High fasting blood sugar increases stroke risk Controlling blood sugar with ‘silkworm’

Diabetes is the most common and dangerous disease. Diabetes, which affects 1 in 5 adults, including early symptoms, causes decreased sexual function, acute and chronic infections, cardiovascular diseases, and brain and nervous system diseases. Diabetes often does not show any special symptoms until the condition worsens, and it is difficult to cure it, so it is most important to manage it in advance. In particular, as people aged 50 and over account for more than 80% of the diabetic population, caution should be exercised as the age increases.

7-fold increase in the number of people with diabetes, the incidence increases with age

Diabetes is a type of metabolic disease in which blood sugar is high, insulin secretion is insufficient, or normal function is not achieved. When blood sugar rises, insulin is secreted from the pancreas to store glucose in the liver, and to promote glucose utilization in cells of each tissue to lower blood sugar to a normal level. However, if insulin does not function properly, glucose is excreted without being able to use it as an energy source in muscles or kidneys, raising blood sugar and increasing the risk of diabetes.

Compared to Westerners, Koreans with smaller pancreas are more exposed to the risk of diabetes because they do not secrete much insulin. With the addition of westernized eating habits and stress, the Korean diabetic population has increased more than sevenfold in 50 years. To prevent diabetes, it is effective to gradually raise blood sugar by eating grains, brown rice, and vegetables. When eating, it is recommended to consume dietary fiber and protein first, and carbohydrates that raise blood sugar the most, so that the blood sugar rises gradually.

Korean Sleep Society, proves blood sugar control ingredient in silkworm

A safe glycemic control substance is ‘silkworm’. The Korea Jam Society, the largest silkworm specialized organization in Korea, conducted scientific research on the health functional effects and safety of silkworms based on the technology of the Rural Development Administration. As a result, they discovered deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), a blood sugar control component in silkworms. Through systematic tests, the Korean Sleep Society has proven that DNJ prevents excessive secretion of insulin due to a rapid rise in blood sugar after a meal, and suppresses the rise in blood sugar by delaying the rate at which starch is converted into glucose.

As a result of a human application test conducted by the Korean Sleep Society, fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose in the diabetic group who ate silkworm powder alone for 4 weeks decreased by 10.1% and 17.9%, respectively. The postprandial blood sugar of the experimental group who took the diabetes drug and silkworm powder together for 4 weeks was also recorded at 192 mg per dL after ingestion, which is lower than the standard for diabetes diagnosis, indicating that blood sugar can be controlled at a normal level. It also confirmed the effect of reducing blood insulin. Based on this, ‘freeze-dried silkworm powder’ was recognized by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety as ‘can help control blood sugar’ and received a patent for blood sugar control.

High fasting blood sugar can increase stroke risk by 20%

So far, diabetes-related foods have focused on suppressing postprandial blood sugar rise. However, a recent study found that large changes in fasting blood sugar were associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular disease. The research team at Chung-Ang University Hospital and Seoul National University Hospital observed changes in fasting blood glucose over two years in 26487 Korean adults over 40 years of age without diabetes or cardiovascular disease. As a result, the risk of stroke increased by about 20% and the risk of death by about 20% after 8 years of those who had normal fasting blood sugar but then increased fasting blood sugar compared to those who showed normal fasting blood sugar at the second screening, and the risk of death increased by 56%. In the end, even normal people without diabetes need to pay attention to blood sugar control because high fasting blood sugar increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Prevents sexual dysfunction and helps restore energy

Diabetes is a more frightening disease because it is accompanied by several complications. High blood sugar can cause problems with blood circulation, which can lead to sexual dysfunction. Silkworms have been shown to help men with diabetes as well as men’s energy recovery. Rural Development Administration’s animal test results showed that testosterone increased by 30% in rats fed the pupae of male silkworm moths that did not mate, and had 60% greater endurance than the control group.

High blood sugar levels increase the risk of brain and nervous system diseases, such as cerebral infarction, which is caused by blockage of blood vessels in the brain. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common degenerative brain disease after dementia, and it worsens as dopamine-secreting cells are lost. In particular, the number of patients in their 50s has increased rapidly, and those in their 70s or older account for 75% of the total number of patients. The Korea Medical Research Institute has proven that silkworms help to suppress Parkinson’s disease through animal experiments. In addition, rats fed red jasmine did not accumulate beta-amyloid, a dementia protein, in their brains.

5 instar 3 days silkworm, optimal for blood sugar control

As such, growth and growth period is an important quality criterion for silkworms that prevent not only diabetes, but also sexual dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, and brain and nervous system diseases. The silkworm on the 3rd day of the 5th instar, that is, the silkworm on the 3rd day after removing the 5th skin, is evaluated as the best product. The 5th instar and 3rd day is just before the rapid development of the thread glands in the silkworm body, because DNJ, a blood sugar regulator, is the most. In addition, since it is difficult to preserve the nutrition and taste of silkworm dried by hot air, it is necessary to check whether it is freeze-dried silkworm powder to control blood sugar.

‘100% raw material for sleep society’ controls fasting and postprandial blood sugar at the same time

Health functional food for blood sugar control manufactured only with raw materials from the Korean Sleeping Society with 100 years of silkworm research is on display. ‘Bombix’ is the ‘first in Korea’ freeze-dried silkworm powder product that has been recognized for its ‘blood sugar control’ function by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. It is recommended to those who are concerned about the rise in fasting blood sugar as well as postprandial blood sugar as it contains the nutrition of domestic 5 instar silkworms for 3 days. In addition, it is a health functional food essential for middle-aged men who need metabolic activity and energy in the body. Bombix has increased trust with the technology of the Rural Development Administration, which has proven the functionality of silkworms, and the reliable raw material of the Korean Sleeping Society. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Korea Sleep Society, 200 sets are limited, and only customers who consult over the phone will receive an additional 1 month’s supply if they purchase 2 months’ worth of Bombix.

Reporter Park Ji-won jwpark@donga.com