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Stories about what lifestyle can do: published medical studies and people who reversed their conditions through lifestyle. We add to this page step by step.

Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn study: peer coaching in type 2 diabetes

Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn study: peer coaching in type 2 diabetes

232 participants, no professional guidance — after one year −7.3 kg and a blood-sugar drop that surprises doctors.

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Study: KeerDiabetes2Om — 71% could stop insulin

Study: KeerDiabetes2Om — 71% could stop insulin

234 participants, a six-month group programme with limited guidance — after two years 28% use no diabetes medication at all.

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Stories from our partner Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn

Experiences from the community of the Dutch foundation Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn — people who changed their health through lifestyle.

Wim Tilburgs: why lifestyle works

Wim Tilburgs: why lifestyle works

Chair of Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn; reversed his type 2 diabetes and has inspired thousands since.

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Shuk Yi solved her chronic pain

Shuk Yi solved her chronic pain

Through citizen science and self-experimentation they got a grip on chronic pain.

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Erna swapped her mobility scooter for a bicycle

Erna swapped her mobility scooter for a bicycle

How lifestyle helped Erna become mobile again.

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Breaking type 2 diabetes with lifestyle as medicine

Breaking type 2 diabetes with lifestyle as medicine

With nutrition, exercise and community support, Lizette reversed her type 2 diabetes.

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Jolien has been on top of her MS for 23 years

Jolien has been on top of her MS for 23 years

There is hope after a shocking diagnosis — Jolien has kept her MS under control for 23 years.

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