Diabetes can be acquired from another Person: One has diabetes because his or her body could not produce insulin, and not because he or she acquired it from another person with it.



All Diabetics Require Insulin Shots: Type 1 diabetics usually do have to get injections of insulin because their body does not produce its own any longer. Type 2 diabetics only require injections if they have failed to follow the advice of their health care provider and eat healthier as well as exercise.

No Other Parts of The Body is affected by Diabetes except blood: Diabetes treatments are necessary otherwise all parts of the body may suffer from the complications diabetes may bring. The common complications of diabetes are heart-related ailments, kidney and nerve damages and many more. Blood diseases are just some of the complications this disease may bring.

Too Many Sweets Causes Diabetes: The consumption of sweets does not cause diabetes; however, if you are overweight because of excessive sweet consumption, then you are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The importance here lies in moderating the consumption of sweets.

Insulin is the Cause of Atherosclerosis and High Blood Pressure: Reports show that insulin may aggravate the condition but is not the cause of it.

Fruit is Healthy and can be Eaten in any Quantity: Fruits contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals which are healthy for a person. Fruit also contains carbohydrates which convert almost instantly into sugar, so fruit should be eaten in moderation.

Diabetics are not allowed to eat foods rich in Carbohydrates: As opposed to what many people believe that foods rich in carbohydrates such as potatoes, bread and pasta are bad for diabetic patients, these foods are actually good. It only boils down to taking things moderately.

Chocolates; big no for diabetics: Because chocolates are sweets, it is also believed that these are bad for diabetic patients. In contrary to this, it is okay for diabetic patients to eat chocolates as long as these are eaten moderately.

Diabetic Diet should be followed strictly: As long as diabetic patients eat and follow healthy diet such as meals low in sugar, low in fats and low in sodium, it is okay not to eat special diabetic foods. In addition to that, exercise must be done regularly.

Insulin can make a person fat: While it is true that insulin is a weight gain process, one can avoid gaining weight by practicing regular exercise and a healthy and balanced diet.

Diabetes only develops in adults: Anybody can have diabetes. Because diabetes may also be acquired by the type of lifestyle a person lives, even children may have this. Some of the factors that may cause diabetes to develop are foods and low level of mobility and these are present in kids as well. Many children nowadays are very much hooked up into playing video games and using computers and these activities do not require much mobility. Moreover, exposure to many unhealthy foods may also contribute to the development of diabetes in children.

Diabetics Are Likely to Get More Illnesses Than Others Without the Disease: Diabetics are encouraged to receive flu shots only because infections of any sort can raise blood sugar levels and that is unsafe for the diabetic patients.

The list of myths goes on and on, but you can plainly see that there are a wide variety of them. Some are silly while others are quite serious. Only by educating ourselves can these myths be put to rest once and for all.