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健康診断では見つからないことも？「隠れ高血糖」にご注意

「健康診断では異常なしだったのに、食後に強い眠気がある」「最近なんとなく疲れやすい」——そんな方は、もしかすると隠れ高血糖の状態かもしれません。 高血糖というと糖尿病を思い浮かべる方が多いかもしれませんが、実は健康診断の数値だけでは見つかりにくいケースもあります。気づかないうちに血管へ負担をかけていることもあるため、早めの対策が大切です。 隠れ高血糖とは？ 隠れ高血糖とは正式な病名ではありま...

暑い季節になると増える?“夏の冷え”

外は真夏日なのに、室内ではクーラーが効きすぎていて手足が冷える。「夏なのに体がだるい」「足先だけ冷たい」そんな経験はありませんか？ 実はこの“冷え”には、気温だけでなく「血糖値の乱れ」が関係している場合があります。 今回は、意外と知られていない“血糖値と冷え性の関係”についてご紹介します。 冷え性は冬だけのものではない 冷え性というと冬のイメージがありますが、近年は夏の冷えに悩む方も増えてい...

Sugars absorbed in the gut, and sugars that aren't? The reason monk fruit and oligosaccharides are considered "sugar-free."

Many of you may have the impression that "carbohydrates = weight gain" and "carbohydrates = blood sugar spike."However, not all carbohydrates are absorbed by the gut in the same way. This time, we ...

What is "low carb"? Is it too late to ask now? Definition and concept

In recent years, the term "low-carb" has become more common in convenience stores and supermarkets. There are an increasing number of products with reduced sugar content, such as bread, sweets, and...

Have you heard the term "carbohydrate fatigue" around town lately?

Many people today suffer from chronic ailments such as "I just can't shake off the fatigue," "I feel extremely sleepy in the afternoon," and "I can't concentrate for long." The cause of these probl...

Glycation of the body accelerates aging!? What is the invisible enemy "AGEs"?

Are you aware of the phenomenon called "glycation" that occurs in our bodies every day? It may not be a term you're familiar with, but if you care about beauty and health, it's a keyword you'll ...