• Comparison to other snack bars and snacks
• What makes Extend Snacks so different from other snacks
• The "watchout" with low carb foods
• Take the Extend Snack challenge

Health Benefit	Extend Snacks	Glucerna/ Choice DM	Atkins Advantage (typical low-carb Snacks)	Typical Carbohydrate Snacks
Won’t cause blood sugar to spike	YES!	YES!	YES!	no
Helps prevent low blood sugar for up to 9 hours!	YES!	no	no	no
Helps prevent high blood sugar in the morning	YES!	no	no	no
Helps suppress appetite up to 9 hrs.	YES!	no	no	no
Heart healthy ·          low/reduced-fat ·          cholesterol-free  ·          Contains no trans-fats	YES!	no	no	no

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What makes Extend Snacks so different from other snacks?

Extend Snacks use a unique patented combination of slow-acting carbohydrates, protein and fat to convert very gradually to blood sugar over 7-9 hours – more slowly than any other snack available today.

Typical Carbohydrate Snacks
Extend Snacks compare dramatically to typical carbohydrate snacks, whose faster-acting (net) carbs usually convert to glucose in less than 2 hours and can cause your blood sugar to spike. Then, after 2 hours these snacks provide no additional blood sugar to your system, triggering your appetite and leaving you susceptible to episodes of low blood sugar.

Typical Low-Carb Snacks (Atkins Advantage)
And while low-carb snacks won’t cause your blood sugar to spike like typical carbohydrate snacks, they also convert to blood sugar much more rapidly than Extend Snacks, and can’t protect you from episodes of low blood sugar for up to 9 hours like Extend Snacks do.

Glucerna®/Choice DM®
Some diabetes snack bars, like Choice DM ® and Glucerna®, are made with carbohydrates called resistant starches that take a little longer to convert to glucose, but they still convert in 3 to 4 hours – much more quickly than Extend Snacks.

ExtendBar
Only ExtendBar has been clinically proven to help stabilize blood sugar levels up to 9 hours, helping you prevent both high and low blood sugar swings.

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The "watchout" with no or low carbohydrates foods

Many people today, especially those with diabetes, are attracted to the low carb foods broadly available. And while these foods are appealing because they aren’t likely to raise your blood sugar, they often don't contain sufficient carbohydrates to keep your body functioning properly.

What many people don't realize is the important role carbohydrates play in keeping your body functioning optimally. Blood sugar is the primary fuel used by most parts of our body. In fact, some parts, for example the brain, can only function properly on blood sugar. Therefore, our diets need a certain amount of carbohydrates. The National Academies' Institute of Medicine recommends that 45% to 65% of an adult's daily calories be carbohydrates - that's about 130-185 grams of carbohydrates per day for a 2,000 calorie diet.


Instead of reducing carbohydrates below the recommended level (130-185 grams/day), health care professionals recommend individuals eat slower-acting carbohydrates – those with a low glycemic index – instead of the faster-converting (net) carbs found in most popular snacks that have a high glycemic index.

Extend Snacks provide the "best of both worlds". Their naturally complex carbohydrates break down very gradually to help keep your blood sugar at a healthier level, helping prevent high blood sugar.  And, Extend Snacks continue supplying your body with blood sugar (glucose) for up to 9 hours, to provide it with the constant supply of fuel it needs to function properly and to help prevent low blood sugar.

This makes Extend Snacks one of the healthiest snacks available for diabetic individuals and a smart addition to most diabetic diet plans, whether you have type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes, or even borderline or pre-diabetes.

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Take the Extend Snack challenge

Download journal in PDF Format.

Try Extend Snacks and measure their life changing effects for yourself using this journal. You decide what time of day to use Extend Snacks based on the benefit you want from the product. Once you decide the benefit you are trying to achieve, the Personal Log will help you determine when you should measure and record your blood sugar levels. Now measure and record your blood sugar levels at the same time for a couple of days while using Extend Snacks. Then repeat the same thing for a couple of days without using Extend Snacks-- using whatever you had previously tried.  Compare the results in your log for the days you used Extend Snacks with results for the days you didn't. Be certain to pay attention to any physical or emotional differences you feel, too. Better sleep and increased energy are part of the Extend Snack experience.

Discuss the results with your healthcare professional. He or she can help you customize an Extend Snack routine that delivers the greatest combination of benefits from these unique and delicious snacks. Or call Extend at 1-800-887-2919 or email us at comments@extendbar.com to discuss how to best use Extend Snacks for your unique situation.

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