5 Diabetes Myths and Facts that Everyone Should Be Aware of!

Every person on the internet today is in no way in shortage of all kinds of information. From healthcare to life tips, a bundle of information is just a click away.

In this blog, we will take you through the 5 biggest myths about diabetes and the actual facts, so that you leave with the right knowledge. 

A Brief about Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which the body fails to properly regulate the amount of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. Here diabetes is categorized mainly between two types- Diabetes Type 1 & Diabetes Type 2. 

Type 1 Diabetes is when the pancreas produces little or no insulin.Whereas, Type 2 Diabetes is when the body is unable to process sugar in the right way.

As of today, diabetes is on the rise worldwide and is a serious and lifelong disease. It can lead to other heart diseases, stroke, and lasting nerve, eye, and foot problems.

With much information already present on the internet about diabetes, there are multiple myths too. So let's debunk some fun facts about diabetes and clear the air on myths about the conditions.

Myth 1: - I won't ever have diabetes because no one else in my family has it!

Facts: - It is true that genetic factors can increase your risk of getting diabetes. In fact, family history is a risk factor for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

However, most of the time, many people with diabetes have no family members involved in it. The top reason you ever getting diabetes will be your lifestyle and the factors around your lifestyle. From the type of food that you mostly consume to the extent of you leading a stressful life. This all can become a reason for you having diabetes, without anyone in your lineage previously suffering from it. 

Myth 2: - Diabetes can be fully cured!

Facts: - Diabetes is a type of chronic disease that has no cure in full, however, the condition can be maintained to prevent further complications.

To date, medical experts have not been able to come up with a medicine that could potentially cure your diabetes completely. 

Myth 3: - I am not fat, so I'm not prone to diabetes!

Facts: - Yes, it is true that people who are fat have relatively more chances of developing this disease.

However, there are cases recorded where even fit people become prone as well suffer from diabetes. This is because though our bad lifestyle remains an important reason for us getting diabetes, many times our body functions badly or inappropriately leading us to suffer from diabetes.

Myth 4: - I am worried I'll get diabetes because I eat sugar too much!

Facts: - This myth is not completely true, however not completely false as well. Let us explain.

When we consume highly sugary food or drink, we should also know that high sugar also means high calories. What we end up doing is consuming high-calorie food with less to almost negligible nutrients. This in return leads to a surplus of calories and excessive weight gain.

And a leading cause of Type 2 Diabetes is obesity and excessive weight of the body. Therefore, believing that eating too much sugar can solely get you diabetes is not completely true. However, you must also keep a check on your body weight. 

Myth 5: - I can stop taking medicines because my blood sugar level is under control!

Facts: - Yes it's true to some extent that type 2 diabetic people control their sugar level through regular exercise, healthy diets, and medicines. 

However, diabetes is more of a progressive disease. Even with all the preventive measures you can to stay healthy, you may still need medicines to keep your blood sugar level within your limited range. 

These were some of the most common myths that we have come across in patients. We have experience in providing the right medical care to thousands of diabetic patients, and with this also the fear and misconceptions with which the patients come to consult. We surely would not want some myths and misconceptions about diabetes to hinder patients from taking the right care or precaution.

"Right knowledge leads to right understanding and right understanding should lead to right conduct."

So through a right understanding of the disease, one should follow the right advice which includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, taking the right medication when required, and regular follow-up with doctors as suggested, which will invariably lead to good health outcomes.

Through our series of blogs, we intend to educate readers about the complexities of diabetes and the right guidance that they should get. For a more personalized consultation, book a diabetes consultation with our Diabetic medical experts at KINS Diabetes Speciality Centre. 

Excerpts of information communicated in the blog has been extracted from Medline Plus site, a governmental owned website. 

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