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Considering all the factors involved with
diabetes, there's plenty of room for misinformation. according to the experts at
ChangeOneDiet.com,
here are some of the more persistent
misconceptions:
MYTH: If you develop diabetes, you can
never eat sugar again.
TRUTH: People with diabetes can eat
sweets, but sugary treats must be part of a careful meal plan (as they should be
for people without diabetes).
MYTH: I have just a touch of diabetes.
TRUTH: Either you have diabetes or you
don't. Even if your type 2 case doesn't require insulin injections (type 1
always does), it still demands medical attention and careful lifestyle choices,
according to
ChangeOneDiet.com.
MYTH: I feel fine, so my blood sugar's
fine.
TRUTH: High or low blood sugar doesn't
always produce symptoms. Regular monitoring is the only way to know for sure
where you stand.
MYTH: I'm a pro at self-management;
check-ups are just a waste of my time.
TRUTH: Your treatment program is never
a done deal. Thanks to ongoing research, the medical community is constantly
learning more about this complex condition and how best to deal with it, says
ChangeOneDiet.com. So it's
important to continue your regular doctor visits.
MYTH: If I don't need insulin or drugs,
my diabetes isn't serious.
TRUTH: Diabetes is always serious. Even
if diet and exercise keep your blood sugar in check, your cells are still
insulin resistant and your condition could get worse if you don't control it.
For more diabetes tips and mouth-watering
recipes and meals, visit
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