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Date:9/8/2009

of those potential diet pitfalls for people with diabetes by providing nutritionally-balanced and convenient meals," continues Dr. Foster. "A structured plan empowers overweight people with type 2 diabetes to transition from feeling overwhelmed by meal planning to instead making healthy food choices that can have a positive impact on both weight loss and blood sugar control."

The Diabetes - Diet Connection

More than 23 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Nearly all adults with diabetes are overweight, and more than half are obese.(2) In research studies, even modest weight loss (5-7% of total body weight) has been shown to improve blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease in overweight people with type 2 diabetes.(3) Other clinical studies have shown that weight loss within the first three years of being diagnosed with diabetes, can lead to long-lasting health benefits, even if the lost weight is eventually regained.(4)( )Furthermore, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in general, every percentage point drop in A1C blood test results (e.g., 8.0% to 7.0%) can reduce the risk of microvascular complications (eye, kidney and nerve damage) by 40%.(5)

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has emphasized the need for structured programs that emphasize lifestyle changes, including education, reduced fat and energy intake, regular physical activity, and regular participant contact. Programs like these can produce long-term weight loss of 5-7% of starting weight and reduce the risk for developing diabetes, according to the ADA.(6)

Participants in the Temple University study were all provided nutrition education, counseling and ongoing support in group sessions led by a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator. Topics covered in these education sessions included self-monitoring, stimulus control and relapse managemen
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