Can you ‘eat away’ type 2 diabetes? Bert (59) tells how he succeeded: “lost 10 kilos, lower cholesterol and no more diabetes” | Exclusively for subscribers

1.14 million Belgians have type 2 diabetes, and another 400,000 compatriots suffer from it without knowing it. 59-year-old Bert Maes was one of the ignorant: he testifies how, thanks to small adjustments to his diet, he no longer has diabetes, weighs ten kilos less and was able to lower his cholesterol. Nutrition scientist Christophe Matthys explains the relationship between diet and diabetes and shares simple tips to tackle it properly, just like Bert.