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How to go into remission

All the evidence we have suggests that the key to putting type 2 diabetes into remission is weight loss. 

There's no guarantee your diabetes will go into remission but the only way to know if it's possible for you is to try it. Explore some of the approaches for type 2 remission below.

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The remission weight loss programme

A tried and tested low-calorie weight management programme to put type 2 into remission.
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Diets for type 2 diabetes remission

The different diets you might have heard of and how they can help you lose weight for remission.
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Exercise for type 2 remission

Find out what role exercise can play in type 2 remission.
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Bariatric surgery and type 2 remission

How bariatric surgery can help put your diabetes into remission.
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Weight-loss drugs and supplements

What role weight-loss drugs or supplements can play in weight loss for type 2 remission.
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Remission for people of a healthy weight

Type 2 remission advice is different if you aren't living with overweight or obesity. Find out more.
Next Review Date
Content last reviewed
29 January 2024
Next review due
29 January 2027
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