Diet Alone Can Reverse Type2 DM! New Groundbreaking Consensus Statement From ACLM
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In this episode of the CardioSeeds podcast, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun, a Co-Chair of Cardiology MIG at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, reviews the new groundbreaking Consensus Statement From the American College of Lifestyle Medicine titled "Dietary Interventions to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Adults with a Goal of Remission".
Stats: 10.5% of adults in the US, with increasing prevalence in younger age groups and approximately 21% of those individuals with diabetes are undiagnosed. The total cost of diabetes per year currently is estimated to be $327 billion ($237 billion in direct costs and $90 billion in decreased productivity).
So, is this true? Diet ALONE can reverse my Type 2 DM? Who said? Do I need to see a specialist for that? How much weight do I need to lose? Do I need to exercise? Will this be covered by my insurance?
Find answers to these questions and more.
Please send your comments and questions for Dr. Chamoun to chamoun@cardioseeds.com, and the answers will be incorporated into the future podcast episodes.
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