Blood Sugar Levels

Study: Post-exercise protein intake could shield type 1 diabetics from dangerous blood sugar drops

20-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Increasing post-exercise protein intake may reduce the risk of blood sugar drops in type 1 diabetics following moderate-intensity training, a new study has concluded.

Gencor taps into awareness of blood sugar management with fenugreek ingredient

23-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

Gencor’s recently launched Trigogen novel fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) seed extract ingredient is meeting a need for blood glucose regulation support as we age.

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The glucose revolution: are you ready?

23-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Consumers’ psychological relationship with food is about to transform on a grand scale, thanks to the proliferation of wearable technology and the building ‘glucose revolution’, according to an industry expert.

Schisandra plus soybean may help with blood sugar control: RCT

10-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A synergistic combination of extracts from Schisandra and soybeans may improve glucose and insulin-related parameters in people with elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia), says a new study from Korea.

Wide dosages range clouds role of citrus polyphenols in blood sugar management, review finds

29-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent review has found that a number of studies support the positive effect of citrus polyphenols on markers of type 2 diabetes. But the authors found that more research with clinically relevant dosages is needed.

Mulberry leaf extract’s blood sugar management potential backed by new study

07-Sep-2018 By Adi Menayang

Adding to the scientific literature backing mulberry leaf extract’s blood sugar management benefits is a mouse study that looked at its effect on glucose uptake in skeletal muscle cells.

Singaporean study backs blood sugar management benefit of isomaltulose

20-Mar-2018 By Adi Menayang

Men who followed a low-glycemic diet featuring functional carbohydrate Palatinose, a branded isomaltulose by BENEO, had a lower glycemic profile, reduced variability in blood sugar levels, and improved fat burning, according to a study by Singaporean...

Deal to develop microbiome analysis for clinical nutrition

Day Two link with Johnson & Johnson on personalised microbiome analysis for diabetes nutrition

15-Feb-2017 By Eliot Beer

Gut microbiome analysis firm DayTwo will collaborate with Johnson & Johnson on personalised clinical nutrition for diabetes, and plans to open up its nutrition recommendation platform to new partners.

Special Edition: Blood Sugar Management

FDA rule offers only narrow field for blood sugar management claims, experts say

20-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

As obesity rates worldwide continue to rise and the related scourge of diabetes increases in lockstep, companies marketing ingredients in the United States intended to help consumers who find themselves sliding somewhere along this curve toward a full...

Green coffee bean compound may help control blood sugar: Study

18-Apr-2013 By Nathan Gray

Natural substances extracted from unroasted coffee beans could help to control the fluctuations in blood sugar levels and body weight that underpin type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

‘Healthy blood sugar’ more meaningful than 'glycemic index'

01-Jun-2011 By Elaine Watson

Consumers and food manufacturers alike remain confused about the concept of the ‘glycemic index (GI)’ and ‘glycemic load (GL)’, according to National Starch, which is urging both parties to think about ‘insulin sensitivity’ and ‘healthy blood sugar’ levels...

FTC flies red flag at false diabetes claims

20-Nov-2008 By Lorraine Heller

Two dietary supplement companies have been pulled up by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for making false claims about diabetes treatment and prevention.

Christmas spice and all things nice

21-Dec-2006 By Jess Halliday

Christmas-time is closely associated with feasting on special foods
and (dare we say it?) gross overindulgence that ends only after
bells have rung in the New Year. But many of the seasonal treats we
enjoy also have a healthy aspect....

Pycnogenol lowers blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics

25-Oct-2004

Further research shows that the pine bark supplement Pycnogenol
lowers blood sugar levels in diabetes patients and improves blood
vessel function.

Oat bran ingredient from GTC

20-Jul-2004

Natureal GI (glycemic index) oat bran concentrate is the latest
fiber-rich ingredient to be brought to the market by GTC Nutrition.

Acatris ingredient shows positive effect on blood sugar levels

13-Dec-2003

A fenugreek extract made by Dutch ingredients company Acatris has
been shown to reduce blood sugar levels in both non-diabetic and
type-II diabetic subjects, reported the company today.

Preventing diabetes, new hope

12-Dec-2003

US scientists have for the first time established a biochemical
connection between obesity and type 2 diabetes. The findings could
lead to more preventive treatments for diabetes, the fourth main
cause of death in most developed countries.

Better blood sugar control with chromium picolinate

05-Sep-2003

Further independent research suggests that daily nutritional
supplementation with 1,000 mcg of chromium as chromium picolinate
can significantly decrease blood sugar levels in insulin-treated
people with poorly-controlled type 2 diabetes.

Ginseng offers hope for diabetes patients

07-Jul-2003

Red ginseng may help diabetes patients regulate blood sugar levels,
according to two small studies presented at the American Diabetes
Association's recent Scientific Sessions.