Has anyone Reversed their Diabetes or put on Remission? Wondering if it is possible for a Type 2?

[Smitha]

Hello everyone,

I am being diagnosed in July 2017 and still learning a lot everyday about Type 2 Diabetes.
Just wondering has anyone Reversed their Diabetes or put on Remission? Is it possible for a Type 2 to be non diabetic or put it on remission if they loose a lot of weight around pancreas and change their lifestyle.

Just wondering.......🙄

 

[Martin Canty]

I prefer to think of it as being well controlled rather than cured/reversed/in remission.

I know, from experience, that if I relax the control that my BG will start to rise to levels that I find unacceptable (probably levels that are OK for other people).... Having said that I do allow myself the odd treat though my treats are not usually sugary as I'm just not into sweet stuff (caveat to that is Apple Pie).

 

[Smitha]

Glad to hear your view on it. Thanks Martin.

 

[Mark Parrott]

I am classed as 'resolved' by my diabetic nurse, whatever that really means. I managed 3 HbA1c tests in a row in the non diabetic range. This means I will no longer see the DN, but I do have to have annual blood tests for the rest of my life. My insulin resistance has definitely improved, due to the fact that I have lost 4 stone. If I eat high carb food, I still get spikes, but they don't last as long as they used too. So I suppose I have technically reversed my diabetes in the fact that I have reduced to a minimum the chances of complications. I have also never been on any meds since day one.

 

[Smitha]

I am classed as 'resolved' by my diabetic nurse, whatever that really means. I managed 3 HbA1c tests in a row in the non diabetic range. This means I will no longer see the DN, but I do have to have annual blood tests for the rest of my life. My insulin resistance has definitely improved, due to the fact that I have lost 4 stone. If I eat high carb food, I still get spikes, but they don't last as long as they used too. So I suppose I have technically reversed my diabetes in the fact that I have reduced to a minimum the chances of complications. I have also never been on any meds since day one.

Hello Mark, Congratulations and very happy to hear about your achievement. That is definitely a great job. Well done you. I hope you continue to bring your HbA1c in these ranges. I am surprised you were never on tabs inspite of having HbA1c of 86 initially. Did you opt for it or DN decided on it? I am just curious because I would like to bring my BG down and stop medication at some point.

 

[HOBIE]

I have TWO of my very good friends OFF all there meds for T2. One of who was on insulin. Both ate miles better & took regular exorcize. Really good luck Smitha.

 

[Martin Canty]

bring my BG down and stop medication at some point.

I have managed to stop my meds & have a FBG about 5.0 most mornings. Diet & exercise is the way to go (if you are able)... For me it's Low Carb & Yoga 3-4 times a week along with walking the dogs daily.... And occasional bike rides.

 

[Amigo]

I’ve never taken medication and my levels have been under diabetic range since diagnosis. However I don’t think simply not being on meds is a sign that it’s been reversed because that’s how some of us manage it and know that levels could quickly rise again.

Significant weight loss, continued effort and losing visceral fat from around the organs can, I believe, actually reverse diabetes but only if the beta cells are still working reasonably well. Sometimes it’s a physiological thing that can’t be reversed completely,

 

[Smitha]

I have TWO of my very good friends OFF all there meds for T2. One of who was on insulin. Both ate miles better & took regular exorcize. Really good luck Smitha.

Thank you so much for your reply Hobie. It is very motivating and I shall try my max to be off meds. Diabetic nurse says I will be on meds forever but I am trying my best not to. I have lost around 20kgs already since June 2017.

 

[Smitha]

I have managed to stop my meds & have a FBG about 5.0 most mornings. Diet & exercise is the way to go (if you are able)... For me it's Low Carb & Yoga 3-4 times a week along with walking the dogs daily.... And occasional bike rides.

That is great to know Martin. It is very motivating and something to look forward to. Way to go for your determination. Do you have your own meter or did the GP provide you one? I am still clueless. I have managed to loose around 20kg since June 2017.

 

[Marsbartoastie]

If you have a significant amount of weight that you can lose and your organs co-operate...then with hard work and a big dollop of good luck you may be able to achieve a good outcome. Whether it's remission, resolution or whatever...who cares? The result is a better quality of life now and further down the line.

 

[Smitha]

I’ve never taken medication and my levels have been under diabetic range since diagnosis. However I don’t think simply not being on meds is a sign that it’s been reversed because that’s how some of us manage it and know that levels could quickly rise again. Significant weight loss, continued effort and losing visceral fat from around the organs can, I believe, actually reverse diabetes but only if the beta cells are still working reasonably well. Sometimes it’s a physiological thing that can’t be reversed completely,

Hello Amigo, so nice to hear from you. I am trying my best and lost 20 kgs but I think as you said Visceral fat need to be gone and I am on it now. Have joined a gym and is continuing my walks. Hopefully at some point I can be off meds.

 

[Smitha]

If you have a significant amount of weight that you can lose and your organs co-operate...then with hard work and a big dollop of good luck you may be able to achieve a good outcome. Whether it's remission, resolution or whatever...who cares? The result is a better quality of life now and further down the line.

Thanks a lot. You guys are so positive when compared to my Diabetic Nurse who should have been little positive atleast. I am trying my best to do whatever i can and reduce lot of weight. Thank you.

 

[Ditto]

What I find fascinating is those people who have bariatric surgery. They've not yet lost their weight but I believe the diabetes is put into reverse. I wonder why? They need to do more research because I want to know. 🙂

It's all about measuring, so you need a Codefree and the strips so you can see what spikes you and what doesn't. Decent amount of exercise, walking at least 30 mins a day. I feel I could reverse mine or put it on hold if only I would stick to my own advice and beat my food addiction. I hate having blurry eyes. Good luck Smitha. Knowledge is everything, keep reading these excellent people, I'm so impressed with the people on this forum. I don't know what I would have done without their help and support. Not that I'm listening at the minute but the info is there for when I can get a handle on my dire lifestyle.

 

[Amigo]

What I find fascinating is those people who have bariatric surgery. They've not yet lost their weight but I believe the diabetes is put into reverse. I wonder why? They need to do more research because I want to know. 🙂

It's all about measuring, so you need a Codefree and the strips so you can see what spikes you and what doesn't. Decent amount of exercise, walking at least 30 mins a day. I feel I could reverse mine or put it on hold if only I would stick to my own advice and beat my food addiction. I hate having blurry eyes. Good luck Smitha. Knowledge is everything, keep reading these excellent people, I'm so impressed with the people on this forum. I don't know what I would have done without their help and support. Not that I'm listening at the minute but the info is there for when I can get a handle on my dire lifestyle.

At what point do those people having bariatric surgery ‘put it into reverse’ though Ditto? Bear in mind once they have the by-pass or band, the food intake decreases massively so they can’t keep eating carbs. Levels would drop at that point but I’d imagine it’s the actual weight loss that would ‘reverse’ things but only if the pancreas isn’t too badly affected.

People can still gain a lot of the weight loss back after bariatric surgery, my friend has.

Food addiction is a psychological issue too. My very overweight friend actually hated food and cooking!

 

[Martin Canty]

Do you have your own meter or did the GP provide you one? I am still clueless.

I'm an Expat living in California, situation is different here but it's pretty standard to be prescribed one on DX (they trust us humble T2's to be able to understand the results & us it to our advantage), however I still had to pay for it & currently my test strips cost me about $18 for 100. Nowadays I test in the morning, when I'm feeling a little off or trying new foods.
I do have several meters & have them stashed around the house or truck (pick-up) dating back to the days when I used to get Hypo's.

 

[Mark Parrott]

Hello Mark, Congratulations and very happy to hear about your achievement. That is definitely a great job. Well done you. I hope you continue to bring your HbA1c in these ranges. I am surprised you were never on tabs inspite of having HbA1c of 86 initially. Did you opt for it or DN decided on it? I am just curious because I would like to bring my BG down and stop medication at some point.

I was given the choice & opted for no meds. My positive results have shocked everyone at our surgery. I saw one GP there recently about an unrelated issue. He looked at my notes and just said, "sod that, look at this!". He couldn't believe how good my blood results were.

 

[Marsbartoastie]

I was given the choice & opted for no meds. My positive results have shocked everyone at our surgery. I saw one GP there recently about an unrelated issue. He looked at my notes and just said, "sod that, look at this!". He couldn't believe how good my blood results were.

What I find fascinating is those people who have bariatric surgery. They've not yet lost their weight but I believe the diabetes is put into reverse. I wonder why? They need to do more research because I want to know. 🙂

It's all about measuring, so you need a Codefree and the strips so you can see what spikes you and what doesn't. Decent amount of exercise, walking at least 30 mins a day. I feel I could reverse mine or put it on hold if only I would stick to my own advice and beat my food addiction. I hate having blurry eyes. Good luck Smitha. Knowledge is everything, keep reading these excellent people, I'm so impressed with the people on this forum. I don't know what I would have done without their help and support. Not that I'm listening at the minute but the info is there for when I can get a handle on my dire lifestyle.

Having dieted and regained weight time and time again I found something that turned things around for me. This presentation is quite long, but Dr Fung is an engaging speaker so stick with it. The bottom line is that almost everything we've ever been told about losing weight was wrong.

 

[Amigo]

Having dieted and regained weight time and time again I found something that turned things around for me. This presentation is quite long, but Dr Fung is an engaging speaker so stick with it. The bottom line is that almost everything we've ever been told about losing weight was wrong.

Thanks MBT, I’ll have a listen when I can get some peace and quiet.

As a matter of interest and cheeky inquisitiveness for which I hope you’ll forgive me, I’m fascinated as to how you started with a Hba of 101. At the risk of being accused of making stereotypical judgments, you don’t seem to fit the profile unless there’s a strong genetic disposition.

 

[Marsbartoastie]

Thanks MBT, I’ll have a listen when I can get some peace and quiet.

As a matter of interest and cheeky inquisitiveness for which I hope you’ll forgive me, I’m fascinated as to how you started with a Hba of 101. At the risk of being accused of making stereotypical judgments, you don’t seem to fit the profile unless there’s a strong genetic disposition.

Unfortunately, I fitted the profile perfectly and had a strong family predisposition to T2...the perfect storm. 🙄