Question: I have Type-2 diabetes and want to know if it can be reversed naturally. Do you have any advice?

Dr. Brownstein's Answer:

This type of diabetes is caused by a confluence of factors including obesity, inactivity, eating a poor diet, and nutritional deficiencies.

I often refer to Type-2 diabetes as a “lifestyle” illness because the great majority of patients suffering from it are struggling due to nothing more than poor lifestyle choices.

Eating a poor diet is the main reason we are seeing such a rise in Type-2 diabetes. The standard American diet contains way too much refined sugar, flour, salt, and oils, and not enough nutrient-dense food.

These refined foods lack basic nutrients and contain toxic byproducts from their manufacturing processes.

This combination of nutrient imbalances along with toxic overload is a perfect recipe for developing Type-2 diabetes.

How can you avoid or overcome diabetes? First, eat a healthy diet full of unrefined food. Avoid all sources of refined sugar and fructose as well as other refined products. Finally, daily exercise can help the insulin receptors restore their sensitivity.

My experience has clearly shown a holistic approach can help a person beat Type-2 diabetes. More information about a healthy diet can be found in my book, "The Guide to Healthy Eating."