What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes happens when your body can't properly use insulin, the hormone that helps move sugar (glucose) from your blood into your cells. When this happens, blood sugar builds up — and over time, it can damage your heart, nerves, kidneys, and eyes.
But here's the good news: You can reverse it. This is not a lifelong sentence. It's a sign your body is overloaded — and with the right changes, you can take control again.
Why You Got It: Insulin Resistance
Let's keep this simple. Every time you eat carbs or sugar, your body turns them into glucose and sends it into your bloodstream. Insulin acts like a key, unlocking your cells so the sugar can go in and be used for energy or stored for later.
But if you've been eating a high-carb diet for years — especially processed food, sugar, bread, and snacks — your cells get overwhelmed.
They're full. Just like when you've eaten too much and can't take another bite, your cells say: "No more, we're full!"
They stop responding to insulin. That's insulin resistance. So sugar stays in your blood. Your body tries to help by making even more insulin — but that just adds fuel to the fire.
Over time, this leads to:
- High blood sugar
- Fatty liver
- Belly fat
- High blood pressure
- High triglycerides
- Type 2 diabetes
This cluster of problems is called Metabolic Syndrome, and it means your body is out of balance — but you can bring it back.
The Fix: Heal Insulin Resistance, Not Just Blood Sugar
To reverse diabetes, you have to fix what caused it — not just lower blood sugar with pills. That means:
Cut Out Seed Oils (The Hidden Villain)
Most processed foods and restaurant meals are cooked in toxic oils like:
These increase inflammation and make insulin resistance worse.
Throw them out and switch to:
Switch to a Low-Carb Lifestyle
Carbs turn to sugar in your body. If your cells are already full, sugar has nowhere to go. Reducing carbs lets your cells rest and recover.
Eat more of:
- Meat, eggs, fish, and poultry
- Non-starchy veggies (broccoli, spinach, cauliflower)
- Healthy fats (see above)
Avoid:
- Bread, rice, cereal, pasta
- Sugar, soda, juice
- Chips, crackers, and baked goods
Stop Snacking All Day
Every snack causes an insulin spike. If you're constantly eating, your insulin never gets a break.
Try eating 2 to 3 meals a day with no snacks. Once you're fat-adapted, you may feel great with intermittent fasting.
Support Your Body With Magnesium and Vitamin K2
If you're taking vitamin D — which helps with blood sugar and immune health — it's important to also take:
- Magnesium (200–400 mg/day) to help activate vitamin D
- Vitamin K2 (MK-7 form, 90–180 mcg/day) to prevent calcium buildup in the arteries
Move, Sleep, and De-Stress
Exercise
Improves insulin sensitivity
Good sleep
Helps regulate hunger and blood sugar
Reducing stress
Lowers cortisol, which also raises blood sugar
Bottom Line
Type 2 diabetes is your body's way of saying: "I'm overloaded. I need a break."
By removing the things that caused the overload — sugar, seed oils, and constant eating — and replacing them with nourishing foods and habits, you give your body a chance to heal.
We Can Help You Reverse It
At FitZone Clinic, we specialize in helping patients reverse insulin resistance and take back control of their health. You don't need to do it alone.