Can type 2 diabetes be reversed?

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While type 2 diabetes is considered a chronic condition, significant lifestyle changes can lead to remission in some cases. Weight loss of 15% or more through diet and exercise has been shown to put diabetes into remission in clinical trials. Bariatric surgery can also achieve remission. However, "reversal" does not mean "cure" — the underlying predisposition remains, and blood sugar levels can return if healthy habits are not maintained.

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