Extend Nutrition Sugar Free Protein Bars, High Protein Bars for Hunger Control & Steady Energy, Perfect Sugar Free Snacks for Diabetes, Low Carb, Keto Friendly, 4 Great Flavors Variety Pack, 12 Count

A few months ago, at age 62, I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. My doctor suggested that in order to get a handle on the problem, I needed to start testing my blood sugar levels on a daily basis so I could discover which foods my body likes ... and, more importantly ... the foods my body doesn't like. As it turns out, I'm extremely carb sensitive and have started eating a low-carb diet. It has made an incredible difference in my numbers and weight, and I'm now well within the good range, except when it comes to my fasting blood sugar numbers. They were still very high. I did a lot of research and it was suggested that I try eating a snack prior to bedtime, a snack that combined some carbohydrate with protein. I tried a number of different food combinations, and although some of them did bring down my fasting numbers to some degree, none of them got the blood sugar levels to the target range I needed. I was getting really worried because from what I was reading, it appeared that the fasting number was the most critical and if it remained high, even if my other after meal numbers were excellent, I would probably need to go on medication at some point in order to bring them down. I was freaking out over this until I came across a blog that discussed the ExtendBar and it's ability to lower the critical fasting numbers. About 90% of the individuals who had tried these bars had incredible success. I, therefore, decided to give them a try and I am so glad that I did. The drop in my fasting numbers was immediate and has continued to be well within the optimum range ever since. My only negative comment, and this is only slight, is that the taste leaves something to be desired. I must say, however, that I haven't tried all of the choices and will continue to experiment until I hopefully find a flavor I like. Having said that, they are definitely more than edible and their ability to lower my numbers will mean that I will continue to purchase these bars and incorporate them into my regular diet no matter what. So, in closing, if you are having difficulty getting your numbers to the levels you need, you definitely should purchase these bars and give them a try. It can't hurt if you do, but it can certainly hurt if you don't.

My 9-year-old daughter has Type 1 diabetes and we could not find a bedtime snack that stabilized her overnight blood sugar - until her diabetes educator recommended the Extend Bar. It REALLY does what it claims to do - stops blood sugar from going too low overnight. Now my daughter does not have to eat a glucose tablet in the middle of the night to keep from going too low. Her morning headaches and shakiness are gone! If her bedtime blood sugar is 120, her fasting blood sugar is usually around 100. The bars do not cause a sharp spike in blood sugar, just as advertized. Although they don't taste like real granola bars (not as sweet or moist), all the peanut and chocolate varieties are tasty enough to satisfy a picky 9-year-old. Thank you, Extend Bar!UPDATE 04/25/2015:My Type 1 diabetic daughter is now 14 and is still eating one Extend bar before bed. I am CERTAIN that Extend bars have helped stabilize her overnight blood sugar since she started eating them at age 9.The varieties with NO sugar work the best at stabilizing the blood sugar of a Type 1 diabetic:Rich Chocolate (formerly called Chocolate Delight)Chocolate Peanut Butter (formerly called Chocolate Peanut Delight)Peanut Butter (formerly called Peanut Delight)My daughter tried these new varieties but did NOT like the taste. They contain NO sugar but do contain stevia:Chocolate and CaramelCookies and CreamThese varieties contain 1 gram of sugar, so they might be acceptable for a Type 1 diabetic but are not as good as the sugar-free varieties:Mixed Berry (Haven't tried).Apple Cinnamon (No one liked the taste).DON'T buy the "Crunch" varieties if you are diabetic! The "Crunch" varieties contain 30 carbs, 10 grams sugar (!), and 5 grams of sugar alcohol - and they caused my diabetic daughter's blood sugar to spike overnight. I don't understand why the manufacturer included so much sugar! These are a NOT a good choice for a Type 1 diabetic:Chocolate CrunchPeanut Butter Crunch

I’m always on the lookout for a tasty and healthy protein bar, especially to enjoy as a substitute for dessert. The Extend Bar hits the mark with its satisfying flavor and texture. It’s a bit on the sweeter side for my taste, but still enjoyable. Overall, I’d definitely order it again.

I suppose they are as advertised. But they're highly sensitive to heat and melt and get gooey. When I received my package, which came in cooler weather, each bar was misshapened stuck to the package and had obviously not been adequately stable for the outside temperature. Taste isn't too bad but it's impossible to handle these things and eat them without them being a gooey mess.

We ordered a small 1st batch it it was fine. so we then ordered a big batch -- but it gave diarrhea -- amazon policy can't return this big order now. terrible. cancelled subscription.

My husband is a diabetic and we bought Extend bars as a snack that is able to be enjoyed because it is no sugar and no net carbs. We are delighted at how tasty these are. We have tired both the peanut butter and peanut butter chocolate flavor and both are great. The bars are about the size of a Nature Valley bar, so about normal what you would expect, but not overly large, which they don't need to be because they are actually quite filling. They have not raised my husbands blood sugar after eating, which is great for when he's hungry but it's not time for a full meal. Overall, these are a wonderful tasty snack that adds a bit of happiness by the sweet flavor during the day. We will be loyal customers and have already ordered more. Thank you Extend!!