Yes—You Can Reverse Type 2 Diabetes (And I’m Living Proof)
When I was first diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, it felt like a life sentence. My blood sugar was dangerously high, and a prescription medication nearly caused me to collapse. That moment sparked something powerful in me—not fear, but curiosity and hope. I wanted to understand this condition and, more importantly, find out if I could overcome it.
What I discovered changed my life—and it might change yours too.
My First Victory: Food as Medicine
With determination (and a bit of desperation), I dove into the world of natural blood sugar control. I found a low-carb, structured eating plan that emphasized non-starchy vegetables and unprocessed meats. Each meal was simple: a cup of veggies and a portion of meat. No processed carbs. No sugar bombs. Just real food, guided by my own basal metabolic rate.
To stay full, I used protein smoothies. I paired this with daily treadmill runs and weight training. The result? My blood sugar levels began to drop—every single day. After three weeks, my fasting glucose was under 100 mg/dL, and my belly fat had visibly shrunk.
Back then, I didn’t fully understand insulin resistance, so I naïvely believed I was cured. And for a time, my numbers stayed normal. That was back in 2012.
The Second Wake-Up Call: A Lesson in Sustainability
Seven years later, my blood sugar spiked again—300 mg/dL. I tried a vegan diet this time, filled with raw vegetables, fruits, and nuts. I drank herbal teas to alkalize my body and ran every day. After 30 days, I was back in normal range.
But the truth is, I didn’t yet grasp the why. I was treating the symptoms, but I hadn’t addressed the root cause—or built the mindset to make the change last.
Today, just a few months shy of my 70th birthday, I’ve made a promise to myself:
I will keep my Type 2 diabetes in remission permanently.
Why Do We Relapse?
If you’re wondering why someone who knows how to reverse diabetes would relapse, I’ll be honest. It wasn’t ignorance—it was being human.
Life gets stressful. Discipline fades. Mindset wavers. Financial worries, family issues, procrastination… it all chips away at healthy habits. But once I truly understood what causes diabetes, everything clicked into place.
The Breakthrough: The Twin Cycle Hypothesis
The most powerful discovery I came across came from Professor Roy Taylor and his team at Newcastle University. Their groundbreaking work revealed a simple but stunning truth:
Type 2 diabetes is caused by too much fat stored in the liver and pancreas.
Using MRI technology, they discovered that in people with T2D, glucose was no longer being stored in muscle, but rather, in the liver. This excess glucose was quickly converted to triglycerides—a form of fat. These fats overwhelmed the liver and pancreas, making both insulin resistant.
This is the foundation of the Twin Cycle Hypothesis:
A little excess food over many years leads to fat build-up in the liver, which causes insulin resistance. The pancreas responds by producing more insulin. That insulin promotes more fat storage. And on and on the cycle goes—until the pancreas can no longer function properly.
The Proof: Diabetes Can Be Reversed
Professor Taylor put his theory to the test with the Counterpoint Study. Eleven people with T2D went on a strict low-calorie diet. Within a week, fat in their liver and pancreas began to decrease. By the end of eight weeks, every participant’s diabetes went into remission. No medications. Just fat loss.
Further studies—including the DiRECT Trial—confirmed the long-term potential of remission. With the help of trained nurses, patients lost around 14.5 kg. One year later, half were still off medication, and 36% remained in remission after two years.
Even people with a normal BMI reversed their T2D after weight loss, proving that it’s not about being overweight—it’s about surpassing your personal fat threshold.
The Takeaway: You’re Not Broken. You’re Capable.
Type 2 diabetes is not a life sentence. It is a reversible metabolic condition triggered when your body stores more fat than it can handle. That threshold is different for everyone—and it’s influenced by your genetics. But once you reduce your fat stores below that threshold, your body can heal.
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be consistent.
You don’t need to be lucky. You just need to believe.
If you’ve struggled with T2D, I want you to know: There is hope. There is proof. And there is a path forward that doesn’t rely solely on medication.
I’ve reversed my diabetes more than once. Now, I understand the science, the strategy, and the power of mindset. This time, it’s for good.
And if I can do it, so can you.