Medifast Plus for Diabetics

Medifast Plus for Diabetics specially formulated to meet the needs of Diabetics. An excellent source of nutrition for diabetic patients who need to lose weight and live a healthier life.The most important mode of treatment of Type II Diabetes is control of diet. Weight loss is essential if the patient is overweight. However, reduction of easily metabolized carbohydrates is just as important. The American Heart Association now allows for a diet of 30% fat in an attempt to reduce the amount of carbohydrates. The Low Fat diets of the 1980's, which advocated carbohydrates as high as 80% of the diet, are a thing of the past. Not only did they fail to work (the average American gained 8 lbs. while the dietary fast was reduced by 20%) but also they caused an increase in insulin levels and ultimately insulin resistance.Low GlycemicThe Medifast Plus for Diabetics® products have a low glycemic index and wears the Glycemic Research Institutes Seal of Approval. This product contains less than 6 grams of sugar per serving.