MYTHS ABOUT DIABETES?

TRUE OR FALSE:

» Eating too much sugar causes diabetes

FALSE:

1. In patients with type 1 diabetes, it’s because their bodies can’t make insulin anymore. It has nothing to do with eating too much sugar.

2. In patients with type 2 diabetes there might be a connection because eating too much sugar (or foods with sugar, like toffees or soft drink) can cause weight gain, and weight gain can lead to type 2 diabetes.

TRUE OR FALSE:

» People with diabetes should not exercise

FALSE:

Exercise is important for all patients regardless of their age - with or without diabetes.

Exercise has many benefits. It keeps one healthy and fit, and also helps them balance their blood Sugar.

TRUE OR FALSE:

» You can catch diabetes from another person

FALSE:

Diabetes is not contagious, as so you can’t catch it from someone who has it.

TRUE OR FALSE:

» Patients with diabetes can never eat sweets

FALSE:

Patients with diabetes can eat sweets – as part of a balanced, healthy diet.

Like everyone else, a person with diabetes shouldn’t eat too many sweets because they may cause damage to teeth and they don’t have many vitamins and minerals.