Can You Really Put Type 2 Diabetes into Remission? Here’s What the Science Actually Says

Let’s get one thing straight.

If you’ve been told that Type 2 diabetes is a life sentence—you’ve been lied to.

Not maliciously. But out of habit. Tradition. “This is just how it is.”
Yet today, science is breaking all those rules—and what it’s showing is jaw-dropping.

Yes, you can put Type 2 diabetes into remission.
Not manage it. Not slow it down.
But flat-out make it dormant—no daily meds, no finger-pricking madness, no constant sugar paranoia.

And here’s how.

First, Meet “The Guy Who Crushed It”

Let me introduce you to John.

He was 49, tired all the time, gaining weight no matter what he ate, and walking around with an HbA1c of 8.7%. His doctor handed him metformin and said, “This is your new normal.”

But John wasn’t ready to settle.

Instead, he made a radical shift:
✅ 800 calories a day for 12 weeks
✅ Walking 30 minutes daily
✅ Ditching ultra-processed carbs like they were poison

Three months later?
His HbA1c dropped to 5.9%.
No meds. No symptoms.

Is This Just a One-Off?

Nope. Science backs this up—big time.

🔹 The DiRECT Trial (UK):

Researchers found that nearly half of participants who lost around 15kg (33 lbs) put their diabetes into remission for at least a year. Even after two years, 36% were still in remission.

🔹 The NHS “Soups and Shakes” Study:

This low-calorie diet program put 1 in 3 participants into remission.

🔹 The Low-Carb Effect:

One study found that 51% of people on a low-carb diet achieved remission within a year.

But Wait—What Exactly Is Remission?

It’s not a cure.
But it means your blood sugar levels are back to normal (HbA1c under 6.5%) without medication, and they’ve stayed that way for at least 3 months.

Basically, diabetes isn’t bossing you around anymore.

So What’s the Secret Sauce?

Think of remission as your body’s version of a software reboot. Here’s how you trigger it:

1. Lose Fat (Especially Around Your Organs)

Losing just 10-15kg can dramatically reduce fat stored in your liver and pancreas—helping insulin do its job again.

2. Eat Like Your Life Depends on It

Because it does. Focus on:

• Low-calorie meal replacements (soups, shakes, or real food alternatives). This is important in the early stages to reduce fat tissue around the liver and pancreas.

• Low-carb, whole-food meals

• Fiber-rich veg, lean protein, and healthy fats

3. Move Your Body—Daily

Walk. Lift. Stretch. Repeat.
Exercise boosts insulin sensitivity and helps burn off that organ-hugging fat.

The One Catch...

You have to act early.

The sooner after diagnosis you start, the better your odds. After 6+ years with diabetes, your beta cells (which make insulin) may be too damaged to recover fully.

But even then—every step you take improves your health.

Real Talk: Should You Try?

Only if you like:

• More energy

• Fewer meds

• Longer life

• Clearer thinking

• Smaller waistlines

This isn’t just about blood sugar.
It’s about reclaiming control. Feeling empowered. Living life on your terms.

And that’s worth every bite, every walk, every “No thanks” to the doughnuts.

Bottom Line

Type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to be forever.

You can absolutely put it into remission—millions are doing it already. With the right tools, support, and mindset, this is doable.

So don’t settle for managing symptoms.
Start aiming for remission.

Because your future self is watching.

If you have questions on how to get started with putting your diabetes into remission, click here.