Remission or reversal or Cure in diabetes

Diabetes Pearls

What is diabetes remission

Remission is defined as sustained metabolic improvement, normal blood sugar levels with HbA1c less than 6.5 for at least 3 months in the absence of anti-diabetes medicines. So,

What is diabetes reversal (Cure)

Cure and reversal in diabetes are often used interchangeably with remission but they are not same terms.

• Diabetes “reversal” is more of a process of returning to blood glucose levels below those pre-defined levels to diagnose diabetes. However it doesn’t specify about further support/interventions needed to prevent high blood sugars. Research is ongoing to define and monitor diabetes reversal.
• Diabetes “cure” suggests that all aspects of diabetes are completely normalized and that no further follow-up, care, or treatment is needed to prevent high blood sugar and other complications of diabetes.
• There is no cure for diabetes at present.

How can u achieve remission in diabetes:

Remission suggests that the disease would remain latent/inactive as long as the patients maintain certain conditions like

• Lifestyle changes & exercise
• Diet control & weight loss.
• Remission can also be achieved with medical intervention like
• Endoscopic procedure/ intervention
• Metabolic or Weight loss surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

ડાયાબિટીસની દવાઓની ગેરહાજરીમાં ઓછામાં ઓછા 3 મહિના માટે સતત HbA1c 6.5 થી ઓછું લોહીમાં શર્કરાનું સામાન્ય સ્તર