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1. “What if your arms and legs are thin but your belly is protruding?” Warning Signs of Diabetes and Cancer Revealed by Professor Lee Seung-hoon of the Department of Neurology at Seoul National University “Koreans are genetically predisposed to having small pancreases and low subcutaneous fat volume. This is why, when a high-calorie Western diet is introduced, the excess fat accumulates as ‘visceral fat’ inside the abdomen. Furthermore, this bulging belly becomes a ‘sichuan amplifier’ that triggers harmful inflammation throughout the body.” In an era of 5.5 million people with diabetes, South Korea is currently facing an unprecedented public health challenge. Professor Lee Seung-hoon of the Department of Neurology at Seoul National University Hospital diagnoses that the essence of adult diabetes lies not in pancreatic failure, but in the ‘paralysis of the cellular doorbell.’ He explains that fatty acids released as one gains weight block the cellular doorbell circuit, leading to ‘insulin resistance’ where cells cannot accept glucose, no matter how loudly insulin sends its ‘ding-dong’ signals. The core driving force behind this process is the chronic inflammation hidden within the abdomen. Professor Lee emphasizes that inflammation itself has never originally harbored malicious intent. Acute inflammation, characterized by fever and pain caused by the common cold, is a "commendable survival instinct" in which immune cells risk their lives to protect our bodies. However, the situation changes when a state of "endogenous chronic inflammation" develops due to stress, high blood pressure, or obesity. In the absence of a clear enemy, immune cells act like passionate young men, relentlessly attacking normal tissues and causing "collateral damage." Eventually, accumulated organ damage leads to a rapid acceleration toward fatal diseases such as cancer and stroke. How can we detect chronic inflammation, a modern ailment created by affluence? From the hs-CRP test—a precise measure of micro-inflammation—to the borderline HbA1c level (6.0%) and waist circumference criteria (90 cm for men / 85 cm for women), please do not miss this last golden opportunity to reverse the damage before your organs are irreversibly ruined, by utilizing the "Chronic Inflammation Stages 0–3 Checklist" independently established by Professor Lee. 2. Book Links for 『Good Inflammation, Bad Inflammation』 Kyobo: https://zrr.kr/O6b7Br Yes24: https://zrr.kr/LEdoOE Aladin: https://zrr.kr/T0UOf1 00:00 Why Diabetes Is Particularly Dangerous for Koreans: The Trap of Skinny Fat and Visceral Fat 01:48 The 3 Major Complications of Diabetes: The Critical Signal That Eyes, Kidneys, and Nerves Are Getting Damaged 03:40 Insulin Is a 'Doorbell': The Fundamental Difference Between Juvenile and Adult Diabetes 05:50 The Turning Point to Return Early-Stage Diabetes to Normality 08:28 Visceral Fat Is a 'Hormone Organ': The Squeezing Fatty Acids Create Inflammation 11:46 Inflammation Is Our Body's 'Police and Firefighters': The Difference Between Acute and Chronic Inflammation 16:47 The Root of Cancer and Stroke: The Process by which Chronic Inflammation Destroys Organs 24:20 Self-Diagnosis of the 4 Stages of Chronic Inflammation: From Fatigue Signs of Each Stage, From Cancer to Dementia #PleaseTakeCareOfKyoyang #LeeSeunghoon #GoodInflammationBadInflammation #ChronicInflammation #AdultDiabetes #VisceralFat #InsulinResistance #hsCRP #GlycatedHemoglobin #Stroke #Atherosclerosis #CancerPrevention #KnowledgeNews #SeoulNationalUniversityHospital #Neurology #Immunology #PeptideHormones #HypertensionCriteria #BodyShapeCorrection #MacroMedicine #PublicHealthChallenges [Production Team] Planning & Direction: Han Dong-hoon / Writers: Son Ye-won, Yoo Jin-kyung / Editing: Kim Cho-a, Hyun Seung-ho, Han Ji-moon / Content Design: Ok Ji-soo, Choi Heung-rak / Cinematography: Park Woo-jin / Interns: Baek Ga-eun, Lee Da-jin [Business Inquiries] Please Take Care of Kyoyang, Inquiries regarding appearances, sponsorships, and content: [email protected] Knowledge News that makes you smarter the more you listen, Please Take Care of Kyoyang @sbs_explained Copyright Ⓒ SBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use for AI learning are prohibited.