Is type 2 diabetes reversible?
Yes. The modern Western diet and lifestyle has done much to lead our generation to the threshold of insulin resistance and ultimately diabetes. Research indicates that over 90% of type 2 diabetes is reversible without the need for medications, using vigorous application of proper nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle changes. We believe that patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes should not be treated initially with medication. Instead, they should initiate a low glycemic index diet, with a high fiber intake of 50 grams per day, at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise daily, and sufficient sleep. Nutritional supplements including B vitamins, magnesium, fish oils, alpha lipoic acid, and other nutrients help to increase the activity of insulin and lower the blood sugar. Diabetic medications may cause hypoglycemia, weight gain, diarrhea, and other complications. If the glycohemoglobin, or average blood sugar measurement, can be kept below 7%, these medications are not necessary.
