Can your cure T2

deeschange

Sorry about typo.....


Is it possible to cure type 2 diabetes

http://health-tools.health.msn.com/tips-for-managing-diabetes/is-it-possible-to-cure-type-2-diabetes


I thought this article was important to post because it does several things.......provides hope while additionally reality of that even with weight loss and diet change T2 may stay around......

For some making changes will be enough......From some even after making changes T2 will stay around...

It appears that docs will always check after you've initally been diagnosied but for some (a small number)....the weightloss and dietary changes seem to be enough to reset for others not so..

.......How are you "5"s doing who are free of medication? Do you mind sharing...... Or those who never were on medicine and were able to achieve this level.....

BigG59

Everything I have read suggests the answer to your question is no.

However, my Dr has said that my diabetes is likely to have been caused by insulin resistance due to the weight I had gained. Now I have lost almost 50lbs and I exercise every day my HbA1C is below the magic 6.0% level without medication.

I would not say that it has been "reset" nor would I say I am cured? I would say my diabetes is under control.

As I mentioned, I am not on medication, I keep my carbs below 180g a day and I try and exercise every day. A mix of gym (weights and cardio), running and road cycling.

I just had a slice of Vanilla sponge cake (naughty but I was out on the bike for an hour and a half earlier in the day), I expect my BG to be below 6 mmols when I check my BG later. NOTE: This is not normal it is the first cake I have eaten in four months.

BigGuy47

I think it's a matter of semantics. Is the diabetes "cured" or is it being "managed" or "controlled".

I no longer take medication. I don't think about the semantics. I know that I'm in better shape than I have been in years. In addition to getting off my diabetes meds, I no longer need medication for high blood pressure. I feel good about my health and have no plans of regressing to my former self. I plan of continuing practicing healthy dietary habits and getting plenty of exercise as long as I am able.

The problem with saying that diabetes is "cured" is the false perception that diabetes is gone forever. The truth is that even if you have your diabetes under control you're still at high risk for the disease to progress and get worse.

It's important to remain vigilant for controlling diabetes.

robert65ferguson

Big Guy 47 and Bigg59 have covered this pretty well and I concur with their comments.

CRody44

Her statement “”People who have developed diabetes at any time are more likely to have it return. Your doctor will periodically check blood tests to see if the diabetes is coming back.” proves, to me, that it is not “cured”, it is controlled.

jessiekanga

My PCP has used the term "remission" with me, which has been helpful. I've also already seen how easily I can slip right back out of "remission" and into active diabetes once more. My thought around this has to do with the ultimate health risks and consequences. So long as I am in remission, which right now I can control (may not always have that luxury), my risk of complications is that of a person who does not have diabetes. However, my risk of getting back into active status is incredibly high, and just a few choices away... so I can take comfort, but like others have said, I cannot consider remission to mean I can behave as I once did with food and movement. In my overly permissive mind, a cure would mean free reign.

mistressfaye

No, there is no cure for diabetes, only control. If you are among those that lose weight and your numbers get better and you can go off your meds because of your diet and your fitness..you are "controlled" if you do not continue to be diligent and "let yourself go" so to speak, you will be right back where you started (if not worse)