What does ‘diabetes reversal’ mean?

Diabetes reversal means your HbA1c comes below diabetic range (usually <6.5%) without the use of glucose-lowering medicines. It does not mean you are “cured,” but your sugar levels behave like a non-diabetic person.

Is diabetes reversal possible for everyone?

Not for everyone, but many people, especially those with recently diagnosed diabetes (within 5-7 years), excess weight, or fatty liver can achieve reversal with structured lifestyle changes.

How does weight 3 loss help reverse diabetes?

Extra fat inside the liver and pancreas blocks insulin action. Even a 5-10% weight loss can reduce this fat and improve insulin sensitivity significantly.

Can diabetes be reversed without medications?

Yes. Many people achieve reversal through diet with exercise. However, some may need short-term medicines (like metformin or GLP-1 drugs) to help start the process.

Is intermittent fasting safe for diabetics?

Yes, but only with a doctor. Supervising people on insulin or sulfonylureas (glimepiride/gliclazide) may get low sugar if fasting is not planned properly.

Which fruits are allowed in diabetes reversal?

Fruits with low glycemic index: apple, guava, papaya, pear, orange, berries.in large quantities.

Avoid: mango, grapes, bananas in large quantities.

Author: Dr Jay Deshmukh

Dr Jay Deshmukh is Chief Physician and Director, Sunflower Hospital, Nagpur Honorary Physician to Honorable Governor of Maharashtra and PondicherryCentral. Dr Jay Deshmukh is an M.B.B.S., M.C.P.S., F.C.P.S., M.N.A.M.S., MD From Internal Medicine – Bombay and New Delhi.