Can Type 2 Diabetes Really Be Reversed? Yes, It Can!

Many self help programs, including those presented on our website, claim that they can reverse Type 2 Diabetes. Can they really?

Type 2 Diabetes is where the body does not produce sufficient insulin or the insulin it does produce is not functioning in a manner for us to stay healthy and energetic.

The plain truth is that diabetes is on the rise. Not by coincidence, our society has also experienced a rise in obesity and a decline in the amount of physical activity we engage in daily.

What does this have to do with reversing diabetes?

Genetics can be the source of one’s diabetes and there is not much we can do about that. Yet by living a healthy lifestyle, it is possible to prevent non-genetic diabetes altogether.

A healthy lifestyle can also help a diabetic to reverse his/her condition by improving the insulin produced.

Diet and exercise are the keys to improved insulin production. Low-sugar diets are essential to helping the pancreas manufacture good insulin.

There are entire cookbooks devoted to diabetic recipes for meals and desserts. Breads, pasta, rice, vegetables and some fruits are among the key ingredients. These cookbooks will instruct you on how to prepare meats, too.

A daily exercise routine will help control the blood sugar (glucose) level. Exercise will help to control weight which is important for diabetes care. Try to get 30 minutes of exercise each day. You don’t have to do it all once. Try two 15-minute sessions or three 10-minute sessions.

Again, some of the self help programs will guide you to an exercise program that is right for you. They can set your weight loss target and show you how to burn the most calories.

You won’t need to sign up for an expensive health club membership or hire a personal trainer. There are a number of exercises you can do in and around your home.

Simple adjustments to your lifestyle can help to burn calories. Go for a walk, ride a bike for a short trip, take the stairs instead of the elevator. Household chores like mowing the lawn, vacuuming, raking leaves, or washing the car are excellent calorie burners. Join some fun activities like dancing, bowling, tennis, or swimming.

Before you enter into any programs on your own, visit with your doctor to create your treatment plan. Get your blood sugar level tested regularly. Your doctor may recommend a blood testing kit that you can use yourself. Insulin or oral medications may be prescribed for you.

Can Type 2 Diabetes really be reversed? Yes, it can!

Start with your doctor’s recommendations. Review self help programs as a supplement to your doctor’s findings. You can start with  a review of the programs on our Self Help Hints website – selfhelphints.com .

Most importantly, if you want to reverse Type 2 Diabetes, you need to start with you. See your doctor, then take the necessary action to get the reversal process underway. We wish you well.