As a person who is in Type 2 Diabetes Remission, I think I know enough about the disease and how it is possible to improve your blood sugar count, become less reliant on medication and be considered as being in remission.
Why? Because I was undiagnosed with Type-2 diabetes for over ten years, I suffered peripheral neuropathy resulting in acute nerve pain and a diagnosis from my neurologist that from 2020, I would be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of my life.
Type 2 diabetes remission is a term used to describe when a person with type 2 diabetes can reduce or eliminate their need for diabetes medications and maintain healthy blood sugar levels without the use of drugs or insulin.
Remission can occur when a person with type 2 diabetes changes their diet and exercise habits that help them lose weight, reduce insulin resistance, and improve their overall health.
To achieve remission, individuals should work with their healthcare provider to make lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and weight loss.
What is Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body fails to produce enough insulin or when the body cannot use insulin properly.
It is the most common form of diabetes and is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, which can lead to a range of health problems.
Symptoms include increased thirst and hunger, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision. Treatment includes lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity, as well as medications, such as insulin or oral drugs, to control blood sugar levels.
Is Type 2 Diabetes Inherited?
Type 2 diabetes is not inherited in the same way as some other diseases, but certain risk factors for type 2 diabetes can run in families.
These risk factors include obesity, an unhealthy diet, and lack of exercise. Having a family member with type 2 diabetes increases the risk that other family members will also develop the condition.
What Health Issues are Caused by Type-2 Diabetes
- Heart Disease and Stroke: People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than people without diabetes.
- Kidney Disease: Diabetes can damage the blood vessels in the kidneys, making them less able to filter out waste products. This can lead to kidney failure.
- Nerve Damage: Diabetes can damage the nerves, especially in the feet and legs, leading to pain and numbness.
- Eye Damage: Diabetes can damage blood vessels in the eye, leading to vision loss.
- Skin Conditions: Diabetes can make it difficult to heal wounds, and people with diabetes are more likely to get skin infections.
- Hearing Loss: People with diabetes are more likely to have hearing loss.
- Alzheimer’s Disease: Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.