Two of the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes are obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.
Excessive body weight reduces the body’s ability to respond to insulin and is therefore a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Determine your ideal body weight range by visiting the body calculators page.
Regular physical activity lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity. According to results of a large study, The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), weight loss, increased physical activity, and a multi-disciplinary approach decreased the progression from insulin resistance to Type 2 diabetes*.
The DPP trial indicates that an approach focused on improving weight management and increasing physical activity has a significant impact on type 2 diabetes.
The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters provide a unique system for monitoring, providing feedback, and potentially changing behavior relative to dietary and physical activity habits.
Microlife brings innovative technology solutions that would complement and enhance the treatment of type 2 diabetic patients.
Type 1 diabetics can also benefit from using Microlife’s tools and technology to improve their blood glucose control. Maintaining tight blood glucose control is the best way to reduce the risk of complications commonly associated with the disease.
Tracking carbohydrates and calories provides the information key to controlling blood glucose. The Analyzer software also improves the accuracy and ease of monitoring other nutrients that influence disease risk such as, saturated fat and cholesterol. Aggressive treatment of diabetes, beginning as soon as possible after diagnosis, reduces complications and prolongs health.
The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimetry devices measure your clients Resting Metabolic Rate, to optimize their weight loss results.
Instead of estimating RMR with the Harris-Benedict or Katch-McArdle formula, the BodyGem and MedGem scientifically measure a clients Metabolic Fingerprint, that is unique to them.
Estimation formulas cannot factor in thyroid issues, the effects of medications, etc.
For the best care, the American Dietetics Association recommends using indirect calorimetry to measure RMR for the most accurate assessment of nutritional needs.
The BodyGem and MedGem are the same type indirect calorimeter. They have the same functionality, accuracy and reliability.
The difference is that the MedGem is a FDA 510K-cleared, class II, medical device, which allows licensed clinicians to make insurance claims on their measurements.
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*Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group. The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). Diabetes Care. 25: 2165-2171, 2002.