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| Can you get rid of type 2 diabetes? In a way, yes you can. Although people often describe diabetes as an “incurable” disease, it is possible to achieve remission – a prolonged period during which all symptoms disappear. Beating back the disease is difficult – it takes commitment, persistence and hard work – but it is possible. Here’s how. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Crystal Run Healthcare: Type 2 Diabetes Remission


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  • Common wisdom says diabetes is not only chronic,
    but incurable.
  • Youve probably heard it said You cant beat
    diabetes. You can only manage it.
  • But is that true? Once you have diabetes, you
    have it forever?
  • Not so fast, say medical experts.

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  • Yes.
  • It may surprise most people, diabetics included,
    but type 2 diabetes remission is possible.
  • How?
  • Weight loss surgery is by far the most common
    cause of remission.
  • But there is another way.
  • With a healthy diet and a good dose of exercise,
    diabetics can reverse the disease and live a
    normal life.

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  • It comes down to your blood sugar levels.
  • If someones blood glucose levels consistently
    fall below the diabetic level without the use of
    medication, they are considered to be in
    remission.
  • Types of Remission
  • Partial Remission Sub-diabetic blood glucose for
    at least one year.
  • Complete Remission Normal blood glucose for more
    than one year.
  • Prolonged Remission Normal blood glucose for
    more than five years.1

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  • Not very common at all.
  • Most people will not be able to shake off
    diabetes completely, no matter how hard they try.
  • But
  • For a select few, major lifestyle changes can put
    the disease into remission.
  • By the Numbers
  • According to one study, less than two percent of
    people were able to achieve partial remission of
    diabetes.
  • Less than one percent experienced either
    prolonged or complete remission.2

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  • The Good News
  • Those who have recently developed insulin
    resistance and require little to no medication
    may be able to fight the disease.
  • The Bad News
  • Those who have had the condition for years, or
    who have a severe case, may only be able to
    manage the symptoms.
  • Remission Factors
  • How long someone has had diabetes
  • The severity of the disease
  • Whether the body can still produce insulin
  • A persons commitment to lifestyle changes

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  • New research offers hope for severe cases.
  • One study showed that even those who had suffered
    from diabetes for over six years were able to
    reverse the disease without medication.3
  • Almost half of participants put their diabetes
    into remission after one year.
  • How did they do it?
  • They adhered to a strict liquid diet for three to
    five months.
  • They then maintained a rigorous, solid-food diet
    for the rest of the year.

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  • Step 1 Find a Primary Care Doctor
  • A good primary care physician can oversee your
    treatment plan and keep you accountable.
  • Step 2 Follow a Strict Diet
  • Beating or even managing diabetes takes
    commitment to healthy eating.
  • Step 3 Exercise
  • A solid workout routine can help you lower your
    blood sugar levels.
  • Step 4 Measure Your Progress
  • Always monitor your blood sugar levels and
    schedule regular checkups with your family doctor.

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  • Remission is not a sprint. Its a marathon.
  • Theres no quick fix. Fighting diabetes takes
    time and hard work. And the threat of relapse
    always looms.
  • Thats why they call it remission rather than a
    cure.
  • Still, with the right attitude, a little
    persistence, and a good primary care doctor,
    diabetics can achieve some degree of long-term
    relief.

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  • It is possible to conquer diabetes, and the team
    at Crystal Run Healthcare can help. Our
    first-class endocrinologists, nurse practitioners
    and educators provide comprehensive diabetes care
    to patients in the New York area. Armed with the
    latest research and state-of-the-art diagnostic
    tests, were able to help diabetics manage,
    control and in some cases even beat back the
    disease. Visit our site to find a diabetes
    specialist near you.

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  • http//care.diabetesjournals.org/content/32/11/213
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  • http//care.diabetesjournals.org/content/37/12/318
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  • http//abcnews.go.com/Health/rigorous-diet-put-typ
    e-diabetes-remission-study-finds/story?id51600933
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