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| Nearly 12% of adults in the United States have diabetes and another 38% have prediabetes. Therefore, it’s likely that all of us are either affected by the condition or know someone who is. |
| As you probably already know, diabetes can lead to serious complications if not managed. But did you know that it’s possible to live with diabetes without needing insulin? Today, Leah Maschino, a registered dietitian at Healthline, is here to talk us through diabetes remission and how to reach it. |
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Hope this helps!
Ginger Wojcik
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Written by Ginger Wojcik
July 23, 2024 • 3 min read |
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Is type 2 diabetes reversible at all once you have it? |
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There isn’t a cure for type 2 diabetes (T2D), but you can go into remission. T2D occurs due to insulin resistance, a condition where the pancreas is unable to control the amounts of glucose in the bloodstream. Remission means you’re able to maintain blood sugar levels below the diabetes threshold without the need for insulin.
You can reach remission through ongoing lifestyle changes such as limiting carbohydrates, not skipping meals, exercising, and regularly checking your blood sugar. These management strategies can help decrease glucose levels and minimize T2D’s impact on your health.
Even in remission, you’re still at risk of developing high blood sugar and you’ll need to keep a close eye on your glucose levels, maintain healthy habits, and follow your doctor's advice.
Keep in mind that while remission isn’t always possible, T2D can be managed with lifestyle changes and medications. In fact, we have a whole newsletter dedicated to helping you live well with T2D, which you can join here.
What about people living with type 1 diabetes? That’s actually an autoimmune disease in which the body produces very little or no insulin and cannot regulate the amount of glucose in the bloodstream. While there is no cure for it, it can be managed by taking insulin.
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| Leah Maschino, Registered Dietitian
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| Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritio...@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.)
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