Summary
Diabetes Australia’s Position Statement on Type 2 diabetes remission was jointly developed by a working group from representatives of the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS), the Australian Diabetes Educators Society, provides up-to-date, practical advice and information to people with diabetes and the community about possible remission of type 2 diabetes. It is not intended to be a scientific or fully detailed report for health professionals. People with type 2 diabetes who want to attempt diabetes remission need to do so in close consultation with their diabetes healthcare team, as intensive dietary and weight changes need careful management, monitoring and support. People who do not achieve or sustain remission should not feel that they have ‘failed’. The health benefits of weight loss and a reduction in HbA1c are significant even if remission does not occur, as these reduce the risk of developing diabetes-related complications and may lead to reducing or stopping glucose-lowering medications. 
Position Statement
Download the full version of the ‘Type 2 Diabetes Remission Position Statement ‘ – PDF (Posted: October, 2021)