Can diabetes be cured? Of course it can!! Let's check the facts
Can diabetes be cured? Yes it can!! Let's check the facts
What is diabetes?
Diabetes or also called diabetes mellitus, is a chronic disease because the body is unable to produce enough insulin to carry blood sugar to cells to be used as an energy source. Excess sugar in the bloodstream will damage the walls of the blood vessels and the organs it reaches. Diabetes is broadly divided into 2 types, namely Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes appears at an early age due to genetic factors. While type 2 diabetes appears in adolescence to adulthood, both due to genetic factors and poor lifestyle factors such as frequent consumption of high-sugar foods and drinks, rarely physical activity, obesity.
Can diabetes be cured?
Chronic diseases such as diabetes are diseases that cannot be cured. However, currently known as diabetes remission, which is a condition where the target blood sugar and HbA1c values are achieved in the last 3-6 months without using oral or injection anti-diabetic drugs. This is a new hope for patients with diabetes to achieve a better quality of life.
How to achieve a remission condition of diabetes?
To achieve a remission condition of diabetes, of course, a careful evaluation by an Internal Medicine Specialist is needed, as well as the patient's sincerity in maintaining a good diet and sufficient physical activity. Good interaction and coordination between doctors and patients will optimize the condition of diabetes remission achieved.
After diabetes remission is achieved, can diabetes recur/reappear?
Of course, after a remission condition of diabetes is achieved, patients must still maintain a diet and sufficient physical activity, as well as regular evaluation of blood sugar and HbA1c values in coordination with an Internal Medicine Specialist at Hermina Hospital. So that the remission condition can be maintained for a long period of time.
Immediately consult yourself with an Internal Medicine Specialist at Hermina Hospital, in order to achieve diabetes remission, for a better life.
References:
Holst JJ, Madsbad S. What is Diabetes Remission? Diabetes Ther. 2021 Mar;12(3):641-646. doi: 10.1007/s13300-021-01032-y. Epub 2021 Feb 20. PMID: 33609265; PMCID: PMC7947138.
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