I guess I should have worded it differently, but it can be reversed in some cases. My lifetime goal will be to keep all numbers well below the levels with strict diet and exercise, taking no medication. Below is a good article.
Although there's no cure for type 2 diabetes, studies show it's possible for some people to reverse it. Through diet changes and weight loss, you may be able to reach and hold normal blood sugar levels without medication.
This doesn't mean you're completely cured. Type 2 diabetes is an ongoing disease. Even if you're in remission, which means you aren't taking medication and your blood sugar levels stay in a healthy range, there's always a chance that symptoms will return. But it's possible for some people to go years without trouble controlling their glucose and the health concerns that come with diabetes.
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/can-y...ype-2-diabetes