Diabetes Remission Outcome Program (DROP)
The first multidisciplinary approach in the US that aims to achieve diabetes remission
About Our Program
The Diabetes Remission Outcome Program (DROP) is a 12-week weight management program targeting those who have been diagnosed with diabetes for less than five years, have an A1C less than 8%, and are on no more than two oral medications for diabetes.
The goal of the DROP program is to induce long-lasting diabetes remission among newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes using a modified Intensive Lifestyle Intervention (ILI) model.
Eligible Participants
- Newly diagnosed type 2 DM or within five years from diagnosis
- A1C < 8%
- On up to two oral medications for DM
Model of Care
- ILI (group sessions, exercise model, cognitive-behavioral modifications)
- Intervention Phase: 12 weeks of timed-fasting with very-low-calorie diet
- 16 hours of fasting
- Very low-calorie diet with a meal replacement shake plus dinner meal plan
- Maintenance Phase: Reintroduction of food at 1500-1800 cal for 9 months
- Sugars will be monitored throughout
If you have any questions about the DROP program, please email us.
