Can Diabetes be Reversed?
34.2 Million Americans
The prevalence of diabetes is rising in the United States and world wide, a major public concern. There is an urgent need to curb this rapidly rising incidence.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes Mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders in which either the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to regulate blood glucose, or the body cannot use insulin effectively. This results in hyperglycemia. Chronic hyperglycemia leads to damage, dysfunction, and failure of various organs, especially the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. Diabetes is diagnosed when the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is 6.5% (48mmol/mol) or higher, and 5.7-6.4% (39-46mmol/mol) is considered pre-diabetes.
Diabetes mellitus is a global health problem with a worldwide prevalence of 8.8% and is associated with multiple comorbidities and high healthcare costs. The Center of Disease Control reports that 10.5% of the US population have diabetes and 34.5% pre-diabetes. Many of those with diabetes are underdiagnosed. (26.9 million people diagnosed and 7.3 million un or underdiagnosed.)
Of the different types of diabetes categorized, the most common is type 2, in which the body produces insufficient insulin or cannot use it effectively. The focus of this condition is lifestyle-driven, and its causes are largely modifiable, particularly with diet.
Diet as a lifestyle factor plays an important role in treating diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends an individualized medical nutrition therapy for glycemic and lipid management.
Can Diabetes be Reversed?
Lifestyle Medicine and Behavioral Therapy are the foundation of Diabetes and Obesity treatment. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends intensive, multicomponent behavioral intervention for all individuals with obesity.
LightenUP has helped thousands of patients manage and even reverse their Diabetes through all natural Lifestyle Medicine and Behavioral Therapy. What we have found is most people just need a little help and guidance.Because of all the confusing information without actual steps to take, most people suffering with Diabetes continue to be lost on how to actually lose weight and what they should be eating if they have been diagnosed with Diabetes.
