1.
Eating Too Much Sugar Causes Type 2 Diabetes
FACTS - Experts don't fully understand
what causes type 2 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, the body becomes resistant to
insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin. Healthy eating—limiting fat, sugar,
salt and cholesterol—is an important part of staying healthy for all adults.
{My view – Eat healthy with regular exercise}
2.
Only Overweight or Obese People Develop Type 2 Diabetes
FACTS - Certain risk factors make it
more likely for someone to develop type 2 diabetes. Being overweight or obese
is one of them. But being overweight or obese doesn't necessarily mean someone
will develop type 2 diabetes. That's because there are other risk factors. This
includes having a family history of the disease and being over age 40. {My view
– Eat healthy with regular exercise}
3.
Type 2 Diabetes Always Causes Symptoms
FACTS - The telltale symptoms of type
2 diabetes are increased urination, thirst and hunger. Other symptoms include
weight loss and fatigue; slow healing wounds and blurred vision typically occur
later in the disease. {My earlier post, “Urine
with Bubbles”, worth a read}
4.
Pre-diabetes Is Nothing to Worry About
FACTS - You either have diabetes or
you don't. Having pre-diabetes puts you at very high risk of developing type 2
diabetes. The good news is that you can do something about it. Research
suggests that you can cut your risk by 58% if you lose 7% of your body weight
and exercise moderately for 30 minutes a day, five days a week.
5.
Type 2 Diabetes Is Not As Serious As Type 1 Diabetes
FACTS - Left uncontrolled, both types
of diabetes can cause serious complications and even be deadly. Complications
include kidney disease, vision loss, neuropathy, amputations, heart attack, and
stroke. Fortunately, controlling and managing type 2 diabetes can help prevent
or delay these complications.
6.
People with Type 2 Diabetes Don't Need Insulin
FACTS - Many people manage type 2
diabetes with healthy eating, plenty of exercise, weight loss, and oral
medicines. As the disease progresses, most people eventually need insulin.
Starting insulin for type 2 diabetes does not mean you have failed to manage
your disease. It means your disease is changing. Experts recognized this when
they changed the name from "non-insulin dependent diabetes" to
"type 2 diabetes."
7.
Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Cured
FACTS - There is no cure for type 2
diabetes. The disease is controllable with lifestyle changes, oral medicines,
and insulin. In some cases, people have been able
to return their blood glucose levels to normal and stop their medicines.
Doctors refer to this as remission instead of cure because the risk of relapse
is very high. People have achieved remission through sustained weight
loss, healthy eating, and making physical activity part of their daily routine
8.
People with Type 2 Diabetes Can't Eat Sugar, Sweets or
Starches
FACTS - Glucose—or blood sugar—comes
from carbohydrates. Starches, fruits, sugar, alcohol, and even grains contain
carbohydrates or carbs. The key to eating carbs with type 2 diabetes is portion control. With proper portion control, no
foods should be off limits. {My view – Work with a Dietitian to derive a
“RIGHT” diet portion for you. Even
consume too much brown rice may spike your post meal glucose }
9.
People with Type 2 Diabetes Have to Eat a Special Diet
FACTS - Eating diabetic or dietetic
foods is not necessary. In fact, these foods may cause digestive problems and
they are expensive. Instead, people with type 2
diabetes should eat a healthy diet. This includes limiting fat, cholesterol and
salt. It also means eating fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, and whole grains. {My view - A friend with renal failure
admitted he has a high sodium diet resulting his systolic number at around 200}
10.
People with Type 2 Diabetes Can't Lead an Active Life
FACTS - Leading an active life is vital to controlling type 2 diabetes.
In fact, exercise can help your muscles take up and use glucose independent of
insulin. Exercise also increases insulin sensitivity so your cells can use
insulin better. People with type 2 diabetes should make exercise part of their
daily routine. {Too much fat will reduce the sensitivity of insulin. My
earlier post, “Neighborhoods
That Encourage Walking Reduce Obesity and Diabetes” worth a read}
For further
details, here is the Original
Article, courtesy of CNN Health.
