Explanation of the Latest Treatment Information! "NHK Health Today Special Edition Diabetes ~ Treatment Methods Suited to You: New Common Sense on Diet, Exercise, and Medication" to be Released by NHK Publishing on June 17

NHK Health Today Special Edition Diabetes ~ Treatment Methods Suited to You: New Common Sense on Diet, Exercise, and Medication

Currently, approximately 5.52 million people are diagnosed with diabetes and undergoing treatment. Including those referred to as the "pre-diabetic group," over 20 million people are suspected of having diabetes.

While this is a disease that can be called a national one, it is not something that immediately threatens one's life. Therefore, it is necessary to approach and manage the disease through the "three pillars" of treatment: diet, exercise, and medication.

"NHK Health Today Special Edition Diabetes ~ Treatment Methods Suited to You: New Common Sense on Diet, Exercise, and Medication," which explains the latest approaches from these "three pillars," will be released by NHK Publishing on June 17, 2026.

In addition to the significantly advanced drug therapy, the book introduces dietary advice tailored to one's lifestyle, as well as "circuit training," which efficiently practices the combination of "aerobic exercise" and "muscle training" that has been proven effective by the latest findings.

Contents Introduction

Learn About the Latest Diabetes Treatment in a Q&A Format!

What kind of disease is diabetes, and how is diagnosis and treatment conducted? This book explains the "new knowledge" about diabetes treatment in an easy-to-understand Q&A format.

Introduction to the Latest Approaches for Each of Diet, Exercise, and Medication

This book dedicates one chapter each to the "three pillars" of treatment: diet, exercise, and medication, and provides detailed explanations about each.

● Diet Therapy

Diabetes diet therapy is often thought to involve many restrictions, but what is important is to "consume an appropriate amount of energy" and "eat a balanced diet." The book introduces in detail how to approach this based on different patterns of dietary life.

● Exercise Therapy

The most important thing in exercise therapy is to continue exercising in a way that is enjoyable. The book introduces exercises that are effective for blood sugar management and can be continued without difficulty.

● Drug Therapy

Diabetes treatment drugs have been extensively researched, and the introduction of new drugs has significantly changed drug therapy. Nowadays, drugs are selected for each individual from an early stage. The book explains what kinds of drugs are available and how to use them.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Diabetes Q&A: Learn About the Disease from the Latest Research

Q What do "Type 1" and "Type 2" diabetes refer to? Q Is it because of bad lifestyle habits that I developed diabetes? Q Is it okay if it's just "suspected" or "borderline"? Q Won't I develop complications if I receive treatment? Q Is diabetes related to dementia and depression? Q It's complicated... Can't it be treated easily? Q Does diabetes treatment last a lifetime? Is it incurable?

Column 1 Let's Make a "Plan" for Improving Diabetes

Chapter 2 Pillar of Treatment ① Diet Therapy ―― It's Not Just About Restriction

First, Review Your Current Dietary Life with 7 Points

Learn About the Appropriate Amount of Energy Intake Based on Your Age and Activity Level

Know the General Nutritional Balance and Flexibly Incorporate It into Your Life

Diet Therapy Recommendations Based on Dietary Trends

For Those Who Tend to Overeat

For Those Who Eat Less Than Before

For Those Who Like to Snack

For Those Who Eat Out Often

For Those Who Often Eat Convenience Store Meals or Bento

For Those Who Often Attend Banquets

Column 2 Let's Check the Nutritional Value of the Foods You Often Eat

Chapter 3 Pillar of Treatment ② Exercise Therapy ―― Enjoy 4 Types of Exercise Every Day

In addition to aerobic exercise, actively engage in muscle training

Continue exercise efficiently with "circuit training"

Stretching Before and After Exercise ① ―― Stretch Your Upper Body

Stretching Before and After Exercise ② ―― Stretch Your Lower Body

Aerobic Exercise ―― Walking, Jogging, Swimming, etc.

Muscle Training ① ―― Foot Stomping and Knee Extensions While Seated

Muscle Training ② ―― Toe Raises and Heel Raises While Standing

Muscle Training ③ ―― Squats to Strengthen the Entire Lower Body

Balance Exercise ―― Add to Aerobic Exercise and Muscle Training

Column 3 Put a Circle on Days You Exercise. Keep Records to Boost Motivation

Chapter 4 Pillar of Treatment ③ Drug Therapy ―― From Conventional to Latest Drugs

Base drug therapy on diet and exercise therapy and start it early

List of Diabetes Treatment Drugs by Mechanism of Action

List of Main Diabetes Treatment Drugs

Consider insulin therapy if improvement is not seen with oral medications

List of Insulin Preparations

Devise ways to manage medications to prevent missed or incorrect doses

Be careful of hypoglycemia! Prevent it with regular self-blood glucose monitoring

Column 4 What to Do if Hypoglycemia Occurs

Chapter 5 To Prevent Complications ―― Start Early and Continue Steadily

Start taking measures to prevent complications as soon as you are diagnosed with diabetes

Sick Days ―― First, prevention. On days when you are not feeling well, make sure to drink plenty of water

Foot Care ―― After bathing, regularly check the condition of your toenails and skin

Mental Care ―― Don't bear it alone, don't hold onto stress

Supervisor ● Ryo Suzuki (Suzuki Ryo)

Professor and Chief of the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, Tokyo Medical University

Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo in 1996. After studying at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard University, he became the Professor and Chief of the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, Tokyo Medical University Hospital in 2020. Since 2024, he has also served as the Vice President of the same university hospital.

Product Information

NHK Health Today Special Edition Diabetes ~ Treatment Methods Suited to You: New Common Sense on Diet, Exercise, and Medication

Title: NHK Health Today Special Edition

Diabetes ~ Treatment Methods Suited to You: New Common Sense on Diet, Exercise, and Medication

Supervisor: Ryo Suzuki

Edited by: NHK Publishing

Publisher: NHK Publishing

Price: 1,540 yen (tax included)

Release Date: June 17, 2026

Format: B5 size, paperback

Number of Pages: 96 pages (full color)

ISBN: 978-4-14-794206-5

Where to Purchase

NHK Publishing EC Site: https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000067942062026.html

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4147942067/

Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18618261/