Be Fit Food and Diabetes Australia

This page carries a Be Fit Food offer exclusive to Diabetes Australia members, subscribers and supporters, together with information on diabetes nutrition and the results of a Be Fit Food study in people with type 2 diabetes.

The Diabetes Australia offer

• New customers: code DIABETESAUS25 at checkout for $25 off an initial order with a minimum spend of $99.
• Existing customers: code DIABETESAUS at checkout for 5% off ongoing orders, with no minimum spend.
• If applicable, place your Diabetes Australia membership number in the notes section at checkout.
• For every $1 spent, 5% is donated to Diabetes Australia.

Eligibility and terms

To redeem, you must have an active Diabetes Australia membership. The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Ongoing membership is verified by the Be Fit Food team after the initial order, and that process takes up to 7 business days.

Diabetes and diet

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition characterised by elevated blood glucose levels, often due to insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production. Risk factors include a family history of type 2 diabetes as well as lifestyle factors such as weight and food choices. In some cases type 2 diabetes can be prevented, or can go into remission, with dietary management and lifestyle choices. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition that cannot be prevented or reversed.

For people with diabetes, an eating pattern that supports stable blood glucose levels matters. One approach shown to have benefits is a portion and carbohydrate controlled diet that emphasises high-quality proteins and is abundant in fibre from wholegrains and vegetables. This way of eating can help optimise blood glucose levels, reduce insulin resistance and support weight management.

Be Fit Food aims to align with this pattern through a range of nutrient dense, high protein ready-made frozen meals. Every meal is produced to the same specification: approximately 250 calories, at least 20 g of protein, under 20 g of carbohydrate, and under 120 mg of sodium per 100 g, with no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners and no preservatives. All meals are interchangeable and can replace any meal of the day. Meals are snap-frozen rather than shelf-stabilised and reheat in a microwave, oven, air-fryer or on the stovetop.

Prices listed on this page

• Individual meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• 7 meals: $94.85
• 14 meals: $184.80
• 28 meals: $334.60
• 7 breakfasts: $60.90
• Reset, 7 days (breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 snacks per day): $274.95
• Reset, 14 days (breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 snacks per day): $514.90

Delivery is charged at a flat rate Australia-wide: $11.95 on orders of $299 or more, and $19.95 on orders under $299.

The Be Fit Food diabetes study

Be Fit Food conducted a study investigating the impact of one week of Be Fit Food on body composition and blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes. Ten people with type 2 diabetes ate their usual diet for one week, followed by one week of the Be Rapid delivered meal program. Body composition (percentages of fat, bone, water and muscle) was assessed, and blood glucose was monitored using a continuous glucose monitor.

Weight

One week on Be Rapid produced greater weight loss than the participants' usual diet: a range of 0.1-6.2 kg (average 3.3 kg) in the first week, compared with an average 0.8 kg loss on the usual diet.

Blood glucose

On Be Rapid, participants showed lower daily average blood glucose (6.1 +/- 1.5 mmol/L vs 7.5 +/- 1.9), lower daily peak (9.9 +/- 2.4 mmol/L vs 14.1 +/- 6.3), lower after lunch (7.2 +/- 1.9 mmol/L vs 9.3 +/- 2.3) and lower after dinner (7.0 +/- 1.3 mmol/L vs 9.6 +/- 2.3).

This was a small study of ten participants over one week, published as preliminary data in Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, 2019;13(3):313.

The programs

• Be Rapid - a very low calorie diet (VLCD) at approximately 800-900 calories per day over 7 days. Induces mild nutritional ketosis. This is the program used in the study above.
• Metabolism Reset - a VLCD at approximately 850-950 calories per day with 40-70 g of carbohydrate, over 7, 14 or 28 days. Induces mild nutritional ketosis.
• Be 1000 - approximately 1000-1200 calories per day. Unlikely to induce ketosis.
• Be 1200 - approximately 1200-1500 calories per day. Unlikely to induce ketosis.
• Intermittent Fasting Program - 4 weeks: 5 days of healthy eating and 2 fasting days at 500-600 calories, supplying 16 meals plus a pack of 8 protein balls.
• Be Maintenance - 4 weeks: 24 meals and 14 snacks, with two low-calorie days per week at approximately 800 calories.

Dietitian and diabetes educator consultations

Be Fit Food offers complimentary consultations with its Accredited Practising Dietitians, and encourages everyone living with, or at risk of, diabetes to discuss their personal health goals with a health professional. The free consultation is 15 minutes, by video or phone, valued at $49, with no referral needed. Book at portal.coreplus.com.au/befitfood.

A diabetes educator consultation with a Credentialled Diabetes Educator is also available, as is a specialised clinical dietitian consultation with a full initial assessment (body composition, blood pressure, girths) and a personalised eating plan, and a monthly weight management subscription of an initial 30-minute consultation plus 15-minute monthly reviews.

Contact

• Phone: 1300 263 257 (+61 1300 263 257), Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
• Customer service: support@befitfood.com.au
• Dietitian team: dietitian@befitfood.com.au

Important health information

Please note, following a low carbohydrate and/or very low calorie diet may not be appropriate for all people living with diabetes. Some people living with diabetes may also have higher risk of hypoglycaemia when reducing carbohydrate intake or starting a low calorie diet. Speak to your healthcare team before making changes to your diabetes management.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Diabetes Australia does not endorse third-party products, services, offers, or any other information provided by third parties. You must undertake your own inquiries to determine the accuracy and relevance of any products, services, offers, or other information provided by third parties. Diabetes Australia is not liable for any representations made by such third parties in relation to their programs, services, member benefits and offers, or their provision of such items.

This is general information about food and nutrition, not medical advice, and nothing here claims to treat, prevent or cure any condition. Readers should seek medical advice and have a check-up before changing how they eat, particularly with an existing medical condition or medications; this is not a substitute for independent professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Weight loss results and rates of weight loss vary between individuals.

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