Who can participate?
Individuals may be eligible to join this study if they meet the following criteria:
* Are 18 years or older.
* Have Type 2 diabetes with an A1c level higher than 7%.
* Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 27 and 35 (considered overweight or Class 1 obesity).
* Have used a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) successfully in the past.
How the study works:
If eligible individuals decide to join and sign the consent form, a computer will randomly assign them into one of two groups:
The Formula Group: Participants will replace their usual breakfast and one snack with a specific diabetes nutritional drink (Glucerna®).
The Standard Diet Group: Participants will follow a standard low-calorie meal plan without using the nutritional drink.
Both groups will aim for a specific daily calorie goal (1,200-1,500 for women; 1,500-1,800 for men) and will receive expert nutritional counseling.
Monitoring and Follow-up
Over the course of 3 months, close contact will be maintained to support participants:
Every 2 weeks: A nutrition expert will call participants to check on their diet and help with their glucose monitor.
Every month: Participants will meet with the study team in person to review glucose monitor data.
Tests: At the start and end of the study, weight, body composition, blood sugar (A1c), and cholesterol levels will be measured to see how the plans worked.