When doing my research on new diet plans for diabetes, I found very few diet plans specifically made for diabetics, and the ones I did find, were so limited and boring I felt eating would be more of a punishment than a joyful experience. My search led me to other weight loss and lifestyle programs. The programs I focused on, had the necessary components to safely work for a diabetic in need of weight loss, and carry on as a guide to a healthy lifestyle. The programs I found, all had a common approach in regards to weight loss. I chose a program that fit the guidelines set out below, and in doing so achieved some very positive results!

A rapid weight reduction stage; quickly drops your weight. This stage is needed to quickly put you in a position to control or reverse your condition. With out dropping down to your ideal weight diabetes will flourish in an obese environment.

Stage two; is a slower but a more consistent approach to weight loss. This stage consistently re-enforces proper food selections and eating habits. Weight loss is a little more controlled and regulates spikes in blood sugars. All stages require a balanced approach to nutrition. Smaller meals more often are required to keep your metabolism working at its peak. Consuming the proper food and controlling portion size, eating frequently all have a positive effect on your bodies'