How to Improve Diabetes Type 2, Reduce Insulin & Diabetes Medications with Optifast 900
® Meal Replacement Program
Type 2 Diabetes is a progressive disease requiring addition of multiple medications or insulin with increasing duration of Diabetes. However, several studies have shown that weight loss with intensive diet and lifestyle modification can significantly reduce medication and insulin requirements.
An observational study in Canada by Dr. Judy Shiau and colleagues looked at Full Meal Replacement with Optifast 900®, Low-calorie diet Weight management program for 6 months in Obese persons with type 2 diabetes1.
30% of patients in the program stopped all Diabetes Medications at 6 months, 45% patients stopped Insulin and 42% reduced Insulin doses.
In this video, Dr. Nikhil Gupta explains the study methods and results in an easy to understand manner.
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The DREAM™ program is similar to the Optifast 900® low calorie diet meal replacement program in this study. Based on our experience with patients, the DREAM™ program at My Practical Diet can result in significant improvement in Diabetes and reduction in the use of Diabetes medications and Insulin.
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Reference
Shiau, Judy Y., et al. “Effects on Diabetes Medications, Weight and Glycated Hemoglobin Among Adult Patients With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: 6-Month Observations From a Full Meal Replacement, Low-Calorie Diet Weight Management Program.” Canadian Journal of Diabetes, vol. 42, no. 1, 2018, pp. 56–60., doi:10.1016/j.jcjd.2017.03.006.
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This blog and video is for educational purposes only. Please consult a qualified health care practitioner before starting any medication, treatment or diet program. Please consult with your health care practitioner regarding the risks, benefits, proper technique and timing of taking the medication or treatment. The author and publisher of this video assume no responsibility or liability for any actions taken in response to this blog & video.
