Suma Rao Suma Rao Asked 8 months ago

Does diabetes go away if you lose weight?

My doctor advised me to lose weight to help control my blood sugar. I've heard some people say diabetes can go away if you lose a lot of weight. Is this really possible, or is it just a myth?

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Sameer Sen Sameer Sen Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Losing weight can certainly put Type 2 diabetes into remission, meaning your blood sugar returns to normal levels. However, it doesn't mean it is completely cured forever. You must consult your doctor to manage this transition safely.

Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I have heard of people reversing their diabetes with weight loss, but you have to be very careful. Don't stop your medications on your own just because you lost a few kilos. Always get your HbA1c checked and ask your physician first.

Rukmani Devi Rukmani Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Losing weight definitely helps reduce the sugar load on your body. Along with eating fenugreek seeds daily, shedding some weight helped me reduce my tablet dosage. But you still need to keep a watch on what you eat.

Siddharth Roy Siddharth Roy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, weight loss can significantly improve your blood sugar levels and even lead to remission for Type 2 diabetes. It is a great goal to work towards.

Rohan Salvi Rohan Salvi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Actually yaar, it doesn't fully 'go away' like magic, but you can definitely reverse it. My uncle lost around 12 kgs and his sugar is totally normal now without any pills, but he still has to maintain that lifestyle.

Anitha Kurup Anitha Kurup Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Losing weight reduces insulin resistance, which is the main issue in Type 2 diabetes. While it can bring your levels back to normal, you still have the genetic tendency, so if you gain weight again, the diabetes will return.

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Yogesh Shinde Yogesh Shinde Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Shedding weight through gentle yoga, portion control, and mindful eating can work wonders. I have seen many people manage to stop their daily medicines this way, but it requires lifelong discipline and inner peace.

Satish Kamat Satish Kamat Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

It won't disappear completely, but yes, losing even 5 to 10% of your body weight makes a huge difference. Just focus on simple things like cutting out sugar in tea and walking 45 minutes daily; it is very doable.

Balwan Singh Balwan Singh Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Don't expect it to go away completely so you can go back to eating sweets. Losing weight only controls it better and might stop your medicines, but if you start overeating again, it will come back immediately.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

It is wonderful that you are thinking about this. Yes, losing weight can bring your sugar levels to a normal range, which is like a restart button for your body. Just make sure you do it safely under a doctor's guidance.

Sarojini Naidu Sarojini Naidu Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Welcome to the group! Yes, weight loss is the most effective way to manage and sometimes reverse Type 2 diabetes. Don't rush into crash diets, just make small, sustainable changes and work closely with your doctor.

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Varun Tej Varun Tej Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, I lost around 15 kgs after my pre-diabetes diagnosis, and my Hba1c dropped from 6.4 to 5.2. It basically went away for me, but the moment I slack off on my workouts, I know it can return.

Bhakti Patel Bhakti Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Keep a positive outlook. Losing weight helps clear the blockages in your body's natural healing system, making it much easier to control your sugar. Take it day by day and keep caring for your health.

Priyanka Chopra Priyanka Chopra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it can actually go into remission! Losing weight makes your body so much more active and responsive to insulin. It is hard work but totally worth the effort for a healthier life!

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