Interview: Can diabetes be reversed? Dr V Mohan’s ABCDEF mantra on Diabetes Day

Health By Chetana Belagere Nov 14, 2024 Read the article

As diabetes continues to affect millions globally, the possibility of reversing the condition and the newer challenges has became a topic of significant interest.

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Dr V Mohan, one of India’s leading diabetologists, speaks about challenges in managing and potentially reversing diabetes.

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"101 million people in India have diabetes, and an additional 136 million have pre-diabetes, totalling 237 million affected individuals. "

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I have an A, B, C, D, E, F mantra for diabetes reversal: A stands for A1C: If your A1C is not very high, reversal is possible. Normal A1C is 5.6. For diabetics, up to 7 is considered manageable. If it’s 8, reversal is still possible.

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B stands for body weight: If you are overweight or obese, losing weight increases the likelihood of remission. If your BMI is higher, weight loss can significantly help reverse diabetes.

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C stands for C-peptide: This indicates the amount of insulin your body secretes. If your C-peptide levels are good, meaning your body still produces insulin, the chances of reversal are higher.

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D stands for duration of diabetes: If the duration of diabetes is short—say, 2, 3, or 5 years—the chances of reversal are much higher.

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E stands for enthusiastic individual: A person needs to be highly motivated and enthusiastic to follow the required diet and lifestyle changes, not just for a few months but for life.

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F stands for follow-up: Regular follow-ups are crucial.

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