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Does Anyone Else Just Treat Their Diabetes By Dieting?

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Dalton,NH
June 30, 2016
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Members shared enthusiastic success stories about managing diabetes through diet and exercise alone, with many reporting significant A1C... Read more

Members shared enthusiastic success stories about managing diabetes through diet and exercise alone, with many reporting significant A1C reductions (from levels as high as 12.4 down to the 5s and 6s) and coming off medications like Metformin entirely. Several members described their approaches, including low-carb or keto diets, intermittent fasting, Mediterranean-style eating with lots of vegetables and fish, portion control, and cutting back on rice, pasta, and fried foods while still allowing occasional treats in moderation. A recurring theme was the importance of combining dietary changes with regular exercise, staying mindful of both sugar and fat intake, monitoring blood glucose consistently, and viewing these shifts not as temporary diets but as sustainable lifestyle changes.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Personally I think a combination of eating lots of vegetables and cooking low fat meals and walking exercise daily has helped me to get my Diabetes type2 in remission and I no longer have to take Metformin 500mg
Hugs from Judyxx

August 22, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

I do diet and exercise to control my diabetes. I lost 45 lbs and cut out sugar, potatoes, rice, pasta, and breads unless it’s keto. My go to is healthy life. I use cauliflower rice, palmini or zoodles and on rare occasions carba nada pasta. I’m pretty strict on what I eat. If I eat a potato I’ll use a small sweet potato no more than 15 carbs worth. I exercise more also. My Dr was very open to me trying diet and exercise first and my A1C is 5.6/5.7 hoping it will be lower this next time.

August 26, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

We use keto eat mostly meat and veggies keto recipes for deserts, started with 14.4 a1c now 5.5 for the last 5 years

March 28, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

thanks, you have. I am for the most part doing the same. lots of veggies and fruits with protein. I still have some starches and love that pasta. However, all in portion control. The Plate. I have lost weight and that has helped everything. Thanks again.

June 30, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

I have been taken off the Metfofman along with the blood pressure medications. Due to my physical disabilities, exercise is very limited. I am controlling my diabetes with diet for the most part.

July 18, 2016

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