Thread: Myths About Diabetes

There are a lot of myths about diabetes and people are sometimes have misconceptions about this disease. Here are some of the myths and facts to help people know the truth about diabetes.

Myth # 1: Diabetes is not a serious disease.
Fact: More people die from diabetes in a year than from heat attack, stroke or breast cancer

Myth # 2: Overweight people are at risk in developing type 2 diabetes
Fact: Most overweight people never developed type 2 diabetes and many people who have them are of normal or only moderately overweight.

Myth # 3: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes
Fact: Not True. Diabetes are most causes by genetic and lifestyle factors so if you have a family history of diabetes, it is wise to start having a healthy meal plan and avoid foods that are high in fat, sodium, and sugar.

Myth # 4: Diabetics are not allowed to eat sweet and chocolates.
Fact: Diabetic can still eat sweet and chocolates as long as it is in moderation. They can include them on their meal plan and combined with exercise.

Myth #5: Diabetes are contagious
Fact: No, diabetes is not contagious. It is developed due to genetic and lifestyle factors and it can't be contracted by someone else.

For myth #2, overweight people are at risk in developing diabetes but it's not always the case. There are other factors involved, as explained in myth #3. Diabetics could use low calorie sweeters as substitute to sugar since low calorie sweeters do not raise blood glocuse levels

#4 I think is the most common misconception. I have a friend who absolutely refuses to eat sweets since he's afraid that his diabetes may worsen