When it comes to diabetes there has been one subject that has been getting a lot of attention lately: diabetes reversal. Now, while there is no known cure for the disease there are many out there that believe through diet and proper exercise you can, in essence, reverse the disease.

Since diabetes reversal doesn't rely on drugs or medications for its success there are still many out there, mainly pharmaceutical companies, which believe that the only way to successfully manage this disease is through insulin. In fact, only about 20% of universities even discuss how nutrition plays in the progression of diseases. Yet, the little known fact is that many people who have suffered for years are beginning to cure themselves without medication.

While it's not an overnight cure, it is a proven method and I will show you several ways you can reverse your diabetes.

If you are reading this you are undoubtedly aware that the number of people being diagnosed with diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions. In the US nearly 1 in 10 people have been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The numbers are staggering and based on many factors, poor diet and lack of exercise among the chief culprits.

Yet, the amazing thing about our bodies is that, in most cases, it is able to heal itself. Diabetes reversal is based on the idea that if you change to a healthier lifestyle, which includes a proper diet and exercise, you will be able to wean yourself off insulin and eventually beat this disease.

Here are some ways you can immediately begin to change your life and, within a matter of weeks, see some amazing results:

* Water is our body's principal chemical component, making up, on average, 60 percent of our body weight. Every system in our body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs and carries nutrients to our cells. Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired. A good rule to follow when wondering how much water you should drink is the 8 x 8 rule ... 8 glasses at 8 ounces, or about 1.9 liters every day.

* Change your diet immediately; eliminate sugars and carbohydrates which carry sugars.

* Eat plenty of foods that are high in proteins (meats, dairy, nuts, seafood and soy ) as they are responsible for cell repair. Diabetes destroys cells and if you repair your cells they should begin to accept insulin again. A diet high in protein is good for you but even better if you are battling diabetes.

* Exercising is vital not only to get into shape but because it helps create healthier cells that are not prone to diabetes. Since our body generates nearly 10 million new cells per second, throughout all areas, healthier cells can be the effect of a healthier lifestyle.

* Another vital element in diabetes reversal is the presence of vegetables in our life. They are not only low in carbohydrates and high in fiber they are also loaded with minerals and vitamins which are essential to the creation of healthy cells.

As I mentioned early, diabetes reversal doesn't occur over night; however, if you diligently follow the suggestions above you will see a dramatic change in the amount of insulin you will be taking. If you are not on insulin but managing your diabetes through diet you should see amazing results with these suggestions.