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Yes. But, before I go further, with those numbers, I have doubt your doctor will even afford you the "no meds" option...It's just too risky, imo...No meds are usually reserved for people in my category: "borderline" T2Ds (A1C between 7.0 and 6.0)


I applaud you for attempting to control your diabetes thru lifestyle changes. For you, just a 20 pound weight loss can have a big impact on your fasting numbers. So, maybe narrow your focus: set 5 pound goals and work, closely, with your physician.

As you may already be aware, regular daily exercise is absolutely essential. Personally, I exercise a total of one hour a day but I do two, 30 minute walks, specifically, because it stabilizes and affords me greater control. Plus, I feel much better after a walk.

Another key to meeting this challenge is diabetes education. Its been my experience that people who have successfully "reversed" their diabetes are very knowledgeable about diet and exercise, the importance of sleep, controlling stress and water consumption, etc. They essentially became expert i T2D. This is why its helpful to visit diabetes forums & chat boards so to ask questions and gather as much information as possible.

Reversing diabetes is quite doable but you need to be diligent, disciplined and committed. It's a disease that can respond unpredictably from stress, colds, strange ingredients, so you really need to know what the hell you're doing. In other words, only serious minded people, allowed. If that sounds like you, then, I highly recommend this option. Like I said, your doctor will be watching and if you show him real improvement, he'll be your biggest cheerleader.

PS: Thoroughly review your blood exams with your doctor and address all areas of concern/deficiency...especially, anemia, lipid profile, hypertension. Ask to consult with a registered dietician and trainer to help you get started, safely. And, lastly, use that glucometer and test, test, test, test, test. You do that and you'll find you have little to fear.

Good Luck!