Weight Management for the Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Using a Proprietary Meal Replacement System- Diabetes Remission Study (DRS)

Weight Management for the Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Using a Proprietary Meal Replacement System- Diabetes Remission Study (DRS)

A three month meal replacement dietary system which combines meal replacements and self-prepared meals which hypothetically will result in Diabetes remission in >30% of intervention subjects

To assess the efficacy of which patients with Type 2 Diabetes (non insulin dependent) can be brought into a optimal A1C remission state without the use of medications by achieving clinically significant weight loss (>20-30 pounds) using a proprietary meal replacement system associated with a 3-month intensive lifestyle program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and Women
• Ages 25-65
• Have been diagnosed with non-insulin dependent diabetes for less than five years
• Are taking at least one oral agents for diabetes
• English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals currently being treated for cancer
• Had a myocardial infarction in the previous 3 months
• Have uncontrolled persistent hypertension - diastolic >90 systolic >160
• Individuals with established eating disorder diagnoses
• Individuals who have recent weight loss attempt in the last 3 months with > 5-pound loss
• Use of anti-obesity medications in the last three months
• Individuals who have had bariatric surgery
• Individuals taking medications that are known to cause weight gain including but not limited to insulin, steroids, haloperidol clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine, amitriptyline imipramine, paroxetine, and lithium
• Individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months