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

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.

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.

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.

The clinically tested weight loss results of Medifast are designed to create a healthy gap between the calories you take in and the amount your body burns, thus promoting effective and natural weight loss. Many times, dieters on other low calorie diets do not meet the minimum daily recommended nutritional requirements.

Medifast is an effective, healthy weight loss program. Think of Medifast as a lifestyle change, not just a short-term diet or weight loss solution. Medifast is a quick, healthy diet plan, especially when compared to other diets you’ve likely experienced without success. Medifast is a portion controlled, low calorie weight loss program that leads to more rapid weight loss than traditional diets.

Medifast has special diet programs for those with type 2 diabetes. The Medifast diabetic diet plan can help you manage your type 2 diabetes and control your weight, with your doctor’s supervision.

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 won’t abandon you the way fad diets have in the past. The Medifast Transition, Maintenance, and Exercise Plans pick up where the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan ends – and teach you how to sustain your weight loss results long-term!

Yes, we encourage continued use of Medifast Meals so you don't re-gain the weight you lost. In fact, most people use 2-3 Medifast Meals per day as part of their ongoing Maintenance Plan. You may also use a Medifast Meal as a protein source in your regular meal, adding other foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains or a salad to maintain a healthy nutritional balance.

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.

Anyone in good health can use the Curb Your Cravings Weight Loss topical patch. People with medical conditions like diabetes, thyroid or heart problems should consult with their health care professional. This product is not recommended for children under 18 years of age. ** As with any herbal supplement, if you are taking a prescription medication or have a preexisting medical condition please consult your physician.