Diabetes Details

For many diabetics, diet can be difficult to keep under control – a primary reason NutriSystem D by NutriSystem was developed. Many cases of diabetes, especially type 2, are caused or exaggerated by excess weight; therefore, doctors often recommend pursuing a weight loss strategy as part of diabetes management. The catch is that the onset of diabetes will result in entirely new food intake guidelines that must be followed. Diabetics must maintain their blood sugar levels in order to prevent a health emergency. These added dietary restrictions can make weight loss even more difficult because they further restrict what diabetics should and should not eat.

Fortunately, there is a new program to help diabetics lose some weight: NutriSystem D. Like any other NutriSystem product, NutriSystem D is a series of prepackaged meals that are specially designed to maintain a certain balance in health, calories, and blood sugar levels. Members are able to supplement these meals with fruit, vegetables and low-fat dairy products to ensure they receive a well-balanced diet.

NutrSystem’s own studies have shown that this diet can lead to a significant body weight loss when followed correctly, which lead to better health for the participants of the study. This link is so important because, in many cases, being overweight makes diabetes worse. The study conducted at Temple University in Philadelphia Pennsylvania showed that Nutrisystem D also has a positive effect on A1c scores of those who use the program. These findings are quite significant because the A1c score is a measurement that is used to determine insulin production and blood sugar levels for diabetics. A lower score indicates that the ilness is more under control, which means that a lower score is a significant improvement. Diabetes is a life-long illness, and medication can only go so far. Diabetics will experience true improvements when body weight, wellness, and overall health have improved.

The potential impact of NutriSystem D is large. Nearly 23 million Americans suffer from diabetes, and this number is expected to continue to grow. The fact of the matter is that nearly every diabetic is overweight, and practically half would be classified as obese. These figures show that weight is a serious problem in the diabetic community, yet until now, it has been very difficult for diabetics to diet considering the large range of factors they have to consider when choosing what to eat. NutriSystem D’s plan makes it easy for diabetics to lose weight, and even a modest loss of 5-7 percent of body weight can have a tremendous impact on their health.