A diabetes diagnosis means you must change your eating habits to better control your blood glucose. For some, this can be a difficult challenge. Understanding how food affects your blood glucose may seem complex. Prepackaged diabetic food delivery may be the answer. These companies deliver meals suitable for a diabetic right to your door. The hassle of shopping, meal planning and preparing are taken care of. In addition, you can feel confident knowing that the meal is designed for the needs of a diabetic.
Nutrisystem D
Nutrisystem D provides you with 28 days of portioned meals designed specifically for a person with diabetes who is trying to lose weight. Susan Csira is a current subscriber to the nutrisystem D program and raves about it. Csira enjoys the convenience of having her meals delivered to her, as well as the fact that she gets to enjoy what she eats. "The food is delicious. They provide you with dessert. When you have diabetes, you rarely get to eat such a delicious dessert," states Csira. As of June 2011, Csira had lost 30 pounds in 13 weeks and has never seen her blood glucose so stable. "The highest it's been is 145 mg/dL and that was after eating. In the morning, it is in the 90's."
A distinct advantage to the Nutrisystem program is the support offered. Nutrisystem provides one-on-one counselors and even a step-down program that teaches you how to make positive food choices once you leave the program. A review on Diabetes Well Being.com, states that the NutriSystem D diet is an effective plan for those with diabetes. A three-month study conducted by Temple University in 2009 compared this diet with a traditional, do-it-yourself support and education diet. Those on NutriSystem lost more weight, 18 pounds compared to 1.3 pounds. The NutriSystem diet also benrfited A1C levels, reducing them by 1 percent.
DineWise
DineWise is another option for home delivery prepackaged diabetic meals. Each meal is portioned out to contain an appropriate amount of carbohydrates, proteins and fats for a diabetic. All entrees are designed by food experts and executed by chefs. According to the website Top Consumer Reviews.com, DineWise should be your go-to home delivery meal plan when considering this type of dieting. The reviewers said DineWise is the gold standard in both usability, taste and success for dieters. Every meal comes with a satisfaction guarantee, meaning your money will be returned if you are not satisfied. With more than 1,000 meals to choose from, there is surely something to please any palate.
Magic Kitchen
The website MagicKitchen.com is a food delivery service that also specializes in diabetic-specific meals. MagicKitchen.com prides itself in delivering healthy, nutritious and delicious foods made specifically to keep your blood glucose under control. The website Top Consumer Reviews.com raves over the packaging and ease of use in preparing the meals from Magic Kitchen. However, this review also states that the Magic Kitchen website is difficult to use and the flavor of the meals may not be as appetizing as those of DineWise or other home delivery foods reviewed.
Be Proactive
A prepackaged diabetic meal plan is an easy way to manage your blood glucose with the help of professionals. However, don't consider yourself off the hook. As a diabetic, you need to be proactive at maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This includes sticking with your meal plan as well as engaging in regular exercise.
Considerations
Your diabetes-related goals should center upon improving your health and long-term blood glucose management. When considering a program to choose, look for one that offers instruction on how to prepare your own foods. A prepackaged meal plan may not always be available, so you need to understand how food affects blood glucose. You might also consider working with a registered dietitian to pinpoint your dietary needs.
References
- Nutrisystem.com: Nutrisystem D
- Susan Csira; Nutrisystem D Client; New Britain, PA
- DineWise.com: Diabetic Meals
- MagicKitchen: Food Delivery Service - Diabetic Meal Programs
- American Diabetes Association: Ask the Registered Dietitian
- Top Consumer Reviews: Prepared Meals
