Is Type 2 Diabetes Reversible?

Producer: Navneet Vyasan

Several factors contribute to type 2 diabetes, including overweight and obesity.

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Treatment can cause type 2 diabetes to go into remission, which means keeping the condition under control.

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But remission does not mean that diabetes has gone away.

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The best chance of getting into remission is by maintaining a moderate weight.

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Some studies suggest reducing calorie intake, bariatric surgery, may help reverse type 2 diabetes but more research is needed.

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