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Diabetes is a common condition that can contribute to illness, disability and early death. Diabetes is on the rise worldwide. It has been estimated that over 1,000,000 Americans have diabetes and about half of those are not aware that they have the condition.
Medifast Plus for Diabetics provides the proper nutrition for people with diabetes, while allowing healthy weight loss. Researchers from a major medical center conducted an 86-week diabetic weight loss study comparing the Medifast weight loss program to the standard American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet plan. Participants randomized to receive Medifast lost twice as much weight and were twice as compliant with the diet as participants following a standard diet based on the dietary guidelines of the ADA.
Approximately 40% of the Medifast participants lost ≥5% of their initial weight compared with 12% of those on the standard ADA diet. Additionally, 24% of Medifast users decreased or eliminated their diabetes medication compared to 0% on the standard ADA diet. Participants in the Medifast group achieved significantly lower levels of fasting glucose, insulin and HbA1c, lipids and blood pressure after losing weight. This study affirms that people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to stick with the Medifast Program, lose more weight and improve their health. See the Diet for Diabetics.
For more information on the Medifast plan, please visit the Medifast Official Site and view the Medifast Specials!
Please refer to my Fitness Diets – Reviews on the top 2009 diet plans.
