ExtendSnacks in the News!

ST. LOUIS, MO-

ExtendSnacks are creating a buzz with continued growth and have quickly become the leader in snack foods that help stabilize blood sugar. Only ExtendSnacks are made using Dr. Francine Kaufman's clinically proven formula that helps stabilize blood sugar for up to 9 hours. Check out the recent news on ExtendSnacks:

PARADE Magazine – Nov 21st, 2010
ExtendSnacks appear on page 11 in the “Happy, Healthy, Beautiful” section of PARADE magazine. Anyone can use ExtendSnacks to “Say Goodbye to Blood Sugar Highs and Lows” because they are clinically proven to help stabilize blood sugar for up to 9 hours - even overnight. No other snacks even comes close!

Diabetes Health - October-November 2010
ExtendSnacks were featured on page 31, opposite of the article “Diabetes and Alcohol: What You Need to Know” by Savnna Cummings, RD, LDN, CDE. What you need to know about ExtendSnacks is that we offer you the leading snacks for optimal blood sugar control – which also helps curb hunger cravings!

WebMD the Magazine – November/December 2010
Don’t miss out! ExtendSnacks appear in both the Print edition of WebMD the Magazine and the online digital edition! Check out ExtendSnacks on page 23, opposite the great story of Ricardo Mejia titled “Lost and Found”. Ricardo weighed 250 pounds as a Freshman in High School, today he’s down to 185 pounds and feeling great. Whether you’re looking to become the next weight loss success story – or just need a nutritious and delicious snack, be sure to check out ExtendSnacks. Click here to view WebMD Magazine online (free, requires registration).

Diabetic Living Magazine- Winter 2010
ExtendSnacks appear on page 113 within the Recipe Guide which helps you calculate nutrition information for counting carbs, exchanges, and serving sizes. For tasty recipes to use with ExtendSnacks simply call 1-800-887-2919 and request a Free Recipe Brochure with your next order!

Reader’s Digest - December 2010 / January 2011
ExtendSnacks are featured on page 74, opposite the article “Here’s an idea!” by Michael Ian Black. One great idea is to keep ExtendSnacks on-hand for the holidays. Stash away a bag of Crisps in your glove compartment, carry an ExtendBar in your purse, or mix up a shake to-go with our ExtendShake Blender Bottle. It’s important to keep your body well nourished, especially during the busy winter months.

Diabetes & You Magazine- Holiday 2010 / Winter 2011
The flagship publication of Walgreens featured a full page article “Snacking for Balance” written by Dr. Francine Kaufman, inventor of ExtendSnacks on page 51. In the article, Dr. Kaufman provides easy to follow tips on how to choose healthy snacks. You’ll learn both what to look for and what to avoid. There is also a $1 off coupon for use at Walgreens. Walgreens carries ExtendBars, ExtendCrisps (select locations), and ExtendShakes. Click here to read the virtual edition online now (free)!

Prevention Magazine – January 2011
Flip to the back for a valuable offer in Prevention’s Marketplace section –you’ll get the newest deal on ExtendSnacks for 2011! ExtendSnacks can help you with your weight loss goals for the new year and help keep blood sugar levels in healthy ranges. You can snack your way to better health!

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+ About ExtendSnacks +
ExtendSnacks are manufactured and marketed by Clinical Products, LLC, headquartered in St. Louis, MO. ExtendSnacks™, holder of 17 world-wide patents, are the only snacks clinically proven to help stabilize blood sugar for up to 9 hours, to help control hunger, manage diabetes and provide long-lasting energy. The ExtendSnacks line of products include ExtendBars (5 flavors), ExtendCrisps (5 flavors) and ExtendShakes (3 flavors). The ExtendSnacks formula was invented by Dr. Francine Kaufman, former president of the American Diabetes Association; world renowned endocrinologist; and author of the groundbreaking book Diabesity. The continued mission of Clinical Products is to create great-tasting, convenient food products that promote healthy blood sugar management.

If you’d like more information about this topic, how ExtendSnacks work, or to schedule an interview, please contact Jonathan Lindberg, (314) 336-0587 x 327 or jlindberg_at_extendbar.com.

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ExtendSnacks' Health Hero Spotlight

ExtendSnacks' Health Hero:
Amber Wamhoff, MA, RD, LD, CDE
Nutrition Exchange
745 Old Frontenac Sq Ste 201
St. Louis, MO 63131
http://www.amberwamhoff.com/

About Amber: "I work with patients at my new private practice, Nutrition ExChange, and at Washington University Clinical Associates. I work with individuals who have chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity or celiac disease. I can recommend ExtendSnacks to almost all of my patients. At the YMCA, I facilitate classes on weight management. I’ve just completed a year-long program called the BODDY study. It looked at the impact of nutrition counseling, along with psychological support, on the health of African Americans with diabetes."

Q #1) Do you have an overall nutrition philosophy? Where do you start?

AW: Many patients come to me and say “I guess you’re going to tell me what I can’t eat…” they’re surprised when the recommendations are the same as anyone else who wants to maintain good health. I tell them to avoid restrictive thinking as that will only sabotage your diet. If you think of food as something you can’t have, you will only want it more. I tell them moderation is key; I help the patient find their own individual strategy that works for them.

#2) What is your advice for the newly diagnosed?

AW: Education, education, education. I tell them to visit reputable websites such as JDRF (if type 1), ADA, DLife, Diabetes Self Management Magazine. I also tell them to seek out free programs in their communities. More education makes the patient more empowered to take care of themselves. I also tell them to find a good team that they can work with for support. Visit a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE); once is not enough, you should see your team for updates at least annually.

#3) What is the most common myth about diabetes you hear from patients?

AW: That you can’t eat sugar. I emphasize moderation and portion control when I tell people that they can eat whatever they want within the parameters of carb counting.

#4) What is the most common myth about nutrition that you hear?

AW: Some people mistakenly think that all carbohydrates are bad and you should stay away from them. There is a lot of extreme discussion regarding carbohydrates causing inflammation, obesity and diabetes. It just becomes another restrictive diet. People think that eliminating a food group can make decisions easier, but it doesn’t work in the long run.

#5) What’s your favorite ExtendSnack?

AW: I’m on auto-ship with ExtendSnacks! I love the chocolate and vanilla shakes. With the chocolate, I add soy milk and a frozen banana and with vanilla I use soy milk and pineapple chunks, like the frozen tidbits.

#6) What’s your favorite story about ExtendSnacks?

AW: I had a patient who developed reactive hypoglycemia in her 80’s. She got cold sweats and just felt really awful for a long time. She went to her endocrinologist and then she saw me. I put her on the ExtendBar as a nighttime snack and that’s when her quality of life changed so much. She felt like she was prescribed a great medicine, but it was just half of a bar each night! It was amazing and I felt great because we helped find a solution for her. This is why ExtendSnacks are so great. They don’t cause a spike and make it even worse... I had another guy with exercise induced hypoglycemia and he found Extend to work too. He really likes the taste as well.

#7) What’s your favorite food to eat in general?

AW: Spinach. I put spinach in almost every meal. I get the organic frozen spinach from Trader Joe’s and throw that in my pastas and casseroles. I cook a lot and don’t really eat out.

#8) What is the most rewarding aspect of your career?

AW: It’s nice to work with highly motivated individuals because these are patients who seek me out. It makes lifestyle change easier because they are ready. But I have loved everything I’ve done including working in food service, nursing homes, and pediatrics. I also loved teaching cooking classes to teenage girls at the YMCA. The girls had never been exposed to cooking before!

With all of my patients, I hope we can develop a relationship and connection so that when they are ready, they come back.

Now Available at Publix!

ST. LOUIS, MO - ExtendSnacks are now available at Publix!

Publix has added ExtendBar Delights and ExtendShakes to a location near you, in the Adult Nutrition section. Publix decided to carry ExtendSnacks because they are committed to helping people eat better.

ExtendSnacks are great nutritional choices:

• Sugar-free and low sugar varieties
• Packed with protein and loaded with fiber
• Control Hunger
• Avoid blood sugar highs and lows
• Count on energy that lasts

Bars and Shakes now available at Publix:

Publix carries 6 items in the Adult Nutrition section where diabetes products are sold:

• ExtendBar, Peanut Delight. (Item # 941089)
• ExtendBar, Chocolate Delight. (Item # 941090)
• ExtendBar, Peanut Butter Chocolate Delight. (Item # 941091)
• ExtendShake, Chocolate. (Item # 941092)
• ExtendShake, Vanilla. (Item # 941093)
• ExtendShake, Strawberry. (Item # 941094)

If you can’t find ExtendSnacks at your local Publix store, please ask the store manager to help you locate them (listed above are the Publix item numbers). Or call 1-800-887-2919 and we'll be glad to assist you!

Dr. Kaufman receives Living Legend Award from Diabetes Educators

ST. LOUIS, MO- Dr. Francine Kaufman, renowned endocrinologist and inventor of ExtendSnacks, has received the Living Legend Award from the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE).

AADE's Living Legend Award recognizes an extraordinary individual who exemplifies the proud history of diabetes education and serves as an extraordinary role model. Dr. Kaufman, this year's award winner and inventor of ExtendSnacks, has been described as a tireless advocate for patients with diabetes.

Francine Kaufman, MD, was recognized with the AADE Living Legend Award in San Antonio, TX during the AADE Annual Meeting. Dr. Kaufman is a world renowned pediatric endocrinologist and Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics at The Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. Until last year, she was head of the Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, where she is still an attending physician.

Dr. Kaufman's career has been dedicated to helping people with diabetes. In 2007-2008 she filmed a Discovery Health Documentary, Diabetes: The Global Epidemic. She is a member of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Advisory Council, a past president of the American Diabetes Association, and the developer of ExtendSnacks, nutritional snack foods designed to reduce episodes of hypoglycemia and improve glycemic control for people with diabetes. She was also instrumental in banning the sale of soda at schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

She wrote a popular book aimed at policy-makers and the public, Diabesity: The Obesity-Diabetes Epidemic That Threatens America - And What We Must Do to Stop It, in which she writes that the diabetes is so pervasive that it "imperils human existence as we now know it." It is among 30 books or book chapters she has published, along with 200 scientific articles.

Recently, she has chaired NIH-funded TODAY and HEALTHY trials, which seek to understand prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents.

"The HEALTHY trial was a middle school intervention to try to reduce risk factors for type 2 diabetes, and really looked at changing the environment in the school. Then the other part of the trail, TODAY, is still going on and is trying to determine best treatment strategies for type 2 diabetes in youth," Dr. Kaufman said.

She is also a principal investigator in TrialNet, a network of NIH-funded research studies looking at ways to prevent and reverse type 1 diabetes through the preservation of beta-cell function.

Dr. Kaufman said she was honored to be recognized by diabetes educators at the AADE Annual Meeting. "AADE is really critical to anybody who is practicing in the diabetes arena to ensure our patients have the best possible outcomes, so I've been very supportive of AADE, and of educators and their role," Dr. Kaufman said. "To really care for someone with diabetes you have to have a team, and the team is really made whole by diabetes educators."

Dr. Kaufman continues her work for people with diabetes on numerous projects, often serving in an advisory role. Recent projects include the launch of both ExtendShakes and ExtendCrisps, offering more tasty varieties of foods made to help stabilize blood sugar. (ExtendSnacks are available online, as well as pharmacy and retail locations nationwide.) Dr. Kaufman also currently oversees research working toward the development of an artificial pancreas.

This article is adapted from the "AADE Daily News" publication: Thursday, August 5th, 2010, page 4.

Low-Carb Pizza & Pudding Pops!

ST. LOUIS, MO - Today marks the second week of #DFeast Friday; each Friday the online community is providing new recipes for healthy lifestyles or just tasty food.

This week, we are sharing 2 recipes. The first recipe is for a Low-Carb Pizza and the second recipe is for ExtendShake Pudding Pops.

Low-Carb Pizza (makes 2 personal size pizzas):

Ingredients:

2 "Low-Carb" Tortillas

6 slices of Low-fat Mozzarella Cheese

6 slices of Turkey Bacon

1 whole tomato, sliced

7-8 oz. Roasted Red Peppers (1 jar)

Olive Oil Cooking Spray

Directions:

Cook the 6 slices of bacon (microwave with paper towels is easy). Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray both sides of tortillas with olive oil cooking spray and place onto pizza/cookie sheet(s). Add to each pizza, 3 slices of cheese, 1/2 the tomato, 1/2 jar of roasted red peppers, 3 slices of bacon cut into small pieces. Add Oregano, Garlic, or other seasoning to taste. Cook in oven for 10-15 minutes or until cheese bubbles and is golden brown. For finishing touches, add crushed red peppers and/or Parmesan cheese to taste.

ExtendShake Pudding Pops:

Follow the directions on a small box of your favorite Sugar-Free Instant Pudding Mix. When mixing the pudding, add 1 ExtendShake powder packet (your favorite flavor, we used chocolate pudding with Chocolate ExtendShake).

Pour pudding mix into small dixie cups, insert a popsicle stick, and place into the freezer. Allow the pudding to freeze, then remove dixie cup and enjoy an ice-cold pudding pop for dessert!

#DFeast Friday on Twitter

ST. LOUIS, MO - ExtendSnacks is excited to provide a couple of tasty recipes to the online community as part of "#DFeast Friday" on Twitter. "#DFeast Friday" began as an idea for people to share recipes that are diabetes friendly.

A lot of people are participating in sharing their recipes. To view the recipes you can either search #DFeast on Twitter or go to Elizabeth Arnold's Blog where there is a list of #Dfeast Recipes!

We're sharing 2 recipes which offer creative ways to use ExtendSnacks! These can help you cool off during a hot summer and help keep your blood sugar in control.

Extend Instant Pudding:

Pumpkin Pie Shake:

To keep up with all the latest action, be sure to follow @ExtendSnacks on Twitter. Or go to www.twitter.com/ExtendSnacks to get started!

ExtendBar available at Target Stores Nationwide

ST. LOUIS, MO - ExtendBar Delight is now available at Target Stores nationwide.

ExtendSnacks is proud to announce Target as the newest retail partner to carry ExtendBar. Part of Target's mission is to deliver outstanding value and continuous innovation. That's why they've decided to carry ExtendBar, the first-ever snack made specifically to help control blood sugar for up to 9 hours.


2 flavors of ExtendBar Delight can be found near the pharmacy with Diabetes Supplies: Peanut Butter Chocolate Delight and Chocolate Delight. To find a Target location near you, please visit www.Target.com ("Find a store" link is at top left corner, near their logo.)

ExtendSnacks featured in Diabetic Living

ExtendBar Peanut Butter Chocolate Delight is featured in the Spring 2010 issue of Diabetic Living Magazine.

In the nutritional feature "Meal makeover: Finding fiber", written by Marsha McCulloch, R.D., L.D., ExtendBar is listed as a "Carb-smart fiber find." McCulloch highlights how to get more fiber into your diet, without eating too many carbs and calories. Use the link below to view the article online.

http://www.diabeticliving-digital.com/diabeticliving/spring2010?pg=29#pg29

More ExtendSnacks buzz:

The Joyful Diabetic(tm) - Will Ryan is a professional speaker and blogger at Joyful Diabetic(tm). He frequently writes about how to manage diabetes and live life to its fullest. Recently, Will Ryan wrote about using ExtendSnacks for portion control. Read the article by clicking below.
http://www.joyfuldiabetic.com/2010/03/31/portion-control/

How to Use ExtendBars to Lose Weight (eHow.com) - eHow contributing writer Katrina Josey weighs in with a 4-step guide to using ExtendBars to stabilize blood sugar and lose weight. Read the eHow article by clicking below.
http://www.ehow.com/how_6172425_use-extend-bars-lose-weight.html

Diet Food Reviews: ExtendBar Peanut Delight Bar (Iateapie.net) - The Diet Food Review team at Iateapie.net recently reviewed the ExtendBar Peanut Delight and extolled the virtues of a well balanced, Low Glycemic snack. "I say it makes a delicious treat for anyone!" Read the review by clicking below.
http://www.iateapie.net/reviews/archives/2010/03/extend_bar.php

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ExtendSnacks featured in DSM Magazine

ExtendSnacks were featured in a recent Diabetes Self Management Magazine article titled "Diabetes Nutrition Bars and Shakes: What Can They Do For You?" written by Patti Geil, MS, RD, FADA, CDE.

To read the online version of the article, follow this link: http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/articles/nutrition-and-meal-planning/diabetes-nutrition-bars-and-shakes/all/

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ExtendSnacks announces 2010 Initiatives...

For More Information:
Jonathan Lindberg
Tel: (314) 336-0587 x 327
jlindberg@extendbar.com

For Immediate Release

ExtendSnacks announces its 2010 initiatives to significantly raise awareness of the importance of blood sugar management and to provide all the support tools necessary through the new ExtendSnacks.com Web site and the launch of its “Round the Clock” Glucose and Hunger Control Program.

On the heels of National Diabetes Month, ExtendSnacks today announced a new initiative to increase public awareness of the importance of blood sugar management and to provide the education and nutritional tools necessary to be successful in controlling blood sugar on a daily basis. This will be accomplished over the next year through a two pronged effort that includes a new “Round the Clock” Glucose and Hunger Control Program and a re-launched and enhanced Web site (www.ExtendSnacks.com).

The specific goal of ExtendSnacks is to help people who have a blood sugar issue and/or diabetes, but may be completely unaware of its affect on their daily health. 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes, a condition which if left untreated, leads to diabetes. An additional 24 million Americans are living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Improving blood sugar control has been proven to help with weight management and can help prevent costly complications caused by unchecked diabetes. Unfortunately, very few Americans understand the relationship between the foods we eat, our blood sugar levels and our overall health.

The 2010 ExtendSnacks initiative will bring new light to the importance of blood sugar management. These efforts will help Americans improve health through blood sugar management, and also educate consumers to the fact that no other nutritional product can match the “round the clock” glucose control benefits of the ExtendSnacks patented formula. ExtendSnacks are the only nutritional products on the market that are clinically proven to help control blood sugar for up to 9 hours.

ST. LOUIS, MO (January 8, 2010) – ExtendSnacks today announced their 2010 initiative to significantly raise awareness of the importance of blood sugar management to overall health and to offer support and solutions to those who want to improve the control of their blood sugar. ExtendSnacks is working with healthcare professionals, diabetes educators, dietitians, endocrinologist and health clinics, as well as consumers, to help identify those who may be suffering the effects of poor blood sugar control (and at risk for diabetes) and provide them with guidance on lifestyle changes to benefit their long term health.

ExtendSnacks is focusing on 3 groups of people, to build greater awareness of blood sugar management:
1. People who are at risk of developing diabetes, but don't know it.
2. People who have diabetes, but are unaware and undiagnosed.
3. People who are diagnosed with diabetes, but are not in control.

Most people in these 3 groups are completely unaware they have issues with blood sugar. As part of their 2010 initiative, ExtendSnacks is preparing a launch of their new Web site, www.ExtendSnacks.com, by Q2 2010. The new Web site will feature inspiring success stories, insights and tips from a diverse array of peers and nutrition professionals, timely news and information; and detailed information on the ExtendSnacks story, its inventor Dr. Francine Kaufman and the groundbreaking products (ExtendBar, ExtendCrisps, ExtendShakes) that have been clinically proven to help control blood sugar for up to 9 hours.

The web site will also provide access to ExtendSnacks’ popular e-newsletter series, materials that simplify the diabetes basics, and exclusive content from Dr. Francine Kaufman. In addition, visitors will be provided unparalleled support through programs such as the “Round the Clock” Glucose and Hunger Control Program, an array of tasty recipes that designed to have minimal impact on blood sugar, and the ability to search for an ExtendSnacks’ retailer or conveniently purchase directly through its revamped online store.

Today, 66.3 percent of adult Americans (about 200 million) are categorized as being overweight or obese. Being overweight puts added pressure on the body's ability to properly control blood sugar using insulin, and therefore makes it much more likely for one to develop diabetes. Almost 90% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight. Even though managing blood sugar levels is the most critical aspect of controlling hunger and averting obesity, most Americans remain unaware of its importance. Without improving awareness of blood sugar management, there is less opportunity for the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of those who are at highest risk for diabetes. Because of this, the rate of both obesity and diabetes continue to increase at alarming rates in the US, especially among children. If current trends continue, 1 in 3 children born today will face a future with diabetes.

Despite the trends, with a little education and a few small lifestyle changes, people can begin to retake control of their blood sugar. ExtendSnacks’ new “Round the Clock” Glucose and Hunger Control Program is easy to follow and can significantly improve blood sugar control. The program is simple – just eat one serving of ExtendSnacks (ExtendBar, ExtendCrisps, or an ExtendShake) between meals 3 times a day. Each serving helps stabilize blood sugar for up to 9 hours, so when you eat 3 snacks spaced evenly throughout the day (one mid-morning, one mid-afternoon, and one before bed) it helps to stabilize blood sugar levels “round the clock”.

The “round the clock” glucose control approach also promotes healthy weight management and smarter eating at meal time because stabilizing blood sugar helps to control hunger, thereby reducing the tendency to consume excess calories. In fact, the ExtendSnacks formula is clinically proven to help reduce calories consumed at the next meal by 21% on average, when used as a between meal snack.

The “Round the Clock” Glucose and Hunger Control Snack Program and the new Web site launching in 2010 are just two more examples of the additional value ExtendSnacks provides beyond its leading-edge products and a 24/7 ExtendSnacks Support Call Center (1-800-887-2919). “Our new Web site will allow ExtendSnacks another opportunity to build and strengthen our personal relationships with our loyal customers,” says Sue Cogan, VP Marketing of ExtendSnacks. “It will be an interactive site that allows us to educate about blood sugar management, the “Round the Clock” Glucose Snack Program, and our ground-breaking product line. It will also give consumers an easy avenue to personally communicate with us… Although our patented products are the core of our company, we view ourselves as a health solutions company that hopes to partner and provide lifetime value to our customers through a combination of great tasting snacks, superior education, community building, and personal support.”

About ExtendSnacks
ExtendSnacks are manufactured and marketed by Clinical Products, LLC, headquartered in St. Louis, MO. ExtendSnacks™, holder of 17 world-wide patents, are the only snacks clinically proven to help stabilize blood sugar for up to 9 hours, providing the benefits of hunger control and long-lasting energy. The ExtendSnacks line of products include ExtendBars (5 flavors), ExtendCrisps (5 flavors) and ExtendShakes (3 flavors). The original ExtendBar® was invented by Dr. Francine Kaufman, former president of the American Diabetes Association; world renowned endocrinologist; and author of the groundbreaking book Diabesity. The continued mission of Clinical Products is to create great-tasting, convenient food products that promote healthy blood sugar management.

ExtendSnacks® are available in Walgreens stores nationwide, in Southern California at Albertson’s in the Diet/Diabetic section, Ralph’s in the Adult Nutrition section, in Arizona at Hi-Health, in the MidWest at HyVee, and online at ExtendSnacks.com, Drugstore.com, Amazon.com or by calling 1-800-887-2919.

If you’d like more information about this topic, how ExtendSnacks work, or to schedule an interview, please contact Jonathan Lindberg, (314) 336-0587 x 327 or jlindberg@extendbar.com.
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