For years, the conventional approach to type 2 diabetes has been to manage it with medication. But what if we've been looking at it all wrong? What if there's a way to actually reverse this condition, potentially eliminating the need for drugs altogether? In this groundbreaking episode, we're joined by Professor Mike Lean, a world-renowned expert in the field of nutrition and diabetes. His research has uncovered a paradigm-shifting approach to treating type 2 diabetes that could transform lives. Imagine being free from the burden of diabetes, no longer reliant on medications and their potential side effects. Professor Lean's findings offer a glimpse into a future where type 2 diabetes could be a reversible condition, empowering you to take control of your health. Join us as we delve into the game-changing discoveries that have earned Professor Lean and his colleague, Professor Roy Taylor, the prestigious 2024 Rank Prize for Nutrition. Prepare to have your assumptions challenged and your mind opened to a new way of approaching this widespread condition. Discussed on the episode:The surprising link between body fat distribution and type 2 diabetesThe groundbreaking DiRECT study that turned conventional wisdom on its headHow losing a specific amount of weight can put type 2 diabetes into remissionWhy pre-diabetes should be taken just as seriously as full-blown diabetesThe role of diet, exercise, and medication in reversing and preventing type 2 diabetesProfessor Lean's confidence in changing the global approach to type 2 diabetes management Resources Mentioned:The DiRECT study: https://www.directclinicaltrial.org.uk/Counterweight program: https://www.counterweight.org/ Connect with Professor Mike Lean on X here: https://x.com/MEJLean