Reversing Type 2 Diabetes.
We don’t call it diabetes reversal, because this might sound like it's permanent, and there’s no guarantee that your diabetes has gone forever.
But yes, it may be possible to put your type 2 diabetes into remission. This could be life-changing.
How do you reverse diabetes?
The strongest evidence we have at the moment suggests that type 2 diabetes is mainly put into remission by weight loss.
If you have obesity, your diabetes is more likely to go into remission if you lose a substantial amount of weight – 15kg (or 2 stone 5lbs) – as quickly and safely as possible following diagnosis.
It’s important to know that not everyone who loses this much weight will be able to put their diabetes into remission. Losing extra weight can lead to:
• fewer medications.
• better blood sugar levels.
• a lower risk of complications.
Why is it about losing weight?
Well our scientists believe that storing too much fat in the liver and pancreas affects how type 2 diabetes develops and losing this fat can help put your diabetes into remission.
What's your story?
If you’re trying to lose extra weight, or aiming towards remission, we’d love to hear from you. Share your story.
Our research into diabetes remission
A study we’ve funded called DiRECT looked into the remission of type 2 diabetes by following a low-calorie diet weight management programme.
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