Here are the Myths you want to know about Diabetes
Here are the Myths you want to know about Diabetes
India is termed as the world's 'Diabetes Capital’ and that too not without reason.Diabetes is a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood.
According to World Health Organisation (WHO), 31.7 million people in India are suffering from Diabetes.
The biggest hindrance about the diabetes is lack of knowledge of the disease. The experts at Capitol Hospital will tell about some common misconceptions about diabetes and its actual facts.
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Myth: Diabetes is caused due to eating sugar
Fact: It is one of the most common advice that one hear from every person. However, the fact is that there are two types of Diabetes - Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 Diabetes is a disease in which the immune system attacks insulin-producing beta cells whereas Type 2 diabetes is caused by the body’s inability to use the insulin it produces and progresses so that less insulin is produced over time. Eating sugar doesn’t cause either type, though a high calories intake can contribute to weight gain which can lead to developing type 2 Diabetes.
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Myth: Diabetes can be cured by medicines.
Fact: Diabetes is a progressive disease and it can only be controlled with help of proper medicines, exercise and healthy diet.
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Myth: Eating bitter substances reduces the blood sugar levels.
Fact: The reality is that bitter substances have minimum effect on blood sugar (BS) levels whereas consuming excessive bitter substances can cause severe gastritis and can also lead to stomach problems.
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Myth: Being overweight cause’s diabetes
Fact: Being overweight is a risk factor for developing diabetes, but other risk factors such as physical activity, Family history, ethnicity and age also play a vital role. People think that weight is the only risk factor for type 2 diabetes whereas many people with type 2 diabetes are at a normal weight.
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