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Name
KIM Mi-ra
Name
CHOI JI-WOO
It's KIM Mi-ra
Job
KO DONG-HA
I work as a software engineer
MIN JIN-WOONG
For what reason did you make such actions?
SUGAR
Gosh, I'm late
Quickly
Mom, where's my jersey?
Not in the washer, right?
You have a game today?
No, it’s April Fools' Day today
We’re gonna swap lockers with the soccer team to prank the coach
What? Don't do that!
What if you get told off by the coach? Don't do it!
That’s nothing
Daddy wore a girl’s uniform for April Fools
Really?
Of course!
You...
Don’t do it
Honey
Doesn't this tie look a little old for me?
It's your first day. Wouldn't it be better to keep it simple?
Got it!
Why not put it in the laundry basket?
MY HUBBY'S FIRST DAY AT WORK!
Honey
Yeah?
Your hard days are really over
Gonna make me live high on the hog?
Yeah! Of course
A kiss!
Too much for the morning!
- I'm late! I gotta run - Okay, let's go
Everyone, please lift your hands high while crossing the street!
What was our first class?
It's PE
Nice
- Hey - Huh?
- Tteokbokki after school today? - You bet!
My son!
I love you
He won’t even say hi to his mom. Seriously?
Oh my!
Hey! Excuse me
Excuse me!
You can't speed up like this in front of school!
I'm sorry, but... Put away the freaking flag!
Oh my...
- That... - Oh my! You alright?
That asshole? I filmed it all We should report this!
Hey, asshole! You don’t deserve a car or a fricking Mercedes!
- Everything OK? - Yeah, yeah
Wait, is it filmed well?
Good morning!
Let's leave that seat for Kim
Kim, over here!
Morning traffic jam?
My apologies
It's OK
Sorry for the delay
This is JUNG from M.O.S.
I want to thank everyone for joining the call today...
Mr. Park! Congrats on your promotion!
Thanks
Congratulations! So, having a party tonight?
Of course, shall we eat something expensive?
I love you Park
Should I make a reservation?
How about a soju too?
See you there
Don't they know that you’re in the top 10
out of 600 engineers for working overtime?
Why?
Why do they leave you out on performance assessment every time?
Maybe they'll take care of me next time
You should have gone to the same school where Mr. Jung went
Mr. Park went there too!
I heard it at the restaurant last time
That school's boy's high!
That's what makes me angry more...
EDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
YOUTH FOOTBALL TEAM LOCKER ROOM RULES
Where's Myung-woo?
He can't come today, heard he's hurt
What? He was gonna surprise the coach today
Dong-myeong, can you do it instead? You just have to hide there
Yeah, why not?
Should I hide here?
Yeah, good idea
I fit well here
Hey, where are you going?
Restroom
Okay
Guys, the coach is coming! Hurry!
Dong-myeong's here, right?
Yeah, I'm here
Soccer team, gather up!
Where did everyone go? Did they go out already?
Come on... April Fools?
You’re all gonna get into big trouble today!
Where's soccer team gone to?
I'm gonna tell everything
Dong-myeong, you should've come out!
You ruined everything!
Are you sleeping inside?
The coach's gone now. It's all over!
That's what I'm saying!
Hey, man!
What happened..?
Dong-myeong, what's wrong?
Stop acting!
JUNG Dong-myeong!
Anybody?
Honey
Why... Why did he faint?
The doctors believe he has diabetes, type 1
Diabetes?
What do you mean?
He's only 12 years old. How's that possible?
Where's the doctor?
Bring him here!
Sir, what do you mean our son has diabetes?
Dong-myeong has excessively high blood sugar level
causing sugar to leak into his urine
And he fainted today due to ketoacidosis,
which is common in type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes? I mean.. How did he get it?
There's no one in our family who has diabetes!
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that destroys
the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas
Unlike type 2 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is not linked to family history or lifestyle
Then...
What's the treatment? Does he need surgery?
Or should he just avoid sweets?
Like sugar! That'll fix him, right?
He needs insulin therapy, a careful diet, and regular exercise
Then...
Can he be cured?
What's that face?
Currently, there's no cure for diabetes
Especially for type 1 diabetes,
lifelong management with insulin injections is required
What should I do...
You can leave it here after you're done
URINE CUP STORAGE BOX
BLOOD TEST / URINE
Mom!
No! No!
I don't wanna do it!
I hate it!
I'm terribly sorry. Our son's scared of needles
- It's gonna be fine - No needles!
- No! - Just for once!
It won't hurt!
- It's OK, Dong-myeong - Just this time
It's gonna be fine
Ah!
How often should we test his blood sugar levels?
He's terrified of needles...
Well, his blood sugar is still quite high...
We recommend checking before and after each meal, as well as at bedtime
So, at least seven times a day
You’ll also need to check it before and after exercise to prevent hypoglycemia
And if he gets hypoglycemia?
If he doesn't consume sugar when his blood sugar is low,
he could lose consciousness
And in severe cases...
Then...
How's Dong-myeong's condition? Oh...
The three most important principles of a diabetes diet are proper portions, moderation, and consistency
Too sour...
They say vinegar is good for you. Just try a little
Even without food intake,
blood sugar levels can fluctuate daily depending on the body's condition
Blood sugar level should be maintained between 80 and 200
That'll prevent complications or hypoglycemia
Dong-myeong
Let's learn to get an insulin shot and leave the hospital
And I'll learn to check blood sugar
OK?
PRECAUTIONS FOR BLOOD TESTS
[A BASEBALL BROADCAST]
Dong-myeong?
Let's check your blood sugar level
You left a lot of food, you can't do that
The food's awful!
I hate the needles too!
I understand
Come out so we can talk, Dong-myeong
Please?
I'll do it
Dong-myeong, it's your mom
JUNG Dong-myeong, open this door
What’s with this attitude toward those who are helping you!
I'm gonna count to three and if you don't open the door
I'm leaving you, OK?
One
Two
Oh, ma'am...
Is Dong-myeong still in the bathroom?
Yeah... I'm really sorry
Oh no... This isn’t good
Can you come here really quick?
It’s hypoglycemic shock!
Just a moment please!
Get the glucagon ready!
Ma'am, when he faints like this with low blood sugar
It's very dangerous because he might not be able to swallow the juice
That's when you should use a glucagon shot or get him to the ER immediately
Severe low blood sugar can harm his brain or even cause a coma
Without any treatment, it's life-threatening too
Managing type 1 diabetes is like a marathon
He needs day-to-day care to live a normal healthy life
KIM CHANG-SU MALE / AGE 38
Mi-ra!
Mi-ra!!
POSSIBILITY OF A CURE FOR DIABETES
IS DIABETES CURABLE?
NOW RECRUITING TESTERS! HIGH BLOOD SUGAR DROPS IN A MONTH!
COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES
DIABETES PATIENT ENDS UP LOSING A LEG
PROPER FOOT CARE IS IMPORTANT!
Hi. My name is Phil, and I'm here with my daughter today
And we're here to introduce the Dexcom G4
The Dexcom G4 measures my daughter's blood glucose level every five minutes
and it has a transmitter inside,
and it sends the data to the receiver right here
With Dexcom, I can immediately respond to my daughter's emergencies in real time
And the best part is, Can I see your finger?
She doesn't have to suffer through those little pricks on her finger every day
Ow!
Mom, you poked it too hard!
I'm sorry
I'm still getting the hang of it
It's still a bit high... We might have to switch to brown rice fully
I wanna start giving myself insulin shots
It's less painful when I do it
Maybe stay home for another week?
I’ve already missed two weeks of school!
They’ll be selecting a pitcher soon...
I can’t miss any more practices
Dong-myeong
Speaking of baseball...
Oh my, look at all these cokes and juices...
No wonder he's got diabetes!
No one in our family has it
Mom...
Type 1 diabetes isn't about diet or genetics
Juice is for low blood sugar emergencies so, please just leave it
If it's not hereditary, what’s the reason?
There's no known cause
It's like...
an unpredictable car accident
Car accident?
Then, how many weeks will the recovery take?
Mom!
Aren't you going to the clinic today?
Mom
Yeah?
Can I have tteokbokki with other kids after school?
Dong-myeong
You want to keep playing baseball and go to school, right?
Yeah
Then we need to avoid most of your favorite foods like Tteokbokki,
fries, and Chinese noodles
You can do that, right?
What did I say sugar is to us?
A poison
Right
He needs his blood sugar checked every two hours
and has to take insulin shots before lunch, but he wants to do it himself
Probably he's shy about showing his stomach
Could you help him check his blood sugar and make sure it stays above 70?
I brought juice in case his blood sugar drops
Of course, ma'am. No need to worry
It’s hard to see him go through this at such an active age
Yeah, I know. I'm worried about his baseball activities...
Oh, Ji-yoon!
She's hurt!
What happened to your head?
What happened?
I fell down
Fell down where?
Dong-myeong, you alright now?
You really scared us all
Yeah, I'm OK
We heard about it. My dad was worried about you too
It's not a big deal
What about your arm?
I'm OK. Want to scribble on it?
Sure
Me too
I'm first
Don't draw weird things
What should I draw?
Poop. Draw poop
No way, write some compliments
No poop! Hey!
The six major nutrients we need to take are...
Carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamin, minerals and water
Among them, the nutrients that give our body energy to study and play like this are...
Carbohydrate, fat, and protein
Rice, bread, noodles, cakes and your favorite snacks are all carbohydrates...
And in carbohydrates...
Ah, my bad, everyone
Hello
I'm not one to be late
Greetings everyone!
With our first fall scrimmage coming up, we’ve finally selected our starting players
I hope to have transparent communication with all of you
Here we go!
Well, as you can see..
We've given this a lot of thought and arranged the players accordingly
MYUNG-WOO - STARTING PITCHER DONG-MYEONG - A WAITING PLAYER
Umm... Coach!
Dong-myeong was really looking forward to being the starting pitcher this time...
What happened?
Oh, Mrs. Kim
I was actually going to talk to you separately about that...
Oh... That's...
- Sorry for being late - Oh, looks like Myung-woo's dad just arrived
That suit is looking sharp
Hey! Excuse me!
The Mercedez from back then, right?
The truth is... Myung-woo and Dong-myeong are on a similar level as pitcher
but considering Dong-myeong's current condition,
We felt it would be better to give Myung-woo a chance
Ah...
But isn't Myung-woo injured as well? He had a big cast on his arm
He's alright, it's just a minor sprain
He'll be fully recovered before the game
But I've heard Dong-myeong has a lifelong condition, right?
Needs injections for his whole life...
Hey, Dong-myeong, come out quickly!
OK
I'm so hungry
Wait, I'm coming!
Is that true, Kim? I had no idea it was that serious
Shouldn't he be in the hospital longer?
Why didn't you tell us? Is playing baseball OK for him?
Type 1 diabetes is like a marathon in terms of long-term management
But with proper insulin injections and blood sugar management,
he can hang out just like the other kids
But only when if it's well managed...
Pardon?
Oh, I meant...
I have many elders in our family who suffer from diabetes complications,
so I know about diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is completely different from Type 2, which mainly affects older adults in terms of mechanism
Did the doctor say managing Type 1 diabetes is easier?
No, but I meant...
The condition isn’t that serious to require special treatment from others
There's no reason he can’t play sports
There are many athletes with Type 1 diabetes in other countries
Ma’am, I'm not saying that we are cutting Dong-myeong from our team,
we're just cautious until he's more stable
You know, we don't have a nurse on-site as well...
- Oh - Oh, sorry
I understand
But if he's excluded from being a starting pitcher because of his illness,
this is clearly discrimination
So, you're saying that...
Wait a minute, coach...
How can someone get privilege because of his illness, rather than his skills?
That's not right
Isn't that indeed discrimination?
Ma'am, I'll make sure to consider Dong-myeong's situation more carefully
I’m not asking for privilege or consideration!
I just want Dong-myeong to have the same opportunity based on his skills
Then, we'll put decision on the starting pitcher on hold until both of them recover
Yeah, let's go with that
What's up with that guy?
I've heard he's in a elite profession. But really, his tone is aggressive
You know, I took the card
Yeah
I thought I took it without using it
Dong-myeong! Has anyone seen him?
He's out playing soccer
Tell him to come by later for his blood sugar check
Hmm
If you keep avoiding the check-ups, I won't let you play baseball anymore!
Let's check your blood sugar now
Sit over there
There are too many people here. It’s embarrassing!
I'll check when we get home
Alright
Let's do a quick grocery run then
I might make a little culinary comeback tonight?
Is it curry again?
Can we get honey glazed chicken?
They're literally sugar bombs!
Remember what sugar is to us?
What about bulgogi then?
That's loaded with sugar too
How about we go for steak?
Sprinkle it with a bit of salt and pepper, I will make it really tasty
If you cook it, it'll be like chewing a shoe
We can make dad cook it then!
I gotta go pee
I’ll wait at the tasting corner Hurry back!
Honey glazed chicken... Dong-myeong loves that
Donuts...
Ah, absolutely not. It’s a total sugar bomb
Sure to spike your blood sugar
Stir-fried tofu?
That shouldn't cause a sugar spike, right?
What should I make with bean sprouts?
STEP A BIT CLOSER
Does this curry have starch in it?
This is Indian curry, so there's no starch
Just a moment please
How did you make vegetables taste like this?
Oh dear
No added sugar in this
There's also low sugar soy milk! What's happening?
There's plenty to eat!
What's taking him so long?
Oh goodness!
I'm sorry
Dong-myeong...
JUNG Dong-myeong
Excuse me, have you seen a boy about this tall?
He's in fifth grade
Have you seen a boy about this tall? He's elementary school student
No, I haven't
I'm sorry, have you seen a boy about this tall?
Dong-myeong...
Dong-myeong!
Excuse me, have you seen a boy about this tall?
No, I haven't
My boy has type 1 diabetes
Low blood sugar could make him faint so...
Dong-myeong...
Dong-myeong!
Dong-myeong
Are you in there?
Dong-myeong!
My boy has diabetes, you see...
Have you seen a boy?
He has diabetes... I can't let him faint...
Dong-myeong!
JUNG Dong-myeong!
Ma'am! What are you doing?
My boy has diabetes!
If he faints, he could die!
Excuse me? You can't just go!
Oh my...
Ma’am, maybe you should go check the customer service desk for lost children..
Dong-myeong!
Mom?
Enjoy your meal
Thank you
Have a good one
Promise me you'll never disappear like that again
Where's your phone?
Dad took it away
I'll give it back to you, wear it around your neck always
Keep the glucose monitor with you everyday and check every two hours
Got it?
Got it
If your blood sugar drops, your hands may shake or get forgetful
When that happens, stay calm and drink some juice
Keep some cash and cards with you
If you're out of money,
go to the convenience store and tell them Mom will pay it
OK?
OK
If you feel dizzy and your hands shake,
grab anyone passing by for help, no matter who they are
Don't be ashamed of needing assistance
Got it?
Alright, mom
I get it!
Okay
Let's go home. You must be starving
Mom?
Yeah? You feeling low on sugar?
Mom, where are your shoes?
Hey
Dong-myeong's mom!
There's a package for you
Looks like it's from overseas
Hi, My name is Phil and I'm here with my daughter today
And we're here to introduce the Dexcom G4
The Dexcom G4 measures my daughter's blood glucose level every five minutes
and it has a transmitter inside G4 SENSOR ON THE ARM → TRANSMITTER
and it sends the data to the receiver right here
With Dexcom, I can immediately respond to my daughter's emergencies in real time
And the best part is... Can I see your finger?
She doesn't have to suffer through those little pricks on her finger every day
So, we need to make another device for remote monitoring
And this right here is what sends our kids
blood sugar levels to our smartphones and our smart watches
USING OPEN-SOURCE PROGRAMS TO CODE SOFTWARE
Although Dexcom makes it easy to measure my daughter's blood sugar levels
I still feel anxious because I can't figure it out while I'm away from her
So, I've created this additional hardware
First, I'll explain how it works
And then, I'll tell you how to make it
BLOOD SUGAR MANAGEMENT DIET
Honey!
Yes?
Thanks honey!
DONG-MYEONG'S SMARTPHONE → CLOUD
CLOUD
READS BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
HARDWARE
If you go trough this process, the parts that recieve the radio signal
and the battery will be connected
Finally, make sure that the soldering went through without any problems
Then this is how you complete the kit
Honey!
Oh gosh!
Honey, did I wake you up?
Do you really have to build that soldering thing?
We spent a lot of money buying it
Can't we just use it as is?
Do you really think he will manage his blood sugar by just attaching it?
Parents need to be able to check it from a distance
to respond to emergencies
We need that hardware
HARDWARE → PHONE so it can transmit
Dong-myeong’s glucose data
from the sensor to his smartphone
and then his smartphone needs
PHONE → CLOUD to send the data to the cloud
So that we can monitor his levels from my phone, your phone, and even the spare phone
OK
Alright, but let's sleep for now
You have to go to work early tomorrow
- Marshmello - Don't burn it guys!
It tastes like wood...
Smile a bit!
Hey, standby pitcher
How about a pizza tonight?
Daddy got you a delicious thin whole wheat pizza just for you!
I hate whole wheat, it’s too dry
Yeah, right? Whole wheat can be a bit too chewy… I agree
Why isn't mine working? Why just me?!
HARDWARE
Oh, sorry about that
Honey...
Honey! Honey!
It's working! I finally got the blood sugar alert on my phone!
It works? Really?
Honey!
It's so great!
Dong-myeong! Let's go play soccer!
OK
Me too!
Dong-myeong, quickly!
Mrs. Kim! Why are you smiling?
Nothing! Let's hurry
A good news, right?
- Can you tell? - Totally!
It's a secret!
Wind up
Kick
Throw it!
Let's start with Dong-myeong again
Watch the catcher
Dong-myeong, don't let your arm drop
Wind up
Kick
Throw it
Wow, Dong-myeong your posture looks good!
Kick
Throw it
Myung-woo, you've improved a lot
Oh, Mr. Lee, you're here!
Could've given me a heads-up before dropping by
How about a drink later?
How's my son doing?
Myung-woo must have practiced all day!
His form's spot-on!
He might make it to the major leagues, or what?
WE FINALLY GOT DEXCOM SYNCED WITH PHONE! - TYPE 1 DIABETES ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY-
I SPEAK ZERO ENGLISH... COULD YOU ORDER ONE FOR ME? MY CHILD HAS NO FINGERS LEFT TO PRICK:(
COULD YOU ORDER MINE TOO, PLEASE? I CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH:(
No English? Well...
I think I can order them for you
Buying it all at once is better, isn't it?
You're from the diabetes community?
Yes! We're really sorry to intrude by showing up at your house
Thank you so much
Thank you
Don't mind the shipping fee
For the instructions, check my community posts
By any chance, if we have any questions...
Thank you so much for these. Have a good night!
No worries, goodbye
Excuse me!
Just a moment!
You just need to change the sensor once a week
and avoid taking baths since they can damage the sensor
so stick to showers instead
If there's low or high blood sugar, the alarm will ring
So don't keep checking it all day
You'll get used to it soon
I can’t thank you enough
Thank you
Since my child was diagnosed
I've barely slept
After we rushed to the ER due to a hypoglycemia shock
I found myself checking her blood sugar early in the morning while she slept
She would wake up crying, and so would I...
At my lowest,
I even thought it might be better if we were to leave this world together...
Don't let those thoughts cross your mind again
Kids can sense everything
How does it feel, Yumi?
HERE’S MY REVIEW OF DEXCOM GLUCOSE MONITOR!
THANK YOU SO MUCH, DONG-MYEONG’S MOM FOR GETTING THE DEXCOM G4 FOR US
HERE’S MY REVIEW OF DEXCOM GLUCOSE MONITOR!
IT HASN’T BEEN APPROVED FOR SALE IN KOREA YET, BUT I’M JUST SO HAPPY!
CAN I REQUEST TO PURCHASE ONE TOO?
HERE’S MY REVIEW OF DEXCOM GLUCOSE MONITOR!
I REALLY HOPE THEY BRING IT TO KOREA SOON
MY CHILD'S GOING TO SCHOOL SOON… COULD YOU POSSIBLY GET ONE FOR US TOO?
MY CHILD IS ONLY THREE… PLEASE, WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP
Dexcom?
It’s a medical device
KOREA CUSTOMS SERVICE
Hey, Dong-myeong
Dong-myeong, do you want to go eat tteokbokki together later?
I can't eat that anymore
You guys go ahead
What? That’s your favorite food!
Then Myung-woo, you should come!
OK
Hurry!
After attaching the sensor for the first time
consider using the blood glucose monitor at the same time for a while
The sensor might be a bit unstable, and you'll need to calibrate it twice a day
Dayeon’s mom and Yumi’s mom are currently in charge of hardware production
Thank you
We need this hardware as it sends blood glucose data to your phones
Until then, please check with the Dexcom receiver
Soldering is a delicate task, so please be patient
Yes
Yes, Mister?
I also majored in engineering, so I've done some soldering before
Soldering? Really?
That's great! Where do you live?
In Yeonsinnae
That's great
And remember, you don’t need an engineering background to help out
It would be good if you could volunteer for the soldering team
In our next seminar,
I'll go over how the hardware integrates with your phones
Thank you
Mi-ra
Honey
I'm in a seminar right now
You've been reported
What?
By the Incheon Customs. They want you to attend
INCHEON MAIN CUSTOMS OFFICE
SMUGGLING REPORTS TO 125
2014 KOREA CUSTOMS SERVICE'S KEY INITIATIVES
Well...
Husband’s job?
Sorry?
What does your husband do?
He’s a researcher
You have a husband, but why did you import and sell these?
Oh, this product...
It’s widely used overseas and popular among mothers
For good items like this, they often organize group purchases...
You’re saying this actually works?
Like 100%?
It’s approved by the FDA in the US
But in Korea…
What?
With panties?
Panties got FDA approval? What a world we live in!
Panties...?
How much profit did you take from importing these “circulation-boosting” panties?
The elderly trust you and see you like a daughter when you smile
Do you understand?
Um, sir
This case is about Type 1 diabetes
Yeah, diabetes...
Diabetes?
Diabetes...
Not the panties?
Not the panties...
Well...
You've been importing unapproved medical devices
And you haven't paid the taxes on them
You must understand that customs law is taken very seriously
Intentional or not, it doesn't matter
Our country's laws demand accountability for one's actions
We will reopen the investigation
Ma'am
What does your husband do for a living?
Did you...
Did you try calling the medical device companies?
They’re not interested in importing it for just 70,000 patients
It's not profitable
And there's no chance it'll be covered by health insurance either
By the way, honey
Please tell me I'm not going to prison?
Exactly
If you don't wanna go to jail, admit you were wrong and say...
I'm really sorry, I did wrong
That would fix everything, right?
Come on, and stop the seminars too!
I'm asking you, please
What did I do wrong?
Exactly what?
If you go to prison, I’ll visit you with your favorite kimbap
And your pajamas!
I deeply regret not fully understanding the law and acting without caution
Yes, I will settle any due taxes...
And if there are any fines for my actions, I will pay them diligently
So...
Does this mean the investigation is concluded now?
What? Where?
INCHEON DISTRICT PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
Alright My family is a “blank” to me
Fill in the blank with words, and then we'll discuss why you chose those words
Take your time and think freely
Let's start!
Yes!
Good morning
Why did you purchase so many?
What was it?
Why didn’t you...
Use a purchasing agent to pay taxes like shoes or bags?
Well...
The medical devices are not yet approved domestically, so...
What? I can't hear you
Dong-myeong's mom
Hi… how are you
Myung-woo's dad
To me, my dad is a fart machine
He just can't stop farting, that's why
And my mom? She's Ursula from Disney
After she had me, she gained some weight
Great job, Chang-min!
Next up, let's hear from Myung-woo
To me, my dad is a judge
He judges and scores everything I do
And my mom? I don't have one here
She's abroad for her studies
Why...
Why are you making such a fuss over nothing?
You just need to look after Dong-myeong, no one else
Why did you have to involve others?
Look at the price
You've purchased a lot, wow
Why did you make this such a huge issue?
I'm sorry
If you could show a little leniency, I'll be very grateful
Are you expecting special treatment or consideration?
Dong-myeong's mom
This is the prosecutor's office, not school
Whether if I’m a child who listens to my parents
or a naughty one who doesn’t
MY MOM IS A (PANCREAS? MONITOR?) TO ME When you go home today, ask them what kind of person you are
Kim, what's been going on with you lately?
What?
We received an identity verification request for you
An identity verification request?
Yes, and I said I'd handle it
You know, words spread fast
Tell me what happened?
Dong-myeong, Try some!
Hey stop, he can't eat such things
Why?
Just keep moving
Alright, Kwang-hyun goes to number 6
HAN Si-joon goes to number 2
And Yoon-min goes to...
And our reliable Chang-min!
Alright! Tomorrow's starting pitcher is...
Drum roll...
LEE Myung-woo!
Congrats!
JUNG DONG-MYUNG - A WAITING PLAYER Who are we?
Eden!
Who are we?
Eden!
That's right!
INCHEON DISTRICT PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
KIM MI-RA
SECOND ATTENDANCE REQUEST
BY IMPORTING MEDICAL DEVICES WITHOUT PERMISSION, AVOIDING TARIFFS AND SELLING THEM...
- It's raining! - Run!
Mrs, Kim
In South Korea, there are regulations for medical device importers
but not specifically for individuals who import these devices for personal use
This is why you're being considered an illegal importer
However, there might be a strategy we can use to avoid punishment
If parents register as medical device importers
and each imports samples only for their own children
there will be no issues
Does that make sense?
The law is not as flexible
as we'd like to accommodate the rapid changes in people and society
We don't have the laws we want yet
If there's no law, they should make one!
Why isn't this coming out?
Oh, no
Hey, standby pitcher!
How was practice today, did you do well?
Please, wash your hands!
Tonight's dinner is Vietnamese spring rolls!
I already ate
Our queen has arrived early
Honey, wash your hands
It's spring rolls for dinner tonight!
JUNG Dong-myeong
What did you eat for dinner tonight?
Your sugar level was really high earlier
You know it's just as dangerous as low blood sugar, right?
Tell me
Ice cream?
Cake?
Or was it tteokbokki?
Don’t you know how much sugar they have?
Remember what sugar is to us?
You’re gonna stay quiet?
If your sugar level goes over 300, no baseball. You remember, right?
But you've struck out three, four, five times!
That's it
You're grounded from baseball. Got it?
Poison, poison...
Sugar is a poison!
I know, I know...
I know, OK?
JUNG Dong-myeong
What are you doing now?
Do you have any idea how hard I work for you?
Low blood sugar can make you pass out
And high blood sugar can harm you
You already know, right?
I go blind?
My foot decays?
Why is this for me?
It’s just for you!
Just to monitor me
You’re always busy working and monitoring me
You don’t even notice I changed my pitching posture, right?
What are you talking about, Dong-myeong!
Do you have any idea how much I care about you?
I'm the one who needs you
Why do you care about other kids but not me?
I'm quitting baseball so, don't care about me
I’m not going to tomorrow's match either
Honey
It's delicious even without starch, you bought it well
Thanks
JUNG Dong-myeong
I've put it back on, so don't worry
Alright, make sure you've got everything packed
We leave in 5 minutes, OK?
Yes, coach
Oh, and today
Dong-myeong won't be able to join us, he's not feeling well
Now, get ready!
Yes!
Hey, doesn't it hurt to have that thing on your arm?
Why do you wear it?
I got used to it
It's for measuring sugar levels in my body
Oh, cool
Do you want to try it? It's super cool!
Really? Can I?
Good morning!
Morning
Mrs. KIM Mi-ra?
Yes?
Quick, quick!
- Hey Chang-min, I'm sitting next to you - OK
CALLING LAWYER KIM
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND DRUG SAFETY
VIOLATION OF THE MEDICAL DEVICE ACT WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE MINISTRY OF FOOD AND DRUG SAFETY...
Why isn't he answering?
Just one piece!
Please, just one bite!
- Sorry, nope! Not available - Chang-min, please!
CALLING LAWYER KIM
DONG-MYEONG'S TEACHER
- Yes, hello? - Dong-myeong's mom, Dong-myeong is gone!
Yes? Dong-myeong is what?
ROWON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL vs EDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
We can do it!
Let's go! Go for it!
Let's go!
Strike out!
Almost there...
It's OK, it's OK You did well!
Come on, Chang-min
You can do it, right?
Right
Go for it!
Oh, wait a minute
Yes, Principal
We're in the middle of a game right now
Could I call you back later?
Hey, let's do it well!
Go for it!
Hyun-joong! Where's Dong-myeong?
Huh?
And why are you wearing this?
Oh, he put it on me
He wanted to compare his sugar levels with mine
CALLING MOM
KIM CHANG-MIN
Please...
Please, Dong-myeong
Hey, eating alone? Let me join
Congrats on the starting pitcher
Honestly, I'm not really into baseball
It's just because my dad likes it
If it's by skill, starting pitcher has to be you
For real?
Hey, why do you like baseball anyway?
What's your dream after all?
What do you want to become?
You know
I want to be a pitcher and a hitter too
Dual position
Seriously?
What are you, Shohei Ohtani?
Why do you think it's impossible?
Because I have diabetes?
No
Cause you’ve never hit my pitch before
CHANG-MIN
Let's go!
Go get it, Chang-min! Go get it!
KIM CHANG-MIN
Dong-myeong!
Are you OK?
JUNG Dong-myeong!
Where's he?
It's a fracture, nothing severe
Just a moment, Mi-ra
A fracture?
Is he conscious?
Did he faint? What about you?
Huh? What were you doing!
If you're that worried, just stick to him and watch him 24/7
What?
What do you mean?
Stop helping people, that’s enough
We need to take care of our kid first
You know there's no one else who can help them, but me!
That’s their business!
Please, don’t do it anymore
I'm asking you!
LAWYER KIM
You said, the person who filed the complaint could be someone from the community, huh?
After all those helping, they're complaining behind your back!
Why do you even help them?
I'll register medical device license and bring in the samples myself
So, stay out of it
Tell others to do it themselves too
It's just a makeshift fix!
That's how the law works right now
The government demands it this way!
Our Dong-myeong?
He didn't have a hypoglycemic shock today, and even hit a home run
If it weren't for that uneven patch, he wouldn't have broken his arm
Do you even know what all of this means?
He didn't have to quit baseball because he has type 1 diabetes!
Our son needs his mom, not the president of the community
I need you, too, can't you see?
Can't you hear?
I’ll be staying around the office for a while
I told your mom about this already
Honey
Enhance! Enhance!
Simplify the purchase process for self-use medical devices
Simplify! Simplify!
Ensure patients' right to health care!
Ensure! Ensure!
Expand support for blood glucose monitoring devices
Expand! Expand!
Simplify the purchase process for self-use medical devices!
Simplify! Simplify!
Reform patient-centered medical device support!
Reform! Reform!
Enhance the purchase process for self-use medical devices!
Enhance! Enhance!
Expand support for blood glucose monitoring devices!
Expand! Expand!
Ensure patients' right to health care!
Ensure! Ensure!
Expand support!
Expand! Expand!
Enhance the purchase process for self-use medical devices!
Enhance! Enhance!
Reform patient-centered...
Mrs. Kim Mi-ra illegally imported medical devices worth $220K
illegally modified them, and illegally advertised them
And also profited from these illegal acts
How much exactly?
It's $700
That's for shipping fees and...
and because of currency exchange differences, the cost was inevitable
You violated laws, and that’s what's important
From our standpoint,
it is our duty to protect the rights to life and health of the people
by prohibiting distribution of unlicensed medical devices
So…
I should’ve just taken care of my own kid, not others
and minded my own business
That's what you want to say, right?
Mrs. Kim, the date you first ordered the continuous glucose monitor was...
Before your child was discharged from the hospital
So even before he had gotten the final diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes
Without proper consultation with a doctor
and without obtaining any authorization
Hmm... Have you...
heard about Munchausen's syndrome?
People who grew up without parents
or suffered major deprivation early in life
often hold on to the memory of being recovered through the care of medical professionals
And repeatedly place themselves in the role of a patient,
demand excessive treatment
and endure pain such as surgery
in an attempt to overcome their past hardships
And sometimes project this 'false patient role' onto their children or pets
In foreign countries,
ilt's said that many child abuse cases occur
because of these psychological issues in parents
Child abuse?
Did your son express
a genuine need for the continuous glucose monitor?
What we’re saying is...
Perhaps the device was for yourself, not for your son
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety will refer the case to the prosecution
The prosecutor in charge will contact you shortly
Let's wrap it up here
Nice to meet you
I am LEE Cha-sun, a prosecutor from the Incheon District Prosecutor's Office
Ah, yes
Mr. Lee! Wait a moment
I mean, sir!
Wait, please!
Sir
Please, forgive me
I won’t overstep again I promise to keep a low profile
I am really sorry. I apologize sincerely
I apologize sincerely, I apologize sincerely
Mrs. Kim
I no longer handle your case
I'm just here to deliver documents
Then, could you please pass my message to the current prosecutor?
I’m begging you, please?
If you had waited until the proper sales permit was issued
None of this would've happened
Why do you make everyone suffer?
Just a drop of blood falling from a child's body can make a parent's heart race
Our children had to bleed more than ten or twenty times a day
Poke and poke repeatedly
until there's no place left to poke
Can you imagine how it feels for us
to face our child's blood sugar that keeps crashing and spiking unpredictably?
Do you have any idea how many emails I’ve sent
asking them to officially launch a continuous glucose monitor
that’s already being sold all over the world, except here?
Hi, Alex
Can you tell me when it will be available in Korea?
Hi, Alex
There are so many kids here terrified of needles
Please, can't you help us by launching your product in Korea?
And their response?
Sorry, your country won’t provide insurance coverage for this
Sorry, Dexcom is a glocal company
We parents live every day with the fear that our child could collapse at any moment
our hearts drying up with anxiety
while our kids grow more and more closed off...
How long was I supposed to wait?
What I did?
That was what they were supposed to do in the first place!
Sir!
Mrs. Kim, do you recall our first encounter?
That morning, my son had a crack in his arm
It must have hurt a lot
I was rushing with my crying son in the car
You can't speed up like this in front of school!
I'm sorry, but... Put away this freaking flag!
Oh my...
I didn’t realize it was in front of school,
I didn't know I was speeding
My mind... was elsewhere
But did I make excuses for my actions?
My wife left our house
Did I ask you to understand my situation mentioning I’m a single father?
Surprisingly, every person who breaks the law has their own reasons
But there's a reason why laws are made
That’s to protect the country and its people
What if...
the laws don’t protect people?
If the laws and regulations are too excessive or flawed, then they need to be fixed
But if you say you’ve done nothing wrong,
That.. That's nonsense
After your conference in Japan,
Do you plan to visit any other countries in Asia?
No. Unfortunately
I have to get back to San Diego for executive meetings
Understood
Oh, by the way, has Mrs. Kim been quiet lately?
I usually hear from her around now
Oh, you mean Mi-ra Kim from Korea?
I heard she's facing some issues
What kind of issues?
Children with type 1 diabetes mellitus are facing discrimination in kindergartens and schools
Would you read this and sign the paper?
Hi, would read this please?
Would you read this and sign the paper?
Senator!
Sorry?
Hi can I take your time a little bit?
Children with type 1 diabetes are facing..
Please read it just once
Hi, nice to meet you
Senator! would read this paper please?
I'm really sorry, I'll clean it up soon
I'm sorry
Thank you so much
Grandma
Yeah?
This kid is 20 months old
How old is that?
There are 12 months in a year
So she's not even two years old
Why would a child under two get sick?
Dong-myeong, when you were a baby, you almost died too!
Really?
Yeah
You had a high fever all night long
And then?
It's too cold. You could have waited to eat it at home
I wanted to try it before daddy mixes all the flavors
Son, it's much better when you mix them up!
This nose, nose
Why are you taking his?
Stop it!
Ugh I'm so full, but don’t feel like going home yet
Who wants to go to Karaoke?
I really want to!
I don't want to sing!
I hate it! How do you even sing for an hour?
Or you two can go in the booth for a quick song
Coin Karaoke, let's go!
I'll just go for...
327
Dung Beetle?
Why?
Mi-ra, you know this song, Sing with me!
No, I hate to sing!
Why? You're good at this one!
I can't
♪ No matter how hard I try, I can't help it ♪
♪ There's a firefly grave over there... ♪
Are you really not going to do it?
No.. I can't
♪ Even reaching out, feels lonely, with no one around ♪
♪ The singing birds are now gone ♪
♪ Don't go, Don't go ♪
♪ Please don't go ♪
There is a child who has to check his blood sugar level
by piercing his finger with a needle dozens of times a day because of diabetes
The mother, who has seen her child's pain
purchased a medical device overseas that can measure blood sugar without bleeding
However, the act was accused of violating the law
and it became controversial as it became known to the world
Mrs. Kim, a professional software developer,
at the request of other pediatric diabetic families suffering similar pain
purchased a blood glucose monitor and provided an app
I can now go somewhere far from home
I’m happy with how my life has changed
Now I have some room to breathe
The blood glucose monitor was approved by the FDA in the US
but there was no domestic approval
Mrs. Kim has come under investigation by authorities for importing unauthorized medical devices,
and as this story is known, petitions that the law is too strict
have been lined upon the government bulletin boards
When our customer say if they knew I had a drink like this
But I'm here in Korea, right?
Mi-ra Kim
It's a pleasure to finally meet you
I noticed your emails had stopped, so I thought...
Why not come meet you in person?
Alex, is this really happening?
Let's be direct
I'm aware of your challenges here in Korea
But, I'm just a vice president
My focus is on performance
Yes, I understand
Thank you for coming all the way here
There's a saying in Korea
that you should listen to somebody until they're finished speaking
Right?
Can you tell me a bit about the diabetes market here in Korea?
I'll try and ensure that a company's new product is launched here in Korea
Really? Are you sure?
Consider it my Christmas present to you
Thank you
Oh, thank you so much!
Oh my gosh!
Hey buddy... Don't you miss me?
Yeah, I miss you. When are you coming back?
Have you told Mom that you miss me?
No
Would you tell Mom that you miss dad?
Dong-myeong
Let's go
I wanna come to the hospital with Dad next time
What?
Why would you say that?
Did my questioning the doctor make you uncomfortable?
JUNG Dong-myeong
What's been bothering you lately?
Dong-myeong..!
Are you alright?
We need some help here, please!
This isn't just about stress or your duties as a mother
Unfortunately, the fetus was just too fragile
We need to run some more tests
It's best if you stay for observation and rest for a few days
Honey
Yes
Please, let's not tell Dong-myeong about this
This feels like a cruel April Fool's joke
From the day Dong-myeong collapsed to now
When I was pregnant with Dong-myeong,
you were a post-graduate,
and I was just promoted to manager
Frankly speaking,
I was terrified
Yes, we were
I even considered ending the pregnancy in secret
I felt so uncertain about managing work and a child on my own
Now, it feels like... like a punishment
For Dong-myeong's illness...
For losing another child now
No
Mi-ra, It's not your fault
We're navigating this for the first time,
learning to be parents,
especially under the shadow of type 1 diabetes...
Everything we're going through
It's part of our journey as a family
It's not your fault
Three! Two! One!
Happy New Year in 2015!
JANUARY 1, 2002 00:00
As we approach aggressive expansion in the healthcare sector,
We believe it's challenging to find a suitable candidate like yourself, Mrs. Kim
Your experience as a top-tier company engineer
and your firsthand leadership in innovating regulatory changes in the medical field
For any headhunter, it won't be easy to find such a a talent
Thank you for the offer
I will discuss it with my family and consider it positively
Great
By the way, about your involvement with the diabetes community,
is it all wrapped up now?
I mean, your involvement with the community
might be difficult to manage after you join us
PARENTS' DAY
Dong-myeong, you busy?
Lately, it feels like you hardly even look at me
It makes me so sad
Dong-myeong
Do you remember asking me why I care so much about other kids?
Why I worry about them just as much as I do about you?
When you came into this world
I was new at being a mom
You were burning up with a fever there was no taxi anywhere
Dad and Grandma were away and even an ambulance didn’t show up
But then...
There was a lady who helped me
Ever since that day, I've been looking for that woman to thank her
I couldn't find her
but I vowed to someday help another mom in need
The moms I helped began to help others,
and it all came this far
I'm so sorry
I didn't see how you were feeling
Can you forgive me?
Alright, I won't bother you
Mom, it's my fault you're suffering
What do you mean?
Why would you think you're causing me pain?
The baby in your belly
It's my fault it's gone!
Because I ate too much tteokbokki and ice cream
Because I got diabetes!
Everything bad happens because of me!
No, Dong-myeong, none of this is your fault
Diabetes isn't caused by eating too much of tteokbokki
I told you that's not how it works
Listen to me. It's not your fault
I told you it's just like a car accident!
It's not your fault that you got diabetes, OK?
Why didn't you tell me?
You always said being sick isn't something to be ashamed of
You said if I feel dizzy or my hands shake,
I should ask anyone on the street for help!
But why didn't you tell me you were sick?
I'm sorry
Mom's really sorry
From now on, I promise, I'll tell you if I'm ever sick
So it's not your fault, OK?
None of this is your fault
It's my fault, not your fault
Dong-myeong, It's not your fault
Mom's really sorry
Treating a child requires the entire nation
By nation,
I mean not just the government but also our society and medical professionals
It's not a burden that patients and parents should bear alone
Could you please explain the position of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety?
As representatives of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
We are working on improving regulations for public health
So what details exactly?
What are your plans to handle this?
What's the solution?
How will the status of Mrs. Kim progress?
Nothing more to say?
After over a year of investigation, a decision of non-prosecution has been reached
And with this, Kim’s battle as a mother of a Type 1 is finally over
This was KBS News, SONG Myung
Honey, let's go!
Coming!
As a type 1 diabetes patient,
I think there may have been difficulties balancing academics and exercise
So, Dong-myeong, what does your mom mean to you?
Um, maybe we can come back to this later
My mom is...
I'm listening
My mom is...
Sugar to me
Oh, what does that mean?
You know, our bodies need sugar to keep from fainting
I'm saying I can't live without her
Alright then,
please give us your final thoughts going into today's game
Mom!
Director/Screenplay CHOI SIN-CHOON
SUGAR
The true heroine of this story, KIM Mi-young, declined a job offer from a medical device company
and has been leading the Type 1 Diabetes Society Korea, as its president since 2017
Her son is now growing up healthy
She played a major role in advancing the following reforms:
Infant and Toddler Care Act revision, School Health Act revision,
Nationwide glucose device insurance coverage, Medical Device Act amendment,
Elementary and Secondary Education Act amendment, Establishment of Pancreatic Disability
She now serves on government medical committees and councils, making sure the voices of patients are heard and promotes patient-centered healthcare
I was just an ordinary working mom
and just an office worker
I think it's a great misfortune
that our son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
But through that misfortune,
I was able to see the hearts of people in a shadow
I can't justify breaking the law, but I want to tell myself that
you've been through a lot over the years, and done a good job
You said 'I'm just an ordinary woman'
But I think we can all agree that you're not
You're an extraordinary woman
Mi-yeong, I invite you to unveil the plaque
for the naming dedication of line 4 on Dexcom Malaysia