What Are My Chances Of Reversing Diabetes?

Some people can reverse Type 2 diabetes by reducing their weight through lifestyle changes and weight loss surgery.

A. Diabetes is not curable, but in some cases, it can be reversed.

Diabetes mellitus occurs when blood sugar levels become too high. The problem is insulin, the hormone produced by our pancreas. Insulin acts as a passport that allows sugar to move from blood vessels to cells.

Type 1 diabetes is caused by the pancreas producing little or no insulin. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not respond to insulin correctly. Both types of diabetes can cause damage to our bodies. This includes heart disease, kidney issues, nerve problems, and blindness. It may be necessary to take pills like Super Vilitra.

Even a 5-10% weight loss can help improve blood sugar levels, reducing the need for Type 2 Diabetes medications. weight loss (bariatric surgery) and more radical lifestyle changes, such as overhauling your diet or exercising more, can help some people lose weight and reverse Type 2 diabetes.

Type I diabetes is not reversible, even though scientists are working to find a cure.

Tests for diabetes

Many Americans are living with diabetes, but they have not been diagnosed. You can use a one-minute CDC Risk Tool to determine if you need such testing, or ask your doctor for advice. The most common tests are either blood glucose (which measures your blood sugar levels directly) or hemoglobin A1c (which measures your average blood sugar over the last two to three-month period).

Tests can reveal that you are diabetic or have prediabetes. Prediabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to diagnose diabetes. Think of it like the yellow light on a traffic signal: It is possible that it could progress to diabetes if you don't make any lifestyle changes.

Diagnoses is an 'all-hands-on-deck' moment

When I learn that one of my patients has diabetes, it's an "all hands on Deck" moment. Not only for our team but also for patients and their families. The first few weeks following a diagnosis are crucial for setting new patterns. This includes everything from keeping dietary logs to managing medication.

The medications for Type 2 Diabetes help you use insulin more effectively or get rid of excess glucose. The majority of medications are in pill form, such as metformin, but insulin and injectable medicine may also be prescribed, especially if blood sugar levels are very high. You and your doctor may need to take time to find the right medicines to treat diabetes. Most patients will continue to use them throughout their lives.

In recent years, a number of new diabetes medicines have been introduced to the market. Glucagon-like protein 1 (such as semaglutide liraglutide or tripeptide), for example, lowers blood sugar levels but also helps with weight reduction.

It's important to speak with your doctor if you have diabetes. You want to be sure that you are taking the right combination of medications. It's worth asking your doctor: "How can I safely stop taking one or two drugs?" This could be the first step to reversing diabetes.