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Intensive lifestyle intervention leading to significant weight loss (≥15 kg) can induce remission of type 2 diabetes in patients with short disease duration (<6 years).
If you have Type 2 Diabetes diagnosed less than 6 years ago, losing 15 kg or more through a structured diet program (often starting with meal replacements) can put your diabetes into remission. This is not just about lowering blood sugar, but potentially reversing the condition. Work with a healthcare provider to manage this safely.
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In einer Analyse hatten 70 % der Personen (n = 20), die mindestens 15 kg abgenommen hatten, eine Remission des Diabetes nach 2 Jahren [6].
Why this rating
Based on the DiRECT trial, a high-quality randomized controlled trial.
Source
Adipositas und Diabetes mellitus Typ 2 (Update 2026)
Johanna M. Brix et al. · Wiener klinische Wochenschrift · 2026
DOI 10.1007/s00508-026-02706-y
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