Controlling Nighttime Hypoglycemia
Posted by LATOYA PAYNE onHypoglycemia is a common condition that affects many people with diabetes. In 2016, there were 16 million emergency department visits related to diabetes, and 235,000 were for a hypoglycemic crisis. That's an average of 10.2...
How to Lower your A1C
Posted by LATOYA PAYNE onHow to Lower AIC Overnight: 9 Tips to Reach Your Goal Diabetes affects over 100 million people in the US. It's a serious condition that can lead to life-threatening complications if not managed properly. That's...
Diabetic Snacks
Posted by Samantha Smarte onIf you have ever skipped a meal and suddenly felt cranky, shaky, lightheaded, or dizzy, you may have had hypoglycemia (fall in blood sugar to levels below normal). Your body sends you these unpleasant signals...
Battle Of The Bars, Stabilyze Vs. Extend
Posted by LATOYA PAYNE onCompare Extend Nutrition™ vs. Stabilyze™There are really 7 main differences between the two:1. Total Calories- The Extend Bar has fewer calories. The Extend Bar has 150 calories while the Stabilyze Bar has 180 calories.2. Total fat- The...
Avoid that blood sugar spike at night!
Posted by LATOYA PAYNE on1.) High fat/carb meal spikesConsuming too many carbs and too much fat elevates blood sugar. Since fat digests slower then carbs, it can cause a problem for people taking insulin."Fast-acting insulins like Humalog, Novolog and...
Convenient, Guilt-Free Snacks
Posted by LATOYA PAYNE onIndulge in a snack that tastes great and is great for you! Convenient & discreet - enjoy Extend Nutrition anytime, anywhere, guilt-free. Extend Nutrition snacks are an ideal diabetes snack food. Each snack has an...
Blood Sugar Spikes and Crashes
Posted by LATOYA PAYNE onThe spike-crash-crave cycle... ever heard of it? If not, you've probably experienced these unhealthy blood sugar spikes and crashes without even knowing it. This is how it goes: *Typical snacks metabolize (digest) over a 1-2...
Extend Nutrition, First Gluten Free Food Brand to Claim Full Compliance with New FDA Rule
Posted by LATOYA PAYNE onOn August 2, 2013, the FDA issued a final rule defining “gluten-free” for food labeling requirements, including that the food must contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten. This guideline will help consumers,...