Q. How can type 2 diabetes be cured?

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While there is currently no known cure for type 2 diabetes, the good news is that it can be managed and treated successfully. The key to treating type 2 diabetes lies in understanding how lifestyle changes, proper nutrition and regular physical activity can help stabilize blood sugar levels. Making simple dietary changes such as reducing the intake of processed foods, increasing consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, eating whole grains instead of refined carbohydrates, limiting alcohol intake and monitoring carbohydrate consumption can make a huge difference in managing type 2 diabetes. A healthy diet also helps in weight loss which has been proven to improve insulin resistance.

Regular exercise plays an integral role in controlling glucose levels by helping to move sugars from the bloodstream into cells where it’s needed for energy production. Low-intensity aerobic exercises such as walking or biking for 30 minutes per day can help with weight management and reduce risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes. Additionally longer duration activities like swimming or jogging are recommended at least three times a week to maintain good health even after achieving desired results.

Alternative therapies including yoga, tai chi and acupuncture have shown promising results when combined with conventional treatments such as medications prescribed by your doctor or physician dietitian/nutritionist professional advice on food/dietary modifications if needed. Taking care of psychological aspects like depression & stress might also contribute significantly towards successful treatment plan for better control over blood sugar level (HbA1c). Regular self-monitoring of blood glucose levels along with reading food labels while grocery shopping are essential steps that one must take while trying everyday improvements to stay healthy & happy!

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