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Rocky Face, GA
August 15, 2025
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@A DiabetesTeam Member hello I decided in 2021 when I turned 80 and I found a photo of my late mother at 80 years young and she was a late onset Diabetic type 2 and she was in care with Dementia and they had her on a diet suitable for diabetes and she was very slim and looked healthy.

So I decided to get fitter and healthier and I cut out lots of fat and carbs and didn’t eat cake or ice cream and no chips or fatty dips for 2 years and I walked up to 5 kilometres a day and I lost 16 kilos and I had reversed my type 2 diabetes into remission and now my blood sugar tests are usually in the 5s and I’m still walking 2.4 to 3.5 kilometres several times a week. I also reversed my lack of Vitamin b12 which has required a B12 injection every 3 months and at times monthly and I try to eat less fat and have a lot of vegetables in my diet daily.

I’m turning 84 on the 1st November this year and I’m feeling great!?

It’s up to us personally to decide to do something different for our health and wellness

Hugs from Judyxx

August 15, 2025 (edited)
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While type 2 diabetes can't be completely cured, insulin resistance can be improved through several lifestyle changes. The key is to focus on activities and habits that enhance insulin sensitivity, which helps sugar move from your blood into your cells more effectively.

Here are the most effective ways to improve insulin Show Full Answer

While type 2 diabetes can't be completely cured, insulin resistance can be improved through several lifestyle changes. The key is to focus on activities and habits that enhance insulin sensitivity, which helps sugar move from your blood into your cells more effectively.

Here are the most effective ways to improve insulin resistance:
• Regular physical activity and exercise
• Following a balanced diet rich in whole grains and non-starchy vegetables
• Reducing intake of added sugars
• Working with your healthcare team on a weight management plan if needed
• Being consistent with prescribed medications It's important to understand that insulin resistance can develop for many reasons beyond your control, including:
• Family history
• Race or ethnicity
• Age
• Genetic factors
• Certain medications
• Hormone disorders

The best chance for improving insulin sensitivity is during the early stages of diabetes, before insulin-producing cells become fatigued. Working closely with your healthcare provider to monitor blood glucose levels and adjust your management plan as needed is essential for long-term success.

August 15, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
So right you are. It is up to us. You have done an amazing join.

August 15, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member Joyce, I do know that making these lifestyle changes also has the benefits of feeling and looking better.

August 15, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

Looks so yummy 😋

August 16, 2025

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