This study is being done to better understand whether meal replacements can be an effective tool for weight loss and treatment of elevated blood sugars in people with obesity/overweight and diabetes/pre-diabetes who have a low income.
The Medically Intensive Nutritional Therapy (MINT) program at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Weight Center is a low-calorie nutrition plan that may offer a solution for those who have difficulty implementing a low-calorie dietary plan on their own. This study examines the effects of MINT on weight loss and blood sugar control specifically in a low-income population and explores potential reasons for discontinuing the program.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
20
Meal replacement products offered through the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
RECRUITINGBody weight reduction
Reduction in body weight by greater than or equal to 5 percent
Time frame: 3 months
Hemoglobin A1c reduction
Reduction of Hemoglobin A1c by greater than or equal to 0.5 percent
Time frame: 3 months
Program adherence
Adherence with the program, and potential reasons for non-adherence as assessed with bi-weekly questionnaires
Time frame: 3 months
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