Remission (is) Possible!
Many people living with type 2 diabetes can put their disease into remission by changing what they eat. Want to try?
This free site can help you understand the science and strategies behind putting type 2 diabetes into remission.
You will not be asked to buy anything! Instead, you will find a wealth of scientific insights, practical steps for what to do, help to understand and overcome struggles, and inspiring success stories to motivate you and help you chart your own course.
This site is a collaboration between two Canadian non-profit organizations, the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition (IPTN) and the Institute for Health System Transformation and Sustainability (IHSTS). Our combined goal is to help more individuals, families and health providers know that Remission is Possible and give you the skills and knowledge to try for remission, too.
Chris, 25, Vancouver
in type 2 diabetes remission for 8 years
"I consider my diagnosis of type 2 diabetes to be a blessing in disguise. My diagnosis motivated me to make lifestyle changes that put my diabetes in remission. Although my life isn't the same as before, I am a happier and healthier person."
Quick Start Guide
What to Eat and Avoid
Explore our guides, food swaps, meal tips, shopping list, and simple recipes.
Your path to remission starts here. Follow these five easy steps to get informed, empowered, and ready to take action. Whether you're just starting out or looking for extra support, this website provides you the tools to move forward with confidence.
Want A simple Course to Learn About Type 2 Diabetes Remission?
Sign up for our free, 12-part email course designed to guide you on your path towards type 2 diabetes remission. Backed by science and delivered with compassion, this short, step-by-step series offers practical, easy-to-follow advice on food, lifestyle, and mindset. Every other day for three weeks, a short, educational and actionable email will come to your inbox with topics like how to safely adjust your eating habits, understand the root causes of insulin resistance, and build a sustainable plan that is personal to you.
Changing the Conversation about Type-2 Diabetes
Why did we create this site? It's simple. We want to change the conversation around type 2 diabetes. Every day in Canada around 550 people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a disease that significantly increases their risk of heart attack and stroke and is the leading cause of blindness, limb amputation, and chronic kidney disease. Research shows that, with the right timing, information, and support, up to 77% of people with type 2 diabetes may be able to achieve remission by changing what they eat. However, under the current standard of care, only about 2% of people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission. This website seeks to change that status quo by helping people with type 2 diabetes and their health providers understand how and why type 2 diabetes remission IS possible.
It is never too late to improve your blood glucose or even try to put your diabetes into remission. Click on the video of JJ, above. He put his type 2 diabetes into remission 20 years after first receiving the diagnosis. He received help from his local pharmacist. But your doctor or nurse practitioner can also help. If you are not on any medication, you can safely change what you eat without medical support.
Are You a Healthcare Provider?
If you want to learn more about the science and application of food-based approaches to achieve remission in type 2 diabetes, our references and resources are a good place to start.
The IPTN also offers a 6-hour online course, Foundations in Therapeutic Nutrition, that has been accredited for 6 MainPro + Credits by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.