Diabetes Myths Busted

1. You Can Catch Diabetes
Contrary to popular belief, diabetes is not infectious. It may be an inherited trait but it certainly is not communicable.

2. Diabetes is Curable
It is a misconception that diabetes can be cured. Many diabetics stop taking meds once their blood sugar is in control. Though there is no permanent cure, medicines and prescribed lifestyle changes can keep the disease in check.

3. It Is in the Genes
Genes play an important role in the diagnosis of diabetes, but they are not the only factor involved. If a person keeps weight under control and eats right, there is every chance he may not contract the disease even if his parents are diabetic.

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4. Too Much Sugar Causes Diabetes
Non-diabetics think eating sugar makes them vulnerable to the medical condition, which is untrue. Consuming a lot of sugar means greater calorie intake which can lead to obesity, a condition that predisposes a person to diabetes.

5. Drinking Water
The belief that by drinking water a person can flush out the extra sugar in the blood and cure diabetes is totally baseless.

6. Insulin Pills
Insulin is a protein and cannot be taken orally. It must be given by injection or insulin pump through the skin.

7. Borderline Diabetes
“I just have a touch of sugar in me,” some would say. There is no such thing as borderline in diabetes. If you have diabetes, you have diabetes. The disease must be taken seriously.