Diabetes-Tailored Plan from WeightWatchers
Lose weight and lower blood sugar. Enjoy your favorite foods.^
Diabetes-Tailored Plan from WeightWatchers®
^Based on a six-month multicenter trial. Apolzan JW et al. A Scalable, Virtual Weight Management Program Tailored for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Effects on Glycemic Control. Nutrition & Diabetes. Accepted. 2023. Study funded by WW International, Inc.
We know diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions. It’s also one of the most misunderstood.
- What causes diabetes in the first place?
- Is type 1 diabetes all that different from type 2 diabetes?
- If you’re living with diabetes, do you have to ban all sugar?
- Is it true that diabetes is reversible?
To help you cut through the confusion, we’ve got science-backed answers, plus expert insight on how to manage the condition while still living the life you love.
A weight-loss program built by our nutrition and behavioral scientists, just for you
Tell us about yourself
After joining WeightWatchers, and letting us know that you live with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, our Diabetes Tailored Plan takes your needs into account.
Get a custom-designed plan Our nutritionists also consider your weight, height, age and sex assigned at birth (which help us calculate your metabolic rate) to create a food plan with no-track, no-measure foods that are less likely to raise blood sugar.
Use Points®, however you’d like
Points tally up complex nutritional data into one simple number. It’s like a financial budget, but with food—you spend, you add, you spend some more! But it’s not just set there. It’s built to be flexible for special occasions, favorite meals, and more.
Tell us about yourself
After joining WeightWatchers, and letting us know that you live with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, our Diabetes Tailored Plan takes your needs into account.
Get a custom-designed plan Our nutritionists also consider your weight, height, age and sex assigned at birth (which help us calculate your metabolic rate) to create a food plan with no-track, no-measure foods that are less likely to raise blood sugar.
Use Points®, however you’d like
Points tally up complex nutritional data into one simple number. It’s like a financial budget, but with food—you spend, you add, you spend some more! But it’s not just set there. It’s built to be flexible for special occasions, favorite meals, and more.
The stats speak for themselves
For 6 months, members living with diabetes followed the Diabetes-Tailored Plan. Here are the results^^:
Losing weight and managing your diabetes should be simple.
Feel confident that you’re on a science-backed program
Your plan is carefully designed with diabetes in mind and based on guidelines from the American Diabetes Association and the International Diabetes Federation.
Form good-for-you habits
Our program helps you eat healthier, drink more water, and get active—all behaviors that help with managing blood sugar.
Find delicious recipes
Wondering, “What the heck do I eat?” Making the most of ZeroPoint foods (tailored based on guidance from the American Diabetes Association) and the culinary wizardry of our recipe developers and nutritionists, you can eat what you love while still keeping your blood sugar in check. And we’re always adding new meal ideas to the WW app.
Stay supported
Most weight-loss plans don’t understand what it’s like to live with diabetes. With our members-only Living with Diabetes Connect group, you’ll feel like part of a community who gets it.
Feel confident that you’re on a science-backed program
Your plan is carefully designed with diabetes in mind and based on guidelines from the American Diabetes Association and the International Diabetes Federation.
Form good-for-you habits
Our program helps you eat healthier, drink more water, and get active—all behaviors that help with managing blood sugar.
Find delicious recipes
Wondering, “What the heck do I eat?” Making the most of ZeroPoint foods (tailored based on guidance from the American Diabetes Association) and the culinary wizardry of our recipe developers and nutritionists, you can eat what you love while still keeping your blood sugar in check. And we’re always adding new meal ideas to the WW app.
Stay supported
Most weight-loss plans don’t understand what it’s like to live with diabetes. With our members-only Living with Diabetes Connect group, you’ll feel like part of a community who gets it.
Stress less—yes, it’s possible^^
Of those following the WeightWatchers Diabetes-Tailored Plan…^^
Share your journey + connect with members
“What I love most about WeightWatchers is the community—it’s the most reassuring part of the experience. I learn new recipes and I learn to empathize with others. We share stories so we can help support each other in this diagnosis.”
—WW member Dana R., lost 55 pounds
Ready to do this?
Your Top Questions, Answered
After you sign up and log into the WW app, you’ll see a pop-up message instructing you to answer a few simple questions. When prompted, indicate that you’re living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Next, you’ll be asked what foods you like to eat most often. You’ll then get a customized nutrition plan with a budget and ZeroPoint® food list, curated specifically for those living with diabetes. Your Points® Budget is like a financial budget, but with food—you spend, you add, you spend some more—and it’s designed to be flexible.
No, it’s simply tailored for members living with diabetes. You’ll still enjoy all aspects of the WeightWatchers program—like coaching, community, recipes, and on-demand workouts—plus a carefully tailored ZeroPoint® food list selected by our nutrition and diabetes experts.
If you have prediabetes, the regular WeightWatchers program is suitable for you. The diabetes-tailored plan is for people who have been told by their doctor or another healthcare provider that they have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
WeightWatchers isn’t designed for people who are pregnant—therefore, the diabetes-tailored plan is not recommended if you have gestational diabetes.
We can’t stress this enough: Our program is not a replacement for a medical provider, and weight loss should never come before health. If your blood sugar is not where it needs to be, continue to monitor it according to your healthcare provider’s recommendations and follow your provider’s guidance on how to stabilize those numbers. We’ll be here to help you eat healthier, move more, and shift your mindset—while living your best life.