Medifast Plus for Diabetics is intended for people with type 2 diabetes and can be used in conjunction with a weight loss and/or maintenance plan.

Medifast recommends that you consult with your primary care physician or diabetes specialist before beginning a program using Medifast Meals –– including Medifast Plus for Diabetics. You should discuss blood sugar monitoring, oral diabetes agents and changes to your insulin regimen with your physician before starting a weight loss program. As with any weight loss program, using Medifast products may lessen your need for diabetic medications.

Medifast Plus For Diabetics has been specially formulated for Diabetics. This product contains less than 6 grams of sugar per serving and 9 total carbohydrates per serving. Medifast Plus For Diabetics has been certified by the Glycemic Research Institute to make the claim "LOW GLYCEMIC" and is authorized to use the Glycemic Research Institute's Seal of Approval.

Medifast Plus For Diabetics is certified to be LOW GLYCEMIC because it does not overly stimulate blood glucose and insulin and does not stimulate fat-storing enzymes. Persons with insulin-related disorders such as Syndrome X, Insulin-Resistance, Diabetes and Hyperglycemia look for the GRI Seal of Approval when selecting insulin-friendly products.Dieters and athletes try to avoid High Glycemic foods since they stimulate insulin and fat-storage.

For optimal joint health, Medifast plus for Joints should be taken 1-3 times a day as part of your Medifast program. It can also be used outside of a Medifast program as a snack or occasional meal replacement.

Medifast Plus for Women's Health is recommended for Women age 35-60 who are experiencing the symptoms of Menopause. This many include but is not limited to: hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, fatigue, vaginal dryness, loss of libido, headaches, anxiety, and insomnia.

Medifast Plus for Joints is recommended for individuals over the age of eighteen who suffer with painful joints due to arthritis and/or injury.

Medifast Plus for Coronary Health can taken 1-3 times per day as part of your Medifast program. It can also be taken as a meal replacement or snack, 1-3 times daily in addition to regular balanced meals. We recommend 2 supplements per day to maximize benefits.

Absolutely. The important thing is to find the type of product or the combination of products that work best for you. If you have successfully used a Medifast program in the past, you may want to use a similar product line again. Take Shape products are recommended for use as a maintenance product, but can also be used in a weight-loss program for people with less than 25 pounds to lose.

Medifast recommends that you consult with your primary care physician or diabetes specialist before beginning a program using Medifast Plus for Diabetics. You should discuss blood sugar monitoring, oral diabetes agents and changes to your insulin regimen with your physician before starting the program. We suggest a program that incorporates 1-4 Medifast Plus For Diabetics supplements into your current meal plan.

Medifast Plus for Joint Health is recommended for individuals over the age of 18 who suffer with painful joints due to arthritis and/or injury. Be sure to consult with your doctor prior to using these shakes if you are already on arthritis medication. In many instances, Joint Health Shakes provide lower therapeutic dosages of chondroitin and glucosamine than prescription arthritis medications.

Medifast Plus for Women’s Health is recommended for women ages 35-60 who are experiencing the symptoms of menopause. These symptoms may include (but are not limited to): hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, fatigue, vaginal dryness, loss of libido, headaches, anxiety and insomnia. However, if a woman is already on HRT, she should consult with her doctor before using these shakes. In many instances, Women's Health Shakes provide lower therapeutic dosages than alternate HRT therapies.

Yes, the Clinical Study done on non-diabetics at the UP College of Medicine shows that when the product is administered to the subjects before each meal, the rise in the blood sugar level is significantly lower than in the group administered with the placebo. The implication of the study is that the product protects the pancreas from excessive stress that may lead to type 2 diabetes later in life.

Each serving of Beano® itself contributes an extremely small number of calories (less than five) to your diet and would be expected to have an insignificant effect on blood glucose. However, Beano® is a natural source food enzyme that works by breaking down indigestible sugars into simpler, more digestible sugars. As a result, it has been estimated that the use of Beano® will produce an additional two to six grams of carbohydrates for every 100 grams of food treated by Beano®.

Clinical studies have shown that honey is a better choice for diabetics than sugar. Honey requires lower levels of insulin compared to regular white sugar and does not raise blood sugar levels as rapidly as white sugar, due to the fructose it contains. However, diabetics should always consult with their doctor first before including honey in their diet. Every diabetic needs to ask their doctor how much honey is o.k. for them to use as a sweetener in tea or on toast.

Medifast Plus for Joints is formulated with high quality glucosamine and chondroitin. Glucosamine is a nutrient shown in studies to help regenerate the cushioning components of joints and other tissues. Research suggests that glucosamine makes joints more elastic, may increase range of motion and often slows or even reverses joint damage.

Medifast Plus for Coronary Health contains Coenzyme Q10. This nutrient has been shown in studies to reduce plaque deposits in the arteries and reduce the incidences of plaque rupture, both of which are precursors to heart attacks. Amino acids are vital to maintaining heart health. Medifast Plus for Coronary Health contains amino acids that have been shown in studies to prevent fatty build-up in the heart and liver.