Sioux Falls, SD—OmegaQuant announced the launch of HbA1c blood sugar at-home testing kit, enabling users to test their hemoglobin A1c level to metabolize glucose, according to a press release. Typically, HbA1c testing requires a blood draw and lab analysis, but OmegaQuant’s HbA1c test allows for a simple finger stick so users...
Increased consumption of whole grain foods could significantly reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes and treatment costs in Finland, according to a study by the University of Eastern Finland and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. The study, published in Nutrients, used findings from national follow-up studies such...
Washington, D.C.—The FDA and FTC have posted warning letters to 10 companies for illegally selling dietary supplements claiming to cure, treat, mitigate, or prevent diabetes. "More than 34 million Americans— just over 1 in 10 people— are living with diabetes. Dietary supplements that make fraudulent claims to treat diabetes are...
Hadley, MA—Delta-tocotrienol from annatto has been shown in a new clinical study to improve glycemic control, inflammation, and oxidative stress in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a press release from American River Nutrition. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was published in Phytotherapy Research. It was performed...
Lysulin has expanded its product line with a new weight loss meal replacement shake to control blood sugar. The shake is available in ‘rich chocolate’ and ‘creamy vanilla’ flavors and is made to help people with diabetes to maintain healthy levels of blood glucose, the company says. www.Lysulin.com ...
Cinnamon, also called Ceylon cinnamon, is an evergreen tree of the laurel family. Native to Sri Lanka, it is also cultivated in the West Indies and in South America. The pungent spice with its sweet and savory aroma comes from the dried inner bark, and it was once more valuable...
Following a low-carb diet for six months may help put patients with type 2 diabetes into remission without adverse effects, according to a meta-analysis published by The BMJ. The team of researchers analyzed 23 randomized trials involving 1,357 participants. A low-carb diet (LCD) was defined as less than 26% daily...
The prevalence of diabetes is increasing due to changing lifestyle which encompasses increasing prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity. According to WHO, in 2014, 9% of adults worldwide, 18 years and older had diabetes. Further, diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths in 2012. It is estimated that...
Irvine, CA—In September of 2019, Naturade partners Kareem Cook, CMO, and Claude Tellis, CEO, shared their vision with WholeFoods Magazine: Bring the plant-based revolution to those who need these products the most—the urban communities and food deserts that are underserved by the natural products industry. Now, Naturade is announcing the...
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada—Ketone supplements may control glucose levels by mimicking some aspects of a ketogenic diet, according to a study done by researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus. The study was driven by the high number of people with diabetes, looking for ways to better control...
