Three Clinical Studies Find Nutrisystem® D® Program, in Combination with Counseling, Beneficial for People with Type 2 Diabetes
Program
Meets the American Diabetes Association’s® Nutritional Guidelines &
Now Includes Certified Diabetes Educators Offering Expert Advice
FORT WASHINGTON, PA, July 12, 2012 -
Nutrisystem
(NASDAQ: NTRI), a leading provider of weight management products and
services, today announced the debut of its enhanced weight management
plan for people with diabetes,
Nutrisystem D. Nutrisystem D
is a home-delivered, portion-controlled, nutritionally balanced weight
loss program that is based on the science of the low glycemic index and
meets the nutritional guidelines of the American Diabetes Association.*
The program is specifically designed to help people with type 2 diabetes
effectively lose weight and better manage their blood glucose levels.
The basis for the enhanced program includes new clinical findings, a new
means of customer access to Certified Diabetes Educators, and a
previously announced, expanded relationship as a National Strategic
Partner with the American Diabetes Association.
*American Diabetes
Association: Standards of medical care in diabetes - 2012 (Position
Statement). Diabetes Care 35 (suppl.1): S11-S63.
The Importance of Addressing Diabetes
- -
Today about 26 million people - roughly 10% of the U.S. adult
population - have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes
Association; on average, there is a new case of diabetes diagnosed in
the U.S. every 17 seconds.
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Another 79 million adults over the age of 30 have pre-diabetes, meaning
they are at high risk for developing the disease. The disease kills more
Americans than breast cancer and HIV combined, and is a major driver of
preventable healthcare costs.
- - Several independent studies, including the NIH multicenter study known as Look AHEAD (Action for HEAlth in Diabetes),
have shown that losing as little as 5%-10% of body weight can slow
the progression of type 2 diabetes, help people improve their glucose,
blood pressure and more, and take fewer related costly
medications. Being overweight also adds to the risk of medical
complications and premature death for those with the disease.
Clinical Studies
Three separate clinical trials have examined the effects of
Nutrisystem D among overweight people with type 2 diabetes. The first two studies showed that those using
Nutrisystem D,
in combination with counseling sessions, achieved significantly greater
reductions in body weight and A1C (a 90-day measure of blood glucose
control), than participants who were assigned to control interventions.
Aggregating data from both studies, participants who received the
Nutrisystem D
intervention lost an average of 18 pounds and reduced A1C by an average
of 0.7% at 6 months. Certain improvements in accompanying metabolic
risk factors, such as waist circumference, cholesterol, triglycerides,
and systolic blood pressure, also were noted.
”Weight
loss brings impressive improvement in the control of diabetes,” says
Dr. Gary Foster, Director of the Center for Obesity Research and
Education at Temple University School of Medicine, Chair of
Nutrisystem’s Scientific Advisory Board and head of the research team for
Nutrisystem’s
first clinical trial. “A structured plan empowers overweight people
with type 2 diabetes to transition from feeling overwhelmed by meal
planning to instead making appropriate food choices that can have a
positive impact on weight loss and blood glucose.”
A third study, which used continuous glucose monitoring, compared glycemic control and variability during consumption of
Nutrisystem D and participants’ usual diets. While consuming
Nutrisystem D,
participants had lower average blood glucose and less variability.
Glycemic variability - or fluctuations in blood sugar levels - is an
independent risk factor that can contribute to complications of
diabetes.
Anthony Fabricatore, Ph.
D., Senior Director of Research and Development at
Nutrisystem
and the lead author of the study, said, “These findings are very
encouraging, because the reduction in variability was noticeable even
before significant weight loss. Also participants had fewer occurrences
of high blood glucose without a significant increase in low blood
glucose values.”
Click
here to view the study abstract. This study was presented at the 2012 Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association.
Nutrisystem D,
in
combination with counseling, has been clinically proven to be effective
in people with type 2 diabetes, but it is also designed to be
appropriate for overweight patients with type 1 diabetes or for those at
risk for diabetes.
Nutrisystem D Adds Access to Diabetes Educators
As part of the enhanced plan,
Nutrisystem D has now added Certified Diabetes Educators to its staff of nutritional counselors, providing easy access for
Nutrisystem D
customers and potential customers to diabetes experts who can address
consumers’ questions including those about use of the program to lose
weight and help manage their blood glucose.
Nutrisystem D Meets the American Diabetes Association’s Nutritional Guidelines
Nutrisystem D meets the nutritional guidelines established by the American Diabetes Association for people with diabetes.
Nutrisystem
recently confirmed their support of the American Diabetes Association
at the National Strategic Partner level and will work to help the
Association with its mission related activities of creating awareness
and providing educational tools. As part of the company’s sponsorship,
the Association is offering discounted pricing for
Nutrisystem D as a new benefit to its members.
”Type
2 diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States, but
it is a disease that is often preventable with a lifestyle-based
approach - better eating habits, regular physical activity, and better
tools to self-monitor and self-manage the risks,” said Dr. Bruce Daggy,
Chief Science Officer at
Nutrisystem.
“Likewise, lifestyle approaches are key to improving outcomes for those
with the disease itself. To help battle this epidemic, we’ve spent
years developing, improving and testing
Nutrisystem D.
We know that being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can be traumatic, and
changing a lifetime of habits can be difficult. That’s why we’ve worked
so hard to make
Nutrisystem D simple and easy to follow.”
Nutrisystem D Program Overview
- A
wide selection of more than 130 nutritionally balanced,
portion-controlled entrees and snacks, delivered directly to customers’
homes with customizable menus.
- The
program provides access to Registered Dietitians, Counselors and
Certified Diabetes Educators, as well as behavior modification materials
developed by a leading expert in weight loss treatment, online tools
for tracking progress, and online support communities, all at no extra
cost.
- The program also includes My Daily 3, a Nutrisystem-developed approach to physical activity based on the actions of daily living. Nutrisystem
membership is free and doesn’t require members to visit centers,
participate in group weigh-ins, count carbohydrates or calories.
- Nutrisystem
is cost effective and provides savings of hundreds of dollars compared
to other home delivery weight loss options. Food delivery is free of
charge for customers enrolled in auto-delivery.
- Some insurance providers may cover, or contribute to, the cost of the program. See: Nutrisystem Health Insurance Reimbursement Forms.
More information, including patient testimonials and images, can be found in the
Nutrisystem D News & Information Center Area at
www.nutrisystem.com/hcpnews.
To order the
Nutrisystem D program and other
Nutrisystem® products, please visit
www.nutrisystem.com/success4u or by calling
1-888-841-2572.
About Nutrisystem
Having helped Americans lose millions of pounds over the last 40 years,
Nutrisystem,
Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) develops evidence-based programs for healthy weight
management, and is the leading provider of home-delivered weight
loss meal plans.
Nutrisystem offers balanced
nutrition in the form of low glycemic index meal plans designed for men
and women, including seniors, vegetarians and the
Nutrisystem®
D® program for people with diabetes or at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Nutrisystem®
plans include a wide variety of pantry and fresh-frozen entrees and
snacks to aid in program satisfaction and adherence, as well as
transition plans to support long-term success. The Fort Washington,
PA-based company also provides weight management support and counseling
by trained weight-loss coaches and registered dietitians, as well as
through an engaged online community, online tools and trackers, mobile
apps, cookbooks and more. Healthcare professionals may learn more about
the programs by visiting
www.nutrisystem.com/hcp.
Nutrisystem® weight loss plans are available directly to consumers through
www.nutrisystem.com, by phone
(1-800-435-4074) and at select retailers. The Company has also introduced a new in-store retail line,
Nutrisystem® Everyday
TM
products, comprised of nutritionally balanced bars, smoothies, bakery
and breakfast items aimed at consumers who aspire to eat healthier.
