How to Prepare for your Infusion

What to expect when visiting a Restor Metabolix clinic

Morning Appointments

Target Glucose: 100 or higher

Eat a healthy, balanced breakfast before you arrive.

Take all non-diabetic medications as prescribed.

Take 1/2 dose of all oral diabetic medications and hold insulin dosage on the day of treatment.

Afternoon Appointments

Eat a healthy, balanced meal before you arrive.

The night before, take all medications as prescribed.

Take 1/2 your insulin dose on the morning of your treatment.

Take all other medications as prescribed.

Insulin Pump Users

Turn pump off two hours before treatment.

Do NOT eat breakfast if you have a morning treatment.

Turn pump back on immediately after treat is complete.

What to Eat Before You Come

Prior to a PIR infusion, it is advised to eat higher-protein meals/snacks. If a high amount of carbohydrates is consumed prior to treatment, blood glucose levels will affect the infusion. Consuming foods/snacks higher in protein will not cause extreme spikes in blood glucose levels.

Approved Foods

Snacks

Jerky (meat that has fat trimmed) typically 9g of protein per oz.
Trail mix combination of dried fruit and nuts
Turkey (deli meat) roll ups, add low fat cheese & vegetables
Greek yogurt parfait
Vegetables and Greek yogurt dip (add ranch powder)
Hard-boiled egg
Cheese and nuts
Tuna salad
Peanut butter and celery sticks or apple slices
Roasted chickpeas or hummus with vegetables
Cottage cheese with fruit and nuts
Protein shake with skim milk
Protein bars

Breakfast

Chobani vanilla Greek yogurt: 16 g of carbs & 14g of protein per 3/4 cup serving
Greek yogurt has a higher protein content compared to traditional yogurt due to the straining process
1 large egg: 6g of protein
Idea: egg scramble with black beans, avocado, lime, and pico de gallo.
Whole grain English muffins: 23g of carbs & 5g of protein
add eggs and cheese for extra protein
Cottage cheese: 5g of carbs & 12g of protein
Breakfast burrito/tacos: eggs, beans, chorizo, cheese, avocado
Egg sandwich with English muffin: eggs, cheese, turkey bacon or chicken sausage (these are lower in sodium and fat)
Sausage egg casserole: sausage, onion, bell peppers, cheese, milk, eggs
Egg bites/cups: add greens (spinach), tomato, bacon, cheese, eggs, and milk
Protein bites: peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips, can add protein powder

Lunch

Tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad with toast or crackers
Quesadilla, taco, burrito
Use a lower carb tortillas, add meat, beans, and cheese
Chicken Fried Rice
Add egg to add extra protein, follow the serving size of rice
Wrap with deli meat
Chili with meat/chicken and beans
Rice bowl with vegetables, eggs, chicken/meat, garbanzo beans
Meat and non-starchy vegetables

Approved Fast Food

McDonald’s

BREAKFAST

Egg McMuffin
Sausage McMuffin w/ egg
Sausage burrito

LUNCH

Ask for the burgers or chicken sandwich without a bun
Chicken nuggets

Hardee’s

BREAKFAST

Loaded breakfast burrito

LUNCH

Ask for burgers without a bun

Taco Bell

BREAKFAST

Cheesy toasted burrito bacon
Cheesy toasted breakfast burrito

LUNCH

Ask for “Fresco Style”
Remove mayo-based sauces, cheese, sour-cream to reduce fat content, add freshly diced tomatoes
Add beans to meals to increase protein content
Monitor how many carbs through how many tortillas you eat

Burger King

BREAKFAST

Egg-normous burrito

LUNCH

Ask for a burger or chicken sandwich without a bun

Dunkin’

BREAKFAST

Wake-up wrap
Turkey sausage, egg and cheese on English muffin
Egg and cheese on English muffin

Chick-fil-a

BREAKFAST

Breakfast burrito
Egg white grill
Bacon/sausage, egg & cheese muffin
Greek yogurt parfait

LUNCH

Grilled or fried chicken sandwich
Grilled or fried nuggets/tenders
Greek yogurt parfait

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take my insurance?

We work with most insurance plans and, of course, Medicare. However, if we are not in-network on your plan, our insurance experts will assist you in determining coverage for your services. When we get your insurance information, we can review your policy and better answer the question.

What’s the first step?

The first step is to come in for a consultation so we can review your specific situation and physical condition and help you understand how the treatment can help you individually.

What does the consultation consist of?

You will meet with a member of our medical staff who will review your medical history and physical condition and explain the treatment in more depth. This consultation is very important in creating your customized care plan. Typical consultations take 30 to 60 minutes. You may be asked to come prepared for blood work if your latest blood work is not up to date.

How often will I be taking treatments?

Everyone is different, so we rely on your individual and personalized care plan. At your consultation, our medical staff will determine your care plan and course of treatment. Care plans range from one three-hour weekly infusions to one two-hour infusion every six weeks.

Do I Need To Talk To My Doctor First?

We do not require a referral or approval from your doctor; however please note that we are not a replacement for your doctor. Instead, we prefer to work with your doctor to co-manage your individualized care plan including treatment, testing, and clinical results.

No Insurance?

Ask about cash plans and patient financing. We’d love to help!