Is OPTIFAST® VLCD™ suitable for Diabetes?
Most overweight and obese patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes are eligible to use OPTIFAST® VLCD™ as part of an overall management program that emphasises the importance of ongoing weight maintenance. You must consult your doctor or healthcare professional before starting the OPTIFAST® VLCD™ Program, as you may require an adjustment in your medication or insulin dosage, as well as close monitoring of other weight loss markers.
GI Values of the OPTIFAST® VLCD™ Range
| Product | GI Value | Carbohydrates(g/serve) |
|---|---|---|
| Shakes | ||
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Chocolate Shake | 31 | 22.5 |
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Vanilla Flavour Shake | 27 | 22.5 |
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Strawberry Flavour Shake | 27 | 22.5 |
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Coffee Shake | 31 | 22.5 |
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Banana Flavour Shake | 24 | 22.5 |
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Caramel Flavour Shake | 34 | 22.5 |
| Desserts | ||
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Chocolate Dessert | 27 | 17 |
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Lemon Crème Flavour Dessert | 27 | 17 |
| Soups | ||
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Vegetable Soup | 24 | 22.5 |
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Chicken Flavour Soup | 31 | 17 |
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Tomato Soup | 25 | 22 |
| Bars | ||
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Chocolate Bar | 20 | 13 |
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Berry Crunch Flavour Bar | 25 | 20.8 |
| OPTIFAST®VLCD™ Cappuccino Flavour Bar | 29 | 20.4 |
