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Can Diabetes be Cured Permanently?

With a lot spoken about diabetes and research done on it, it's tempting to think that someone has found a cure for diabetes by now. And the reality is that there is no cure found for diabetes so far though many clinical trials are still happening on the topic. But it doesn't mean that you have to lose hope in it completely. It is possible to reverse the symptoms of type 2 diabetes by adhering to specific lifestyle changes that include improving the diet and exercise regimen. Remission helps maintain blood sugar levels in a healthy range without taking medication but still having the risk of symptoms return at any time. 




Types of Remission

  • Partial remission – When blood glucose level is lower than the diabetic range for more than a year without medication.

  • Complete remission – When blood glucose level has rebounded to normal for at least a year without taking any medication.

  • Prolonged remission – If blood sugar levels have been in the normal range for at least five years.

There is a good chance of ensuring that your diabetes will go into remission if detected early and managed properly.

How to manage your diabetes into remission?

There are certain things that you can do daily to help you along your diabetes remission journey. 

  • Maintaining your diet: Managing your diet doesn't mean giving up on sweets alone will help you maintain your blood glucose level. Meet a dietician and design a low-calorie diet that will help you keep your blood sugar levels under control.

  • Regular exercise: Move your body and sweat it out with the help of activities like yoga, walking and swimming to balance the blood sugar levels by maintaining a healthy weight.

  • Avoid Stress: Studies conducted show that stress increases blood sugar levels in the body. Practice breathing exercises, meditation and yoga daily to keep your stress and anxiety away without affecting your blood sugar levels. 

There's no magic pill available when it comes to reversing diabetes. At Dasman Diabetes Institute Kuwait, we have professionals - the best endocrinologists in Kuwait, and the best diabetologists in Kuwait to guide you through a healthy lifestyle to keep your blood glucose levels healthy. 


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