According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 30 million Americans — nearly 10% of the entire population — are living with diabetes, and perhaps as many as 85 million more are living with prediabetes.

The study results showed that each low glycemic modulated meal was able to move the participants’ substrate oxidation—the process of generating energy within the cells from food consumed—from carbohydrate oxidation to fat oxidation, thus promoting fat burning and subsequently, over time, weight management.  

Since monk fruit is a zero-calorie sweetener and does not affect blood sugar levels,  Steviva believes that it is a good option for people with diabetes who are managing carbohydrate and sugar intake.

Within its overriding theme “The Power of Less,” BENEO used last year’s HiE to focus on balancing blood sugar levels. The company demonstrated how its ingredients can lower the blood glucose response of food and drinks and consequently contribute to healthy lifestyles.

LEVEL Life, Boulder, Colo., welcomed National Diabetes Month (November) with a new line of indulgent snacks, including Peanut Butter Cups and Peanut Turtle Bars.

Nutrisystem, Inc., Fort Washington, Pa., greeted 2015 with a new weight loss program: Fast 5+, a new program to help customers lose five pounds PLUS one inch off their waist in their first week of dieting—or their money back guaranteed.

The CDC believes that, as of 2010, almost 80 million American adults aged 20 or older could be considered as pre-diabetic. And, in a CDC report released just six weeks ago, only 11% of the Americans who are at risk for diabetes are aware they are at risk.

Ingredion says a new sensory study shows that its resistant starch could be used to increase the dietary fiber content of certain foods.

Researchers advise avoiding coffee during a fast food meal because it could have dangerous repercussions for wellbeing, as it causes a spike in blood sugar levels.