Medifast
Diabetes Diet

The Medifast for Diabetics Diet plan is specifically designed to be used as a meal replacement or snack as part of a balanced meal plan or weight management program.
For over twenty years, Medifast has been helping people lose weight and change their lives. Medifast has joined the fight to reduce the incidence of Diabetes with this revolutionary line of products.

• Benefits of the Medifast for Diabetics
  -Low in Sugar- (less than 6 grams per serving)
  -Low Calorie, Low Fat *
  -Low Glycemic Index
  -Low Cholesterol
  -Great Tasting!
  -Rich in Calcium and Iron
  -High in Soy Protein*
  -Good Source of Fiber
  -Enriched with 24 Essential Vitamins and Minerals

*Medifast for Diabetics Bars contain 130 calories and 4.5 grams of fat or less per
  serving.
*Medifast Creamy Soups contain whey protein as the main protein source.

• For Weight Loss:
  -5 Medifast for Diabetics Shakes   per day
  -A meal consisting of Lean Meat, Salad or Vegetable (Sample menus provided)
  -Substitute other Medifast products, which are "Also Formulated For Diabetics", up to 3 times daily in place of a shake.

• For Nutrition:
  -One-Four Supplements per day
  -Substitute products which are "Also Formulated For Diabetics" for variety.
  -Consult with your physician or Diabetes Specialist on how to incorporate Medifast for Diabetics into your current meal plan.

• Oral diabetes agents
  - Generally, plan to discontinue oral agents when you begin the fasting program.
  -Monitor blood sugar levels as instructed by your doctor.

• Insulin
  -Monitor blood sugar readings twice a day during the early weeks, then decrease monitoring to two to three times a week.
  -If you are on more than 30 units a day, you can usually decrease your dose by half, then reduce it further as your blood-sugar level drops.
  -Monitor blood sugar levels as instructed by your doctor.

*Medifast recommends that you consult with your physician or Diabetes Specialist before beginning a program using Medifast for Diabetics. You should discuss blood sugar monitoring, oral diabetes agents and changes to your insulin regimen with your physician before starting the program.
Medifast for Diabetics shakes are high in soy protein and fiber, low in sugar and enriched with 24 essential vitamins and minerals including sodium and potassium to promote proper blood sugar levels.