The statement that you cannot 'cure' T2 diabetes with weight loss is semantic sleight of hand. You can absolutely regain normal glycemic control by weight loss

The statement that you cannot 'cure' T2 diabetes with weight loss is semantic sleight of hand. You can absolutely regain normal glycemic control by weight loss and exercise. People diagnosed with T2 diabetes who lose weight and re-gain it will lose control of their blood glucose with the regained weight. For semantic reasons, this is called remission, not 'curative'. Note this is also seen in people who lose weight via gastric bypass. Note this does not apply to T1 or mixed T1, T2 diabetics.