Type 2 diabetes remission: from evidence to awareness and care

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission, which means that blood sugar levels return to sub-diabetes levels without taking any glucose-lowering medications, is possible for many people living with T2D through changes to diet/lifestyle. T2D remission can offer new hope to those living with diabetes and empower them to make positive lifestyle changes. Despite this potential, many individuals living with T2D and most importantly, their healthcare providers, remain unaware that remission is possible.
This research project will offer a new and complete approach to help people achieve T2D remission. Using social media, we will find and connect with individuals living with T2D, informing them about how changes in diet and lifestyle can lead to remission. They will then be referred to registered dietitians who have been specially trained in our program’s lifestyle strategies for T2D remission.
This project will greatly benefit health research, the healthcare system, and the overall well-being of individuals living with T2D. By closing a full circle of awareness, specialized healthcare training and personalized expert support, our program will empower people living with T2D to successfully reach and maintain remission.