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New research suggests that type 2 diabetes remission may be achievable for some people within just six months. In one study, 54% of participants reportedly achieved remission following a structured intervention aimed at improving blood sugar control. Diabetes remission means maintaining blood sugar levels below the diabetes threshold without glucose-lowering medication for a sustained period. While these findings are encouraging, remission does not necessarily mean a permanent cure. The findings highlight the potential for significant improvements in type 2 diabetes through targeted care and lifestyle changes.
Source
Dasgupta K, Boulé NG, Henson JJ, Redman EL, Chan D, McCarthy M, Rosa D, Arsenyadis F, Chevalier S, Rees JL, Lim J, Rowlands AV, Hadjiconstantinou M, da Costa D, Gregg EW, Cowley AC, Friedrich MGW, Prado CM, Sherman MH, Davies MJ, Rahme E, Khunti KK, Yeung RO, McCann GP, Thompson R, Yates T, et al. Low energy diet plus supervised exercise vs. usual care alone in people with early-onset type 2 diabetes (RESET for Remission): a randomised, open-label, blinded-endpoint efficacy trial. The Lancet Regional Health - Americas. 2026;12:101664. DOI: 10.1016/j.lana.2026.101664.
Additional Reading
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261029072129.htm
https://www.mensfitness.com/news/early-type-2-diabetes-remission-trial