Type 2 Diabetes Is Reversible Through Weight Loss And Proper Diet, Study Claims

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common lifelong health disorders around the world. It is a health condition that involves the inability of the body to properly deal with blood sugar. Type 2 diabetes affects more than 300 million people in the world.

According to a new study conducted by a research team at the Newcastle University and published in the journal called Diabetes Care, Type 2 diabetes might be reversible through weight loss and proper diet, Medical Daily reports. The research involved the study of overweight and obese participants diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes as they undergo a six-month weight loss program.

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"The study answered the question that people often ask me - if I lose the weight and keep the weight off, will I stay free of diabetes? Yes!" study lead author and professor Roy Taylor shared with Medical Daily. "What we have shown is that it is possible to reverse your diabetes, even if you have had the condition for a long time, up to around 10 years."

The researchers observed and studied 30 participants as they practiced a low-calorie diet over a period of six months. The participants ate an average of 600 to 700 calories every day for several months which is only a third of the normal calorie intake for a person. "If a person gains more weight than they personally can tolerate, then diabetes is triggered, but if they then lose that amount of weight they go back to normal," Taylor explained.

Type 2 diabetes can be prevented in several ways. Exercising regularly for at least 30 minutes every day and five days a week; eating plenty of fruits and vegetables; having a high-fiber diet; and avoiding fatty, salty and sugary foods are some of the most effective ways to prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes, according to WebMD.