A novel use of D-
psicose (for suppressing the abnormal intra-day increase of blood glucose level) is provided. A composition containing D-
psicose as the
active component and for use in suppressing the abnormal intra-day increase of
plasma glucose concentration. The composition is a composition in blend with D-
psicose and / or a derivative thereof. The composition is in a form selected from sweeteners, seasonings, food additives, food materials, food and drink products,
health food and drink products, pharmaceutical products, and feeds and blended with D-psicose, and / or a derivative thereof as the
active component, for use in preventing and therapeutically treating diseases requiring the saving of insufficient
insulin, the amelioration of
insulin sensitivity and the amelioration of hyperglycemia, and / or diseases of which the symptoms can be ameliorated via the suppression of the abnormal intra-day increase of
plasma glucose concentration or of which the onset can be prevented via the suppression thereof, such as
diabetes mellitus, occult diabetic states,
obesity, hyperglycemia, and / or
arteriosclerosis. A method for using D-psicose in suppressing the abnormal intra-day increase of
plasma glucose concentration, comprising giving D-psicose at given times to suppress the abnormal increase of
plasma glucose concentration throughout the day.