Is Diabetes Reversible?

Type 1 diabetes is definitely not reversible in that the pancreas no longer produces any insulin. Type 2 diabetes, typically caused by obesity and at an older age, can not be reversed. The pancreas is not working as well and/or the body is not using the insulin made by the pancreas as efficiently as it should. However, with a weight loss of even 10% can reduce the need for type 2 diabetes medication. It would be important to continue a type 2 diabetes meal plan and exercise regularly (good life-style habits for non-diabetics too) in order to prevent the need for additional medications and reduce the risk of other diabetes-related medical conditions such as heart disease, retinopathy, neuropathy and kidney disease.