
It is possible to put diabetes into remission with weight loss. However, healthcare professionals face several challenges in implementing diabetes remission plans.
Diabetes prevalence has been escalating worldwide, and it is projected that diabetes cases will double in India by 2045. Although there’s no cure for type 2 diabetes, research has shown that diabetes remission is possible for some people. Remission means having your blood sugar levels or blood glucose levels) below the diabetes range (HbA1c to less than 6.5%), for a minimum of three months without taking any diabetes medications. What do medical professionals think about diabetes reversal?
A staggering 71 per cent of doctors in India firmly believe in the possibility of diabetes remission, revealed a survey conducted by Practo, a digital healthcare company.
“Diabetes can’t be reversed but it is definitely possible to put it into remission with weight loss,” said Dr. Anusha N D, Consultant, Endocrinologist, Shanta Centre for Diabetes & Endocrinology.
The survey was conducted in April 2023 and included 260 diabetologists from different cities.
How you can achieve Type 2 Diabetes remission
According to Dr. Anusha, diabetes prevalence is increasing among young people nowadays due to their lifestyle and increased obesity. Diabetes remission is possible if one loses weight by focusing on diet and exercise. However, not everyone may achieve remission.
Yet weight loss has a lot of benefits for people with diabetes, including better lipid profile, fewer complications and better health. With weight loss, one can also decrease the dose of diabetic and hypertensive medications.
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