Patient's question:
My grandfather was particularly fond of sweet foods when he was young. Every time he cooked, he would add a lot of sugar, and he almost couldn't be happy without sugar. In the past two years, my grandfather suddenly lost a lot of weight. After a thorough medical examination, it was discovered that his blood sugar was extremely high—he had type 2 diabetes. Can type 2 diabetes be completely cured on its own?Doctor's answer:
According to the current treatment capabilities, type 2 diabetes is still an incurable disease. However, in type 2 diabetes, the pathogenesis of insulin resistance can be improved through treatment, allowing patients to experience significant weight loss. Additionally, through active exercise, the level of insulin resistance can be significantly increased, potentially achieving the therapeutic effect of controlling blood sugar solely through lifestyle changes without the need for medication.