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Once Diagnosed With Diabetes Will I Always Be Diabetic?
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posted September 29, 2018
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Yes. No cure, just control. Control is very important to prevent complications. Neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, and many more

posted September 29, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

That is not reversing diabetes it is having your diabetes iunder control. Once you are diabetic you are always diabetic. You will always have to be diligent in your diet and exercise. By being careful you may get to a point where you no longer need meds, but once you are not careful you go back to being out of control and on meds

posted September 29, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

Cure or reversal would mean you could eat as you please, as you ate before diabetes. you will never have that freedom again. With good control and lifestyle changes, you can achieve remission and maybe come off the diabetes med. The days of cokes and chips are pretty much over.

posted October 1, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

Can't stand sugar substitutes. I may break down and some point and consume them, but so far so good with a bit of chocolate ice cream once about once a week, but I'm not sure how I'm controlling things yet. Just got a glucometer. I have been using My Fitness Pal and it's been great in terms of tracking carbs, calories fat etc. Down 10 pounds already. We'll see. My A1C was 6.9 when I got my diagnosis. Amazing how much bad stuff I was eating.

posted November 8, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

You can change your eating healthy foods and change diet and exercise you can reverse it.

posted September 29, 2018

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