The Medically Intensive Nutritional Therapy (MINT) program at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Weight Center is a low-calorie nutrition plan that may offer a solution for those who have difficulty implementing a low-calorie dietary plan on their own. This study examines the effects of MINT on weight loss and blood sugar control specifically in a low-income population and explores potential reasons for discontinuing the program.
This study is being done to better understand whether meal replacements can be an effective tool for weight loss and treatment of elevated blood sugars in people with obesity/overweight and diabetes/pre-diabetes who have a low income.