Both my cardiologist and primary have told me to lose 30 lbs. If I do, I “could” be off my medications (well...I’ll still need the thorazine ;0]). Milkshakes and salads... its worth a shot.
Some people do reverse their T2 diabetes with calorie restriction alone, but there is the phenomena of the 'skinny type 2 diabetic' that has to be taken into consideration. Not all type 2's are fat. Calorie consumption alone is not responsible for type 2 diabetes.