Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. November 14th is World Diabetes Day, and the Dotonbori Glico sign will spread the word about the current state of diabetes.

[Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.] November 14th is World Diabetes Day, and the Dotonbori Glico Sign will communicate the current situation of diabetes ​
Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. Press release: November 12, 2024 November 14th is World Diabetes Day, and the Dotonbori Glico Sign will spread the word about the current state of diabetes. From November 13th, Dotonbori Glico Sign will be specially designed for “World Diabetes Day”! In commemoration of “World Diabetes Day” on November 14th, Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. will be disseminating information on the current situation regarding “diabetes” at the Dotonbori Glico sign, and will also be offering recipes that you can enjoy with proper carbohydrate content*1. has been developed. The Glico Group is participating in the “World Diabetes Day” initiative and is creating an opportunity for many people to become interested in diabetes through the Dotonbori Glico Sign. We also contribute to the health of our customers through products and services that support a diet with a proper carbohydrate content. *1 The Food, Comfort, and Health Association (General Incorporated Association) advocates “appropriate carbohydrates,” which is to limit the amount of carbohydrates consumed in one meal to within 20 to 40g, and in snacks to 10g or less.
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Project 1.: Dotonbori Glico Sign will be specially designed for “World Diabetes Day”! ■Special video showing the current situation of diabetes at Dotonbori Glico Sign A special video supporting “World Diabetes Day” will be shown for a limited time at the Dotonbori Glico sign, which is familiar to everyone as a symbol of Osaka Dotonbori. In this first attempt, users can obtain health-related information by reading a giant QR code posted on the screen. In addition, Osaka Prefecture’s Deputy Governor for Public Relations, Mozuyan, will appear and promote Kenkatsu 10 *2. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), diabetes now affects approximately one in ten adults (10.5%), or 537 million people, worldwide. Although diabetes is generally not recognized as a deadly disease, more than 6.7 million people die each year from complications caused by diabetes. This means that somewhere in the world, one person dies from diabetes-related diseases every five seconds.*3 Continuing from last year, we aim to make more people interested in diabetes and give them an opportunity to think about diabetes through the broadcast of a special video at the Dotonbori Glico Sign. *2 Osaka Prefecture has adopted the catchphrase “10 health promotion activities” to promote health promotion, with the catchphrase “10 health promotion
activities” that residents should engage in to improve lifestyle habits and prevent lifestyle-related diseases. I’m working on it. *3 Source: IDF Diabetes Atlas 10th edition 2021 Location: Dotonbori Glico Sign (1-10-4 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka) Period: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – Sunday, November 17, 2024 Lighting time: From 30 minutes after sunset to 24:00 (message posted every 15 minutes) *Lighting will start at 17:30 on the 13th Project 2.: Development of appropriate carbohydrate recipes with comprehensive food media “dancyu” Ezaki Glico is carrying out various activities to improve awareness and understanding of “appropriate carbohydrate intake,” which is advocated by the Food, Raku, and Health Association, and aims to limit carbohydrate intake to 20 to 40 g per meal and 10 g or less in snacks. I’m doing it. This time, we are teaming up with dancyu (President Inc.), a comprehensive food media outlet that has been pursuing the deliciousness and enjoyment of food for over 30 years, to disseminate information on the “appropriate carbohydrate” menu. Together with Mr. Yahei Suzuki of the famous restaurant “Piat Suzuki” which has been awarded Michelin stars for 14 years in a row, and Yuko Ihara, a culinary expert, we will develop a menu that can be enjoyed with the right amount of carbohydrates while being particular about deliciousness. We carefully selected the amount and type of seasonings to meet the appropriate carbohydrate standards, and used plenty of herbs and vegetables to improve the aroma, richness, and texture of the dishes. The developed recipes will be published in a special booklet and website next year. ■Menu designer
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/1124/498/1124-498-1e699f5ad977baa2987b2645711ec484-1467×314.png ■Pre-release of the appropriate carbohydrate menu devised by culinary expert Yuko Ihara! A pasta menu inspired by Osaka’s modern grilling that can be enjoyed with less than 40g per serving, which is the standard for appropriate carbohydrates.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/1124/498/1124-498-552c7c5defa4f6a1bbcec9d34dded936-979×668.png In Kobe City, buildings will be lit up in blue, the theme color for diabetes awareness, and an awareness campaign will be held on the streets to provide an opportunity to learn about and think about diabetes. Ezaki Glico will also be participating, installing equipment that can measure “advanced glycation end products (AGEs)” in the body with just the touch of a finger, and distributing leaflets on how to improve your health through your diet. Implementation location: Immediately near the Sannomiya Center Street East Exit (1-7-5 Sannomiya-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe) Period: November 14, 2024 (Thursday) 13:00~17:00 Implementation details:・Distribution of awareness materials on diabetes ・Experience measuring “advanced glycation end products (AGEs)” in the body using a fingertip sensor ・Providing health consultation to those who wish ■[Osaka Medical and
Pharmaceutical University] “11th World Diabetes Day in Osaka Pharmaceutical University” held At Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, we will be holding an event with the theme of “diabetes care you can do with the people around you.” At the event, we will distribute leaflets about diabetes and have a hands-on experience measuring blood sugar. At the consultation corner, you can talk to the diabetes care team. Ezaki Glico will be holding a trial session where you can learn about the sugar content of meals. Event details URL: https://www.ompu.ac.jp/u-deps/in1/met/wdd_omc/ Location: Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital, Building 7, 1st floor (2-7 Daigakucho, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture) Period: November 14, 2024 (Thursday) 10:00~15:00 Implementation details:・Poster exhibition and pamphlet distribution ・Blood sugar measurement experience ・Consultation counter provided by the diabetes care team About World Diabetes Day World Diabetes Day, celebrated on November 14th, was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the worldwide threat of diabetes. On December 20, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing the global threat of diabetes. 61/225) was unanimously adopted by 192 member countries and officially recognized. World Diabetes Day marks the birthday of Dr. Banting, the Canadian inventor of insulin, and is commemorated as World Diabetes Day in honor of his groundbreaking discovery in the treatment of diabetes. Currently one of the world’s leading disease awareness days, with more than 1 billion people from 160 countries participating, the global diabetes awareness campaign is an important opportunity to educate citizens about the importance of preventing diabetes and continuing treatment. I am.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/1124/498/1124-498-b2f8cbd01f423233072690ac02c163e1-368×268.png The symbol mark of the “World Diabetes Day” campaign is the “Blue Circle” with a blue circle motif. It has been used since 2007, the year after the United Nations resolution on diabetes was adopted. The design features “blue” representing the United Nations and the endless sky, and a “ring” representing unity, along with the catchphrase “Unite for Diabetes” to help curb diabetes worldwide. We are promoting the campaign. Ezaki Glico supports advocacy activities aimed at creating a society where people, both with and without diabetes, can live healthy lives.