What are the early symptoms of diabetes?

In the early stages of diabetes, there are often few symptoms, and by the time you notice something is wrong, the condition may have progressed significantly.

Why does blood sugar fluctuate in summer diet?

Because summer diets tend to be centered around cold drinks and noodles, making blood sugar fluctuations more likely.

How can I prevent diabetes?

It is important to balance your diet and prevent sudden spikes in blood sugar levels.

Beware of Blood Sugar Fluctuations: The First Step to Diabetes... Be Careful with Your Summer Diet! Diabetes Prevention and Improvement Methods 7/19(Sun) "Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan"

Published Jul 17, 2026 2:10 AM ・ Updated Jul 16, 2026 7:29 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The Japanese health program 'Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan' features diabetes prevention and improvement methods. Experts explain the impact of summer diet on blood sugar levels.

Broadcast on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 7:00 AM "Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan"

Introducing various themes on common health issues and their improvement methods.

Hosted by Main MC Ishimaru Kanji and Sub MC Sakashita Chiri.

This time's theme is "~Blood Vessels in Ruins! Risk of Dementia too!?~ The Fear of Diabetes Creeping in Summer"

It is said that about one in six Japanese adults is either afflicted with or at risk of diabetes. The scary thing about diabetes is that there are often no symptoms in the early stages. By the time you notice something is wrong, the situation may be beyond repair. As it progresses, it damages blood vessels and increases the risk of foot gangrene, stroke, heart attack, and dementia. The criterion for diagnosing diabetes is the concentration of sugar in the blood, 'blood sugar level'. While blood sugar levels fluctuate mainly due to meals, fluctuations in blood sugar levels are the first step to diabetes. Moreover, in summer, people tend to have a diet centered around cold drinks and noodles. It turns out that these can also lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels. This time, we asked experts to teach us about diabetes prevention and improvement methods.

● Basic Knowledge of Diabetes

＜What kind of disease is diabetes?＞

＜What are the diagnostic criteria for diabetes?＞

＜Daily blood sugar level fluctuations in healthy people＞

＜'Blood sugar spikes' that increase the risk of developing diabetes＞

＜Are you more likely to get diabetes if you are overweight?＞

● Blood Sugar Fluctuations Leading to Diabetes!? Pitfalls in Daily Life

＜Signs of blood sugar spikes＞

＜Be careful with your summer diet!＞

● A Little Effort Makes a Big Difference! Blood Sugar Spike Improvement Methods

[Broadcast Date] Sunday, July 19, 2026

[Time] 7:00 AM

[Appearance] Main MC: Ishimaru Kanji Sub MC: Sakashita Chiri

[Theme] "~Blood Vessels in Ruins! Risk of Dementia too!?~ The Fear of Diabetes Creeping in Summer"

[Program HP] https://hicbc.com/tv/genki/?ref=pr

*Note: The program homepage will be updated with archived information after the broadcast.

You can view it from [Program HP Top Page] > [Archive].

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