There is no cure for type 2 diabetes. However, it is possible for some people to reverse it through diet changes and weight loss which allows them to reach and hold normal blood sugar levels without the need for medication. This is not a cure. Even if your type 2 diabetes is in remission – meaning that your blood sugar levels are in a healthy range and you are not taking any medication for it – there is always a chance that symptoms might return. But studies have shown that weight loss and careful management of your diet can allow you to leave symptom free, especially if you have only been recently diagnosed and have not yet needed insulin to help you manage your diabetes.