There is no such thing as reversing diabetes

[Amity Island]

Let’s set the record straight. There is no such thing as “reversing diabetes.” According to an article from American Diabetes Association the outcome could be “remission,” but a “quick fix” isn’t the answer to the lifestyle modification that people living with this chronic condition should be seeking.

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[Martin.A]

For me, this is the standout comment (my bold text) since in clinical terms 'remission' means no signs or symptoms:-

In some individuals, diabetes can be successfully managed to the point where people attain sustained normal glucose levels without the need/use for any diabetes medications. This is known as remission, and is not a reversal, or cure.

Yet despite this the term 'reversal' is still widely used, even by HCPs. Even my surgery are running what they call a T2 Diabetes Reversal Programme. You'd think they'd know better.

 

[Burylancs]

For me, this is the standout comment (my bold text) since in clinical terms 'remission' means no signs or symptoms:-

In some individuals, diabetes can be successfully managed to the point where people attain sustained normal glucose levels without the need/use for any diabetes medications. This is known as remission, and is not a reversal, or cure.

Yet despite this the term 'reversal' is still widely used, even by HCPs. Even my surgery are running what they call a T2 Diabetes Reversal Programme. You'd think they'd know better.

Your quoted statement should make clear it's talking about Type 2 and should replace the word 'remission' with the phrase 'Good Control'. The word 'normal' should be dropped also and replaced by 'target' since a Type 2 Diabetic will never achieve 'normal' bg levels by definition.