Hello. I started Slim Fast about three weeks ago and lost 15 pounds. I drink six Slim Fasts a day because I like them. I might have a little bit of food on the side but not much because I am full. I feel good - my face is losing weight - what is that old saying - "When you get to a certain age you have to decide - your face or your body?" Well, my body is improving rapidly but my face is starting to go south. I think they have a lift now where they can lift just the lower part of your face? Ha!
Anyway, here is my question. Someone told me that Slim Fast is full of sugar and that I will get diabetes form drinking it so much. What do you say, Slim Fast? Your product works for me but will I get diabetes? My doctor said my sugar was up a little bit but I don't think it is from the Slim Fast. Before I started Slim Fast, I ate nothing but sugar, it seemed like. Thank you.
Hi Mission Country,
For starters, I want to address that you are drinking 6 shakes per day with very little other food. Slim-Fast is not a liquid diet. Total liquid diets typically consist of a very low calorie diet plan which uses liquid shakes as the sole source of nutrition. Such diets should only be followed under strict medical supervision.
The Slim-Fast plan for weight loss is designed for use without medical supervision and is safe and effective when followed as directed. In fact, there are over 35 published clinical studies which document that Slim-Fast is a healthy, balanced and effective way to lose weight. We recommend that an individual consume no fewer than 1200 calories per day, witha healthy weight loss goal of 1-2 pounds per week. It is always recommended to check with your physician if you have any health problems before starting any diet.
Slim-Fast products themselves do not cause diabetes. Diabetes results from your body's inability to properly produce or use insulin (a hormone that controls blood sugar). If your body is not making enough insulin or is not properly using the insulin it has, glucose will build up in the blood stream. Overtime, high blood sugar levels can damage organs and body systems.
Studies have shown that people with type 2 diabetes who follow the Slim-Fast plan not only lose weight but also improve their diabetes control along with improving risk factors associated with heart disease such as reduced cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure. Please keep in mind, however, that the studies showing this are based on the use of the Slim-Fast plan which includes 2 Slim-Fast Shakes as well as other foods to provide a nutritionally balanced diet.
Slim-Fast Meals are nutritionally balanaced shakes and meal bars that contain essential vitamins and minerals along with a balance of proteins, carbohydrates, fat and fiber, similar to a regular meal but with far fewer calories. The Slim-Fast Optima Diet includes the use of 2 Slim-Fast Meals per day: one to replace a meal such as breakfast and one to be combined with 200 calories of your favorite healthy foods (such as a 1/2 sandwich orsoup and crackers) at a second meal, such as lunch. Choose a sensible, balanced dinner meal of about 500 calories by following the plate portion guidelines suggested by the Slim-Fast plan and between meal snacks of fruits, vegetables, and calorie-controlled snacks (based on your personalized meal plan).
If you would like to further discuss the Slim-Fast plan, feel free to contact us at 1-800-SLIMFAST(754-6327). Your doctor may also be able to offer some advice about a weight loss plan that would be appropriate for you.
Heather
Slim-Fast Weight Loss Advisor
Hi Heather: Thank you very much for your timely response. People who tried to tell me I would get diabetes by using Slim Fast kind of slowed my enthusiasm down this week, so I am glad you wrote. I believe Slim Fast is my only option other than the stomach bypass surgery which I will never have.
It is impossible to take off weight by exercise only. One must reduce their caloric intake. I drink the six shakes a day because I like them. They taste good and I feel better by not overdoing it on fast food, etc. I do eat other food that is healthy to supplement the Slim Fast. I am a large woman over 200 pounds and I am under the care of my doctor. I was on her powdered milk shake diet before too but I like the taste of Slim Fast better, and the convenience.
Once I start the chewing action too much it sets me off and then I feel like eating all day. Too each his or.her own. I am pleased with your product and I am under the care of my doctor. She wants me to lose weight. I do not recommend my formula to anyone else - it just works for me.
Thank you.