Diabetes - 13 Myths Debunked!

#1 MYTH:People with diabetes need to follow a special diet.

FACT: Diabetes benefits from the same healthy diet that everyone, in general, should follow.

#2 MYTH: Diabetes is not any serious issues.

FACT: Diabetes causes more deaths a year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Having diabetes nearly doubles your chances of having a heart attack. The GOOD NEWS is that good diabetes control can reduce your risks for diabetes complications.

#3 MYTH: Diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.

FACT: Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetics and unknown factors that trigger its onset; type 2 is caused by genetics and lifestyle factors. Being overweight increase your risk for developing type 2, and a diet high in calories from any sources contributes to weight gain.

#4 MYTH: People with type 1 diabetes can't participate in sports.

FACT: They can be tennis players, mountain climbers, weight lifters, basketball stars, crickerters- the sky's the limit.

#5 MYTH: Women with diabetes should not get pregnant.

FACT: Women who manage their diabetes well can have a normal pregnancy and give birth to a healthy baby.

#6 MYTH: Some people can have ''little'' diabetes or '' just'' a touch of diabetes.

FACT: There is no such thing. Everyone who has diabetesruns the risk of serious complications.

#7 MYTH: You have to lose lots of weight to improve diabetes.

FACT: You're eligible to donate blood as long as your diabetes is well-controlled and other medical conditions are met.

#8 MYTH: Diabetes doesn't run in my family. So, i am safe.

FACT: Family history is only one of several risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

#9 MYTH: You'll know if you'll have diabetes by its symptoms.

FACT: Not always!! Type 2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed because it usually has FEWER OR NO SYMPTOMS when it first develops.

#10 MYTH: People with diabetes can't get tattoos.

FACT: It is considered safe as long as your diabetes is well-controlled and adequate hygienes maintained.

#11 MYTH: People with diabetes who need insulin are in serious trouble.

FACT: Type 2 diabetes is a progressive diseases, and most people with it eventually need insulin. By using insulin to keep their diabetes in good control, people with type 2 can often avoid complications

and lead a healthy life.

#12 MYTH: Fruits are healthy food for diabetes. Therefore, it is ok to eat as much of it as you wish.

FACT: Fruits are healthy! They contain fiber and lots of vitamins& minerals. But they also contain carbohydratyes. The amount, frequency and types of fruit to be monitored in diabetes.

#13 MYTH: People with diabetes can't eat sweets or chocolates.

FACT: If eaten as part of a healthy meal plan or combined with exercise, sweet and desserts can be eaten by people with diabetes. The key to sweets is to have a very small portion and save them for special occasions. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can ask a free question.