Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes with Diet and Weight Loss?

Recent research says it’s possible for some.

By Alex Orlando
Dec 28, 2019 6:00 PM
Type 2 Diabetes
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More than 30 million Americans have diabetes. The vast majority suffer from Type 2 diabetes, which arises when the body doesn’t process insulin properly. This causes blood sugar levels to rise and potentially triggers a host of other health problems, like heart disease, kidney disease and loss of vision. The disease has long been characterized as a chronic condition, requiring people to receive regular insulin injections, test their blood sugar levels and take medications.

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