Is type 2 diabetes reversible? what steps one should take?
Ans: Yes, especially if interventions are done in the early stages. Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease, and changes in lifestyle can help you manage or occasionally even reverse it. Typically there are three pillars of a healthy lifestyle - Diet, Stress Management and Physical activity. A diet should be rich in whole foods with minimal processed or junk consumption. Fasting is also a possible intervention. You can connect with a dietician for more personalised recommendations. For Stress Management, we need to make time for recreational activities, meet our friends, practice pranayama/meditation, gentle yoga stretches, get enough sleep etc. And any physical activity that we inherently enjoy, that challenges us moderately, is good to get your daily dose of exercise. Please note that "reversing" diabetes doesn't mean it's permanently cured. It usually implies significant long-term improvement, which is sustained as long as the lifestyle is sustained. This is why when we make changes to how we live, we should do it in a way that we truly enjoy and find inspiring.