Get Rid Of Diabetes Naturally With Diet?

by Naveed




Quick Answer
A glucose level around 270 mg/dL is too high and should not be accepted as a personal “normal range.” Diet, physical activity, weight management and sleep can improve type 2 diabetes, and some people achieve remission after substantial, sustained weight loss. Remission is not a permanent cure, and food or herbs should not replace prescribed medicine. Repeated readings near 270 mg/dL require a prompt treatment review, especially when accompanied by thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, nausea or dehydration.



QUESTION

Submitted by Naveed


I have had type 2 diabetes for about one year. My blood sugar is usually around 270 mg/dL, although I was told that my normal range is 120–180 mg/dL.


Can I get rid of diabetes naturally, and what type of diet should I follow?




Answer by Dr. Albana Greca, MD, MMedSc



Hi Naveed,



A glucose level around 270 mg/dL is significantly above the usual treatment target and needs medical review. It is not a safe personal normal range. One high reading may occur, but repeated readings at this level increase the risk of dehydration and acute diabetes complications.



Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Cured Naturally?



There is no proven natural cure that permanently removes type 2 diabetes. However, some people can achieve remission, meaning glucose remains below the diabetes threshold for a period without glucose-lowering medicine.



Remission is most likely after substantial and sustained weight loss, particularly earlier in the course of type 2 diabetes. It does not mean diabetes can never return, so monitoring and follow-up remain necessary. Our guide to what really helps diabetes naturally and what claims to avoid explains this distinction.




Do not stop medicine while trying to improve your diet. Glucose may fall as your habits change, but medicine should be reduced only after your clinician reviews repeated readings and the risk of hypoglycemia.


Why a Reading of 270 Needs Attention



For many nonpregnant adults with diabetes, common goals are 80–130 mg/dL before meals and below 180 mg/dL one to two hours after the start of a meal. Personal targets vary, but 270 mg/dL is above either general target.



Arrange a prompt appointment to review HbA1c, glucose patterns, medicines and kidney function. The warning ranges are explained in our guide to dangerous blood sugar levels and emergency symptoms.




Seek urgent medical care for repeated vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid or deep breathing, fruity-smelling breath, marked dehydration, confusion, severe drowsiness or positive ketones. Do not exercise when ketones are present.


What Type of Diet Should You Follow?



There is no single diet that fits everyone. A practical starting point is the diabetes plate method described in our best diabetes diet and meal-planning guide:




  • Half the plate: non-starchy vegetables such as leafy greens, cabbage, cauliflower, peppers, tomatoes or green beans;

  • One quarter: protein such as fish, eggs, chicken, beans, lentils, tofu or plain yogurt;

  • One quarter: a measured carbohydrate portion such as whole grains, beans, rice, roti, potato or fruit;

  • Drink: water or an unsweetened beverage.



Reduce sugary drinks, sweets, large portions of white rice or bread, refined snacks and heavily processed foods. Whole fruit can fit in measured portions, but fruit juice raises glucose quickly and is easy to overconsume.



What About Exercise?



Regular activity improves insulin sensitivity, but you do not need to begin by running for an hour once or twice daily. Start gradually with safe, sustainable activity and work toward about 150 minutes per week. Because your glucose is around 270 mg/dL, ask whether ketone testing or treatment adjustment is needed before vigorous exercise.



Should You Use Cinnamon, Bitter Melon or Gymnema?



These products have not been proven to cure type 2 diabetes or provide predictable glucose control. Do not use them instead of a proper treatment review.



What Should Be Checked Now?




  • HbA1c and a structured glucose record;

  • the names, doses and timing of all medicines;

  • kidney function and urine albumin;

  • blood pressure, cholesterol and weight;

  • eye and foot examinations.



Long-term control usually combines nutrition, activity, weight management when needed, monitoring and evidence-based medicine. Our article on building a complete diabetes-control plan explains how these parts work together.



My Advice



Please arrange a prompt appointment because glucose around 270 mg/dL is not adequately controlled. Continue prescribed treatment, begin a balanced portion-controlled eating plan and choose gradual activity after checking that it is safe.



Remission may be possible for some people with type 2 diabetes, especially after substantial sustained weight loss, but the immediate goal is to lower your current glucose safely and prevent complications.



Hope this helps.



Dr. Albana Greca



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Educational only — not personal medical advice. Persistent glucose around 270 mg/dL requires professional assessment. Diet and activity can support control, but they should not replace prescribed treatment or urgent care when warning symptoms are present.


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