Coaching Committee of the Japan Society of Diabetes and Healthcare

Publication Month

May 2026

Format

B5

Pages

200

Price

3,850 JPY (3,500 JPY + 10% tax)

ISBN

978-4-260-06534-4

Publisher

Igaku-Shoin

Details and Sample Text

https://www.igaku-shoin.co.jp/book/detail/110756

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About Igaku-Shoin Co., Ltd.

Since its founding in 1944, Igaku-Shoin has been committed to its mission: 'As a publisher of specialized books, we are aware of our role and responsibility to accurately convey essential medical and healthcare information for the advancement of medicine and healthcare, contributing to medical progress and societal well-being.' We provide up-to-date medical and healthcare information through publications such as the annual treatment guide 'Today’s Treatment Guidelines' and the textbook series for nursing students 'Systematic Nursing Science Lecture Series.' We publish over a hundred titles annually. In recent years, we have expanded into various content formats, including web services, e-books, digital magazines, seminars, and owned media, earning support from numerous healthcare professionals and students.

■ Company Overview

Company Name: Igaku-Shoin Co., Ltd.
Founded: 1944

Representative: President and CEO, Shun Kanahara

Headquarters: 1-28-23 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Business: Publishing specialized books, journals, and digital media in medicine, nursing, and related fields

Website: https://www.igaku-shoin.co.jp/