Lose the weight ...to control your diabetes. Specifically designed for people with type 2 diabetes Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can be hard, but Nutrisystem D— an easy-to-follow, comprehensive weight loss program specifically designed for people with type 2 diabetes—offers hope and help. It works so well because you eat good foods throughout the day, you get the education and tools you need to lose weight so you can control your blood sugars, and it’s based on the proven science of the Glycemic Index. Lose weight while enjoying your favorite foods. On Nutrisystem D, you stay satisfied because you experience delicious dieting, not deprivation. You eat six times a day (including fresh produce and dairy) to help stabilize your blood sugars, and our menu includes over 130 mouthwatering foods—including pizza, pasta, even chocolate and fresh-frozen cuisine like Chef’s Table ™ gourmet dinners—all of which are carefully monitored by our nutrition experts to account for diabetic health concerns. Plus, we believe in our foods so much that we stand behind them with a money-back guarantee. Membership is free. In addition to your food, with Nutrisystem D you get tools you need to succeed— weight loss tips, inspirational stories, support—and it’s all included with your FREE membership. Your membership includes: • Live chat sessions with registered dietitians • Weight loss tools, weight and blood sugar trackers, and menu planning • An online community with chat rooms, blogs and discussion boards There’s science behind the success. “Carb” is often a four-letter word for people with type 2 diabetes, but not with Nutrisystem D. Our teams of science and nutrition experts have designed the program around a low-Glycemic Index meal plan, so you eat “good carbs” every day that help you feel fuller longer and avoid the carbs that can spike your blood sugar numbers. Plus, clinical study results show that Nutrisystem D works! ➺ ➺ ➺ Order 28-Day program online or by phone Food is delivered right to your door You get breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert each day Use Daily Tracker & weight/blood sugar trackers Add-in fresh grocery items Enjoy FREE membership and Mindset Makeover ® behavior guide, plus access to counseling Here’s how the Nutrisystem D program works Nutrisystem D takes the guesswork and hassle out of losing weight. Information for your physician on the reverse side. ➺ Other High-Glycemic CARBS Nutrisystem Low-Glycemic CARBS Nutrisystem D is a Low Glycemic Index program, designed to help stabilize blood sugar levels through balanced nutrition and “good carbs.”
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Lose the weight ...to control your diabetes.
Specifically designed for people with type 2 diabetes
Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can be hard, but Nutrisystem D—an easy-to-follow, comprehensive weight loss program speci� cally designed for people with type 2 diabetes—offers hope and help. It works so well because you eat good foods throughout the day, you get the education and tools you need to lose weight so you can control your blood sugars, and it’s based on theproven science of the Glycemic Index.
Lose weight while enjoying your favorite foods.On Nutrisystem D, you stay satis� ed because you experience delicious dieting, not deprivation. You eat six times a day (including fresh produce and dairy) to help stabilize your blood sugars, and our menu includes over 130 mouthwatering foods—including pizza, pasta, even chocolate and fresh-frozen cuisine like Chef ’s Table™ gourmet dinners—all of which are carefully monitored by our nutrition experts to account for diabetic health concerns. Plus, we believe in our foods so much that we stand behind them with a money-back guarantee.
Membership is free.In addition to your food, with Nutrisystem D you get tools you need to succeed—weight loss tips, inspirational stories, support—and it’s all included with your FREE membership. Your membership includes:
• Live chat sessions with registered dietitians • Weight loss tools, weight and blood sugar trackers, and menu planning • An online community with chat rooms, blogs and discussion boards
There’s science behind the success.“Carb” is often a four-letter word for people with type 2 diabetes, but not with Nutrisystem D. Our teams of science and nutrition experts have designed the program around a low-Glycemic Index meal plan, so you eat “good carbs” every day that help you feel fuller longer and avoid the carbs that can spike your blood sugar numbers. Plus, clinical study results show that Nutrisystem D works!
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Order 28-Day program online or by phone
Food is delivered right to your door
You get breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert each day
Use Daily Tracker & weight/blood sugar trackers
Add-in fresh grocery items
Enjoy FREE membership and Mindset Makeover® behavior guide, plusaccess to counseling
Here’s how the Nutrisystem D program worksNutrisystem D takes the guesswork and hassle out of losing weight.
Information for your physician on the reverse side. ➺
OtherHigh-Glycemic
CARBS
NutrisystemLow-Glycemic
CARBS
Nutrisystem D is a Low Glycemic Index program, designed to help stabilize blood sugar levels through balanced nutrition and “good carbs.”
Information for your physician on the reverse side.
Low-Glycemic
Nutrisystem D is a Low Glycemic Index program,
For More Information
Visit our website for healthcare professionals, www.nutrisystem.com/hcp,
NOTE: Reducing insulin or sulfonylureas at the start of the program to account for low blood sugar risks is
recommended. Contact [email protected] to see the dosing algorithm our advisor recommends.
If you are interested in trying Nutrisystem for yourself or someone in your practice,
please call 1-888-262-9634 for our healthcare provider discount.
What is Nutrisystem D? Nutrisystem D is an effective and responsible weight loss program based on sound science. It’s a low-GI program designed to helppeople with type 2 diabetes lose weight and stabilize blood glucose and insulin, and to promote satiety. People using the program can expect:
• Portion-controlled entrees and snacks that they supplement with fruit, vegetables, and low-fat dairy items
• Calorie intake to support weight loss of 1-2 lbs./week• Free membership, including:
• Access to dietitians and options for counseling • Behavior modi� cation materials developed by a leading expert in obesity treatment
and research • Online tools for tracking progress • Support community, including discussion boards, chat rooms and blogs • Tools for maintaining a portion-controlled, low-GI lifestyle after achieving desired weight loss
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Nutrisystem D NutritionNutrisystem D was designed for people with type 2 diabetes, but it is also appropriate for overweight patients with type 1 diabetes or prediabetes. The provided foods and recommended grocery items meet speci� c targets for carbohydrate, added sugar, and sodium. The result is a nutrition pro� le that is consistent with the American Diabetes Association’s nutrition guidelines.
W=Women’s Plan | M=Men’s Plan
Customers with speci� c dietary needs (e.g., aggressive sodium restriction) can contact our Dietary Services department to customize their diets accordingly.
W=Women’s Plan | M=Men’s Plan
W M
Calories 1300 1500
% from Carbs 52% 55%
% from Protein 27% 25%
% from Fat 21% 21%
% from Saturated Fat 6% 6%
Total Sugar (g) 60 75
Fiber (g) 30 30
Cholesterol (mg) 150 150
Sodium (mg) 1900 2000
In a randomized, controlled trial, an intervention that included Nutrisystem D and weekly counseling sessions was compared with a standard care program of diabetes support and education. Results of the 3-month interventions are shown below.
Nutrisystem D(N=34)
Standard Practice(N=34) P-Value
Weight (lbs.) -18 -1.3 <0.0001
BMI (kg/m2) -2.6 -0.4 <0.0001
Waist Circumference (cm) -7.6 -0.2 <0.0001
HbA1C (% units) -0.9 -.03 0.001
Fasting Blood Glucose (mg/dL) -35 -7.4 0.02
Total Cholesterol (mg/dL) -22.3 -1.8 0.005
Triglycerides (mg/dL) -44 +6 <0.0001
Nutrition averages are based on current program offerings combined with the nutrition averages of the most frequently used grocery foods in each category as reported in the USDA Food Database and based on customers’ self-reported grocery additons to the online food diary. These nutrition averages are comparable to the nutrient content of the programs used during the Foster et al. (2009) clinical trial.
Table and graphs adapted from: Foster et al. Postgraduate Medicine 2009.
Nutrisystem D is a portion-controlled, low-fat, reduced calorie comprehensive program designed to help people with type 2 diabetes achieve meaningful weight loss. It does not treat or cure diabetes, and is not a substitute for diabetes medications. The required dose of diabetes medications can be affected by change of diet or weight. You may need to reduce your patients’ medications due to changes in their diet or weight while on this program.
