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"T2D as a condition that can easily be controlled or reversed [...] Whilst we all know this as fact, [...]" So what then did you mean by that statement? Given that other posters seemed to interpret the 'this' to mean the first statement, it was a fair interpretation. If you meant something else...

"We have in the past here on the forum pondered why no mention has been made for the reasons that some people do not do well on ND type approaches. Surely finding out why this happens must be pertinent to the research?" Which is precisely what a well-designed scientific study would seek to find...

"just correlation" Literally with 'causation', the fundamental basis of scientific research, especially within medical research. Pretty much any paper looking to improve patient outcomes will start with a hypothesis based on some kind of correlation between an independent and dependent variable...

It's certainly not a fact that T2D can be easily controlled or reversed. It's precisely to answer this question why studies such as the Direct Remission Clinical Trial are carried out. Roy Taylor's research into how a VLC can put T2D into remission for some patients is very promising. But bear...

5.7% is basically the high-end of normal. But what is the key here is whether this is part of an upward trend (which is likely). So if you were 5.3%, 2 or 3 years ago then it will continue this upward trajectory. At this point, you should be checking every 6 months max. The better news is that...

Statements have a clear context: "I was borderline, and these are the changes I made. Lost: 15kg (>2 stone) in 2 months. Cycled last year: 2,000 miles; 150,000ft elevation (5 x Everest). I'm fairly careful what I eat, but not overly so now, and have an A1c of 5.3% (34.4)" was clearly...

which I'd already corrected. But thanks anyway.

Sorry, but saying 'not progressive at all' is a far more inexact statement.

This is one area of research (Roy Taylor), but the causes of beta cell dysfunction are complex, and not fully understood. But it's well understood that losing weight helps insulin resistance, so if it does turn out that it also improves beta-cell function that's a double benefit.

OK. 'is generally progressive' would be a more exact statement. And, of course, this progression can be halted or slowed or even reversed somewhat with lifestyle changes.

Unfortunately, no. This is the case with the early stages of insulin resistance, and to a lesser degree in pre-diabetics, but by the time you have been diagnosed with diabetes your beta cells likely have substantial dysfunction. (See the diagram above). This is why T2D is progressive. Insulin...

This is not the scientific consensus. Generally, by the time diabetes is diagnoses there is anywhere between 40% and 70% beta cell dysfunction whereas the insulin resistance has already reached a maximum. The natural history of Type 2 Diabetes follows a course where insulin resistance...