Category Two The Myths of Diabetes
The Myths of Diabetes |
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| Written by Webmaster | |
| Wednesday, 18 June 2008 | |
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#1 – Diabetes is contagious Diabetes is not contagious. While the exact cause of diabetes is not known, it is concluded by scientists and doctors that it is not contagious. It is nothing like a virus or a cold.
#2 – People with diabetes have to eat bland foods only Although some of your eating patterns may have to be altered once you develop diabetes, like taking sweets in moderation, nothing differs from those who do not suffer from the disease. Eating healthy is key to your health and certain rules should be followed no matter what. You should eat whole grains and organic foods as much as possible, while paying close attention to your fat and sugar intake. This is the same for all humans, not just those with type I or type II diabetes. If you incorporate exercise into your life and you do have diabetes, you are just freeing yourself up to eat a piece of chocolate like everyone else that does not have diabetes.
#3 – Eating sugar causes diabetes Diabetes is a result of many different lifestyle factors, not from eating too much sugar. If you eat way more sugar than the normal person should, you could end developing diabetes, but that would just be a contributing factor, not the sole cause. Your overall diet and level of physical activity are really key to whether or not you will develop diabetes, along with genetics.
#4 – If you have diabetes you are more apt to get viruses and illnesses Diabetes is in no way connected to viruses and illnesses. While you may be more at risk for infections, your immune system is otherwise not affected and you could maintain a generally healthy immune system to ward off anything that may come your way.
#5 – People with diabetes are overweight Having diabetes does not cause you to gain weight or to become obese. Higher levels of insulin does not cause that. If you are already overweight, though, diabetes can strike as it is usually found in people who are overweight. Again, controlling your health with a healthy eating plan and daily exercise can prevent diabetes. If you are a ‘skinny’ person and develop diabetes, it does not mean that you’re going to struggle with your weight the rest of your life.
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