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Common Commercial Weight Loss Programs’ Weight Loss and Glycemic Outcomes In RCTs
| Time Point | Mean Weight Loss at Time Point (kg) | RCTs Conducted in Patients With Diabetes? | A1C Change at Time Point (%) | Patients Who Reduced Diabetes Medications at Time Point (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Watchers | 12 Months | –3.0 to – 9.1 | No | — | — |
| Jenny Craig | 12 Months | –6.6 to –10.1 | Yes | –0.3 to –0.7 | 30–39 (oral); 63–90 (insulin) |
| Nutrisystem | 6 Months | –7.3 to –10.8 | Yes | –0.7 | 28 (all medications) |
