Can Diabetes Be Reversed?
Episode 99 of the Primary Care Voice podcast, hosted by Kulmeet Kundlas M.D., titled "Can Diabetes Be Reversed?" was published on September 29, 2025 and runs 4 minutes.
September 29, 2025 ·4m · Primary Care Voice
Summary
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed or Put into Remission? Dr. Kundlas explains how nearly half of people with Type 2 diabetes can put the disease into remission through lifestyle changes. He emphasizes that while Type 2 diabetes cannot be 'reversed', it can be controlled to the point where medication may not be needed. Dr. Kundlas discusses the importance of losing 10-15% of body weight, correcting daily habits, and maintaining a structured diet and regular physical activity. He compares the condition to cancer in that it can go into remission but not be completely cured. Dr. Kundlas also cautions against crash diets and highlights the need for medical help if lifestyle changes are not enough. Finally, he shares his personal success story of reversing complications by losing 27 pounds, encouraging viewers to like, share, and subscribe to the channel.
Episode Description
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed or Put into Remission?
Dr. Kundlas explains how nearly half of people with Type 2 diabetes can put the disease into remission through lifestyle changes. He emphasizes that while Type 2 diabetes cannot be 'reversed', it can be controlled to the point where medication may not be needed. Dr. Kundlas discusses the importance of losing 10-15% of body weight, correcting daily habits, and maintaining a structured diet and regular physical activity. He compares the condition to cancer in that it can go into remission but not be completely cured. Dr. Kundlas also cautions against crash diets and highlights the need for medical help if lifestyle changes are not enough. Finally, he shares his personal success story of reversing complications by losing 27 pounds, encouraging viewers to like, share, and subscribe to the channel.