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*ExtendSnacks, manufactured by US company Clinical Products Ltd, has extended its range of "around the clock glucose control" products with ExtendShake. *

The nutrional shake formula claims to be backed by six clinical studies, to help control hunger, avoid blood sugar lows and highs, and provide energy that lasts – benefits that are of great value for diabetes, weight management or fitness-minded consumers.

Developed by endocrinologist Dr Francine Kaufman, ExtendSnacks have earned 15 patents worldwide to date.

Dr Kaufman is head of the Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, a past president of the American Diabetes Association, and is featured regularly as a medical editor and adviser to the media.

“No other snack food brand is backed by such in-depth and credible science, yet we present a simple glucose and hunger control programme," said Vijay Chauhan, President of ExtendSnacks. "That simplicity makes a real difference in our everyday lives."

ExtendShakes are sold in convenient 32g powdered packets that mix easily with skimmed milk or water. There are five packets per retail carton in three flavours: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.

ExtendShakes are low in fat, contain 15g of protein, 5g of fibre, and are fortified with 24 vitamins and minerals.