{"id":2473235284050,"title":"MEALTIME SUGAR DEFENSE: Sugar-Blocker Blend with Berberine","handle":"mealtime-sugar-blocker","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Mealtime-Sugar-Blocker-Supplement-by-Diabetes-Doctor-Weight-loss-and-Blood-Sugar-Support\/672013566\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walmart Mealtime Sugar Defense Link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/WalmartButton.jpg?v=1573095256\" alt=\"Walmart.com\" width=\"194\" height=\"74\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/pharmaganics?utm_source=Facebook\u0026amp;utm_medium=Diabetes%20Doctor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Sugar%20Blocker\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Amazon Mealtime Sugar Defense\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/AmazonButton.jpg?v=1573095285\" alt=\"Amazon\" width=\"192\" height=\"73\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diabetesdoctor.com\/collections\/type-2-diabetes\/products\/bundle-pack\" title=\"A1C Bundle Pack\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d75a9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/A1CsupportBundle_480x480.jpg?v=1571342629\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"372\" height=\"298\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d75a9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**FAST FREE SHIPPING**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most powerful 100% all natural diabetes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupplements!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePromotes healthy A1C and blood sugar levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTargets after-meal blood sugar spikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWeight loss support, without stimulants!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eReduced absorption of sugars \u0026amp; carbohydrates from food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHelps to regulate sugar cravings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.mypillow.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/60-day.jpg\" alt=\"60 day money back guarantee\" width=\"205\" height=\"111\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/berberine-powerful-supplement\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Healthline Berberine Efficacy and Safety Studies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBerberine is one of the few supplements as effective as a pharmaceutical drug.\u003c\/a\u003e”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eHealthline.org 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diabetesdoctor.com\/products\/sugar-blocker-4bundle\" title=\"Save $40\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/NewArtSDsave40_600x600.jpg?v=1571155310\" alt=\"Save $40\" width=\"462\" height=\"369\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/sealsfinal3v2_large.jpg?v=1561233816\" alt=\"Quality Seals\" width=\"323\" height=\"143\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available at\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Mealtime-Sugar-Blocker-Supplement-by-Diabetes-Doctor-Weight-loss-and-Blood-Sugar-Support\/672013566\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WALMART.com Sugar Blocker\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/WALMARTapprovedlogo_0d0f14ee-b286-49d6-993d-6818a4161077.png?v=1570743993\" alt=\"Walmart.com\" width=\"209\" height=\"36\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh after-meal blood sugar spikes are the leading cause of elevated A1C, diabetes complications (eye, kidney, and nerve damage), and cause fatigue and tiredness throughout the day.  Fight sugar spikes and weight gain with our mealtime blend, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar-Blocker. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWATCH to learn about the researched ingredients and how Sugar-Blocker works. (There are captions to read if you don't want to play volume.)  \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dFbncW2QnEM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBLOOD SUGAR BENEFITS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany studies show that the ingredients we use are comparable to the effectiveness of the commonly used diabetes drug Metformin. The key ingredients we use have two significant \u003cstrong\u003eblocking mechanisms\u003c\/strong\u003e including 1) helping to block the absorption of dietary sugars and carbs through inhibiting an enzyme in the gut and 2) helping to block sugar cravings. Our formula has additional benefits beyond blocking carbs including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargets insulin resistance by promoting healthy insulin function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps the body break down sugars inside cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces sugar production in the liver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/iStock-DbEducator_480x480.jpg?v=1569873969\" alt=\"Glucometer and diabetes educator image\" width=\"281\" height=\"187\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWEIGHT LOSS BENEFITS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulin stores sugar as fat! Unfortunately, having type 2 diabetes often means insulin levels are high – whether from diabetes itself (due to insulin resistance since insulin isn’t working as well as it should) or from diabetes medications. Critical components of successful weight loss when you have type 2 diabetes are fighting insulin resistance and lowering insulin levels – both of which are targets for our Sugar-Blocker formula. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch suggests that the ingredients in Sugar-Blocker, in combination with positive lifestyle changes, can help enhance weight loss. Proposed mechanisms are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivation of AMPK - an enzyme that plays a major role in regulating metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved function of fat-regulating hormones (insulin, adiponectin and leptin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInhibited growth of fat cells at the molecular level (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12812656\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Effect of berberine on the differentiation of adipocyte.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17202835\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Berberine reduces the expression of adipogenic enzymes and inflammatory molecules of 3T3-L1 adipocyte.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced the absorption of dietary sugars and carbs (i.e. less calories going in) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt should be noted, the studies did not use these ingredients alone, but as part of a weight loss program that included dietary adjustments and exercise.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Use: Take 1 capsule (500mg) 2-3 times per day, before meals (total daily dose of 1000-1500mg\/day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose per Serving (1 capsule)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberine HCl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**97% standardized purity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGymnema Sylvestre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChromium Picolinate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99.6 mcg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e**The Berberine we use contains a purity level of 97% providing the most potent levels of blood sugar support in the market.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResearch\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBERBERINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Berberine dried berries\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/DreamstimeBerberine_large.jpg?v=1559673839\" width=\"354\" height=\"236\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberine in clinical studies with our doses…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  ...was shown to be as effective as oral diabetes drugs metformin, glipizide and rosiglitazone (known as Avandia). (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3478874\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Berberine in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e** Research supports a 500 mg dose per serving of Berberine to promote healthy blood sugars and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18397984?dopt=Abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Treatment of type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia with the natural plant alkaloid berberine.\"\u003einsulin sensitivity\u003c\/a\u003e in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19800084?dopt=Abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Berberine lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients through increasing insulin receptor expression\"\u003edifferent mechanism\u003c\/a\u003e than commonly used prescription medications. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  ... 1000 mg\/day lowered fasting blood sugar by 20%, from 126 to 101 mg\/dL and lowered hgA1c by 0.9%. Berberine also improved cholesterol and triglycerides. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18397984\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Treatment of type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia with the natural plant alkaloid berberine.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   ...1500 mg\/day produced about 5 pounds of weight loss, on average, and a 3.6% reduction of body fat. Patients also experienced a significant drop in triglyceride and cholesterol levels (by 23% and 12.2% respectively) showing health benefits beyond weight loss. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0944711312001870\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lipid-lowering effect of berberine in human subjects and rats\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  ...900 mg\/day reduced BMI levels from 31.5 to 27.4 kg\/m2 over 3 months and helped to reduce belly fat. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3310165\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Berberine Improves Insulin Sensitivity by Inhibiting Fat Store and Adjusting Adipokines Profile in Human Preadipocytes and Metabolic Syndrome Patients\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGYMNEMA SYLVESTRE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Gymnema powder\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/DreamstimeGymnema_large.jpg?v=1559673898\" width=\"342\" height=\"228\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGymnema in clinical studies with our doses…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   ... has demonstrated benefits in both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/2259216?dopt=Abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Use of Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract in the control of blood glucose in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.\"\u003ePre-Diabetes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   …\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diabetesincontrol.com\/effect-of-extended-release-gymnema-sylvestre-leaf-extract-beta-fast-gxr\/\" title=\"Effect of Extended Release Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ereduced mean fasting sugars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby 11%, after meal sugars by 13%, and HbA1C by up to 1.1%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   …Patients were able to reduce their drug dosages, and some people were even able to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed?term=Baskaran%20K%20et%20al.%20Antidiabetic%20effect%20of%20a%20leaf%20extract%20from%20gymnema%20sylvestre%20in%20non-insulin-dependent%20diabetes%20mellitus%20patients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Antidiabetic effect of a leaf extract from Gymnema sylvestre in non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients.\"\u003estop their prescription medications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand maintain normal blood sugar levels. Another study showed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diabetesincontrol.com\/effect-of-extended-release-gymnema-sylvestre-leaf-extract-beta-fast-gxr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Effect of Extended Release Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract \"\u003e16% of patients were able to decrease prescription medicine\u003c\/a\u003e intake while taking Gymnema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   …has shown a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15056124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Combination supplement with Gymnema sylvestre extract: Effects on weight loss.\"\u003e5–6% decrease in body weight\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as reduced food intake likely due to appetite suppression.  Patients also had an improved BMI and smaller waist circumference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO TAKE FOR BEST RESULTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eTake 1 capsule before or with meals. For best results, try taking this up to 15 minutes before eating to allow the herbal ingredients time to work before food enters the stomach. If you find it difficult to remember to take if before eating, taking it while eating or shortly after eating (up 1 hour after finishing a meal) which can still be effective. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAt minimum, it is recommended to take 1 capsule daily with a meal. Clinical studies show the most benefit with taking it 2-3 times per day. Do not exceed 3 capsules per day since this can cause unnecessary side effects (such as stomach upset) and risks with no added benefit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DO I KNOW IF IT’S WORKING?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlood Sugars:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eSome people check blood sugars at home with a meter or even use a continuous glucose monitor to track progress. In this case, it is recommended to be checking sugars 1-2 hours after eating instead of before meals. However, day-to-day blood sugars can be sporadic and variable based on many factors. Because of this, you may not notice any difference in at home readings and we recommend having the A1C lab checked by your healthcare provider as the best method for tracking progress. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight Loss: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn the same way Sugar-Blocker lowers blood sugars, it can also help with weight loss. Eating sugar or carbs causes surges in insulin levels... and having high insulin levels stores those carbs and sugars as fat. By reducing the absorption of sugar and carbs with food, Sugar-Blocker can promote weight loss secondary to lowering insulin levels. However, it is important to eat low carb meals for the weight loss effects to have the best chance at working. Eating too many carbs and sugars can overwhelm the receptors so that the herbal ingredients don't have a chance to work. This formula cannot compete with an extremely poor diet. You can do this! Even small changes can have great benefits. Our formula will likely provide an additional edge to patients who are already engaged in weight loss programs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAN I TAKE THIS WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAlways consult with your pharmacist and healthcare provider before starting any supplements. In certain research studies, people taking these ingredients found that they may not need as many prescription drugs. Therefore, it is recommended that you work with your healthcare provider directly to reduce or adjust your medications if needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAN I TAKE THIS WITH OTHER DIABETES DOCTOR™ PRODUCTS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes this can be taken with any of our products and are designed to be used in combination to provide synergistic benefits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContent for tab 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","published_at":"2019-04-05T17:52:57-05:00","created_at":"2019-04-05T17:52:57-05:00","vendor":"Diabetes Doctor","type":"Goods","tags":[],"price":3499,"price_min":3499,"price_max":3499,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":22178671362130,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"38073","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"MEALTIME SUGAR DEFENSE: Sugar-Blocker Blend with Berberine","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":3499,"weight":113,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"860001380736"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/products\/Mealtime-Sugar-Defense_box-front.jpg?v=1571108576","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/products\/Sugar-Blocker_box-side_v1.jpg?v=1571108604","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/products\/SuppFactsSugarDefenseV2.png?v=1572900593","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/products\/Sugar-Blocker_box-side-2.jpg?v=1572900597","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/products\/60dayphoto_8f7a432e-e90e-417e-b6bf-4f5de859bb11.jpg?v=1572900597"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/products\/Mealtime-Sugar-Defense_box-front.jpg?v=1571108576","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Mealtime-Sugar-Blocker-Supplement-by-Diabetes-Doctor-Weight-loss-and-Blood-Sugar-Support\/672013566\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walmart Mealtime Sugar Defense Link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/WalmartButton.jpg?v=1573095256\" alt=\"Walmart.com\" width=\"194\" height=\"74\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/pharmaganics?utm_source=Facebook\u0026amp;utm_medium=Diabetes%20Doctor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Sugar%20Blocker\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Amazon Mealtime Sugar Defense\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/AmazonButton.jpg?v=1573095285\" alt=\"Amazon\" width=\"192\" height=\"73\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diabetesdoctor.com\/collections\/type-2-diabetes\/products\/bundle-pack\" title=\"A1C Bundle Pack\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d75a9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/A1CsupportBundle_480x480.jpg?v=1571342629\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"372\" height=\"298\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d75a9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**FAST FREE SHIPPING**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most powerful 100% all natural diabetes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupplements!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePromotes healthy A1C and blood sugar levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTargets after-meal blood sugar spikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWeight loss support, without stimulants!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eReduced absorption of sugars \u0026amp; carbohydrates from food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHelps to regulate sugar cravings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.mypillow.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/60-day.jpg\" alt=\"60 day money back guarantee\" width=\"205\" height=\"111\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/berberine-powerful-supplement\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Healthline Berberine Efficacy and Safety Studies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBerberine is one of the few supplements as effective as a pharmaceutical drug.\u003c\/a\u003e”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eHealthline.org 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diabetesdoctor.com\/products\/sugar-blocker-4bundle\" title=\"Save $40\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/NewArtSDsave40_600x600.jpg?v=1571155310\" alt=\"Save $40\" width=\"462\" height=\"369\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/sealsfinal3v2_large.jpg?v=1561233816\" alt=\"Quality Seals\" width=\"323\" height=\"143\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available at\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Mealtime-Sugar-Blocker-Supplement-by-Diabetes-Doctor-Weight-loss-and-Blood-Sugar-Support\/672013566\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WALMART.com Sugar Blocker\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/WALMARTapprovedlogo_0d0f14ee-b286-49d6-993d-6818a4161077.png?v=1570743993\" alt=\"Walmart.com\" width=\"209\" height=\"36\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh after-meal blood sugar spikes are the leading cause of elevated A1C, diabetes complications (eye, kidney, and nerve damage), and cause fatigue and tiredness throughout the day.  Fight sugar spikes and weight gain with our mealtime blend, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar-Blocker. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWATCH to learn about the researched ingredients and how Sugar-Blocker works. (There are captions to read if you don't want to play volume.)  \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dFbncW2QnEM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBLOOD SUGAR BENEFITS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany studies show that the ingredients we use are comparable to the effectiveness of the commonly used diabetes drug Metformin. The key ingredients we use have two significant \u003cstrong\u003eblocking mechanisms\u003c\/strong\u003e including 1) helping to block the absorption of dietary sugars and carbs through inhibiting an enzyme in the gut and 2) helping to block sugar cravings. Our formula has additional benefits beyond blocking carbs including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargets insulin resistance by promoting healthy insulin function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps the body break down sugars inside cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces sugar production in the liver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/iStock-DbEducator_480x480.jpg?v=1569873969\" alt=\"Glucometer and diabetes educator image\" width=\"281\" height=\"187\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWEIGHT LOSS BENEFITS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulin stores sugar as fat! Unfortunately, having type 2 diabetes often means insulin levels are high – whether from diabetes itself (due to insulin resistance since insulin isn’t working as well as it should) or from diabetes medications. Critical components of successful weight loss when you have type 2 diabetes are fighting insulin resistance and lowering insulin levels – both of which are targets for our Sugar-Blocker formula. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch suggests that the ingredients in Sugar-Blocker, in combination with positive lifestyle changes, can help enhance weight loss. Proposed mechanisms are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivation of AMPK - an enzyme that plays a major role in regulating metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved function of fat-regulating hormones (insulin, adiponectin and leptin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInhibited growth of fat cells at the molecular level (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12812656\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Effect of berberine on the differentiation of adipocyte.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17202835\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Berberine reduces the expression of adipogenic enzymes and inflammatory molecules of 3T3-L1 adipocyte.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced the absorption of dietary sugars and carbs (i.e. less calories going in) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt should be noted, the studies did not use these ingredients alone, but as part of a weight loss program that included dietary adjustments and exercise.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Use: Take 1 capsule (500mg) 2-3 times per day, before meals (total daily dose of 1000-1500mg\/day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose per Serving (1 capsule)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberine HCl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**97% standardized purity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGymnema Sylvestre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChromium Picolinate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99.6 mcg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e**The Berberine we use contains a purity level of 97% providing the most potent levels of blood sugar support in the market.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResearch\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBERBERINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Berberine dried berries\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/DreamstimeBerberine_large.jpg?v=1559673839\" width=\"354\" height=\"236\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberine in clinical studies with our doses…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  ...was shown to be as effective as oral diabetes drugs metformin, glipizide and rosiglitazone (known as Avandia). (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3478874\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Berberine in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e** Research supports a 500 mg dose per serving of Berberine to promote healthy blood sugars and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18397984?dopt=Abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Treatment of type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia with the natural plant alkaloid berberine.\"\u003einsulin sensitivity\u003c\/a\u003e in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19800084?dopt=Abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Berberine lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients through increasing insulin receptor expression\"\u003edifferent mechanism\u003c\/a\u003e than commonly used prescription medications. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  ... 1000 mg\/day lowered fasting blood sugar by 20%, from 126 to 101 mg\/dL and lowered hgA1c by 0.9%. Berberine also improved cholesterol and triglycerides. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18397984\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Treatment of type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia with the natural plant alkaloid berberine.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   ...1500 mg\/day produced about 5 pounds of weight loss, on average, and a 3.6% reduction of body fat. Patients also experienced a significant drop in triglyceride and cholesterol levels (by 23% and 12.2% respectively) showing health benefits beyond weight loss. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0944711312001870\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lipid-lowering effect of berberine in human subjects and rats\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  ...900 mg\/day reduced BMI levels from 31.5 to 27.4 kg\/m2 over 3 months and helped to reduce belly fat. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3310165\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Berberine Improves Insulin Sensitivity by Inhibiting Fat Store and Adjusting Adipokines Profile in Human Preadipocytes and Metabolic Syndrome Patients\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGYMNEMA SYLVESTRE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Gymnema powder\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0333\/4994\/files\/DreamstimeGymnema_large.jpg?v=1559673898\" width=\"342\" height=\"228\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGymnema in clinical studies with our doses…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   ... has demonstrated benefits in both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/2259216?dopt=Abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Use of Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract in the control of blood glucose in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.\"\u003ePre-Diabetes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   …\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diabetesincontrol.com\/effect-of-extended-release-gymnema-sylvestre-leaf-extract-beta-fast-gxr\/\" title=\"Effect of Extended Release Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ereduced mean fasting sugars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby 11%, after meal sugars by 13%, and HbA1C by up to 1.1%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   …Patients were able to reduce their drug dosages, and some people were even able to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed?term=Baskaran%20K%20et%20al.%20Antidiabetic%20effect%20of%20a%20leaf%20extract%20from%20gymnema%20sylvestre%20in%20non-insulin-dependent%20diabetes%20mellitus%20patients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Antidiabetic effect of a leaf extract from Gymnema sylvestre in non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients.\"\u003estop their prescription medications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand maintain normal blood sugar levels. Another study showed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diabetesincontrol.com\/effect-of-extended-release-gymnema-sylvestre-leaf-extract-beta-fast-gxr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Effect of Extended Release Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract \"\u003e16% of patients were able to decrease prescription medicine\u003c\/a\u003e intake while taking Gymnema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   …has shown a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15056124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Combination supplement with Gymnema sylvestre extract: Effects on weight loss.\"\u003e5–6% decrease in body weight\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as reduced food intake likely due to appetite suppression.  Patients also had an improved BMI and smaller waist circumference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO TAKE FOR BEST RESULTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eTake 1 capsule before or with meals. For best results, try taking this up to 15 minutes before eating to allow the herbal ingredients time to work before food enters the stomach. If you find it difficult to remember to take if before eating, taking it while eating or shortly after eating (up 1 hour after finishing a meal) which can still be effective. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAt minimum, it is recommended to take 1 capsule daily with a meal. Clinical studies show the most benefit with taking it 2-3 times per day. Do not exceed 3 capsules per day since this can cause unnecessary side effects (such as stomach upset) and risks with no added benefit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW DO I KNOW IF IT’S WORKING?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlood Sugars:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eSome people check blood sugars at home with a meter or even use a continuous glucose monitor to track progress. In this case, it is recommended to be checking sugars 1-2 hours after eating instead of before meals. However, day-to-day blood sugars can be sporadic and variable based on many factors. Because of this, you may not notice any difference in at home readings and we recommend having the A1C lab checked by your healthcare provider as the best method for tracking progress. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight Loss: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn the same way Sugar-Blocker lowers blood sugars, it can also help with weight loss. Eating sugar or carbs causes surges in insulin levels... and having high insulin levels stores those carbs and sugars as fat. By reducing the absorption of sugar and carbs with food, Sugar-Blocker can promote weight loss secondary to lowering insulin levels. However, it is important to eat low carb meals for the weight loss effects to have the best chance at working. Eating too many carbs and sugars can overwhelm the receptors so that the herbal ingredients don't have a chance to work. This formula cannot compete with an extremely poor diet. You can do this! Even small changes can have great benefits. Our formula will likely provide an additional edge to patients who are already engaged in weight loss programs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAN I TAKE THIS WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAlways consult with your pharmacist and healthcare provider before starting any supplements. In certain research studies, people taking these ingredients found that they may not need as many prescription drugs. Therefore, it is recommended that you work with your healthcare provider directly to reduce or adjust your medications if needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAN I TAKE THIS WITH OTHER DIABETES DOCTOR™ PRODUCTS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes this can be taken with any of our products and are designed to be used in combination to provide synergistic benefits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContent for tab 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e"}