The Coordination team presents preliminary findings on diabetes remission in Asturias, Spain, as part of the CARE4DIABETES (C4D) project.
Can lifestyle changes help people with type 2 diabetes reduce or stop medications?
The C4D project explores whether structured lifestyle interventions can improve metabolic health and promote diabetes remission.
What is diabetes remission?
Remission is defined as maintaining blood sugar under control without medications. For type 2 diabetes, this means achieving an HbA1c below 6.5% for at least three months without taking diabetes drugs.
About the study
In Asturias, 25 people with type 2 diabetes participated in a 12-month lifestyle program emphasizing healthy eating, physical activity, and educational support. Participants’ blood sugar levels, weight, and medications were closely monitored throughout the study.
Key results
- Average blood sugar remained stable at the end of the program.
- 72% of participants reduced their diabetes medications.
- 44% stopped medications completely.
- 36% achieved full diabetes remission.
- Participants also lost weight, with average BMI decreasing from 30.4 to 28.8.
Why it matters
The CARE4DIABETES program demonstrates that structured lifestyle changes can help people with type 2 diabetes reduce medication and achieve remission while maintaining blood sugar control. These results are particularly promising for individuals with overweight or obesity and a relatively recent diagnosis.
Long-term follow-up is needed to determine the durability of remission and identify factors that increase the likelihood of success. Nonetheless, this pilot study highlights the potential of lifestyle interventions in managing and even reversing type 2 diabetes.
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